
Prairie Dropseed - Sporobolus heterolepis | Prairie Nursery
Prairie Dropseed adds a touch of elegance to any planting. A burst of flowering panicles in tints of pink and brown float above the tufted base on slender stems in late summer. The bloom has a unique …
Prairie Dropseed | Illinois Grasses | Illinois Extension | UIUC
Prairie Dropseed, Sporobolus heterolepis, is a warm-season bunchgrass growing in tight rounded clumps. Its leaves are thin and tapering, and abundantly numerous per plant.
A Beginner's Guide to Prairie Dropseed - The Plant Native
Enter Prairie Dropseed, a true scene-stealer. In spring, it sprouts bright green blades. By summer, it stands two feet tall, crowned with airy, shimmering seed heads. Come fall, it turns golden bronze, …
Sporobolus heterolepis - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Sporobolus heterolepis, called prairie dropseed, is a clump-forming, warm season, perennial grass which typically occurs in prairies, glades, open ground and along railroads in parts of the central and …
How to Grow and Care for Prairie Dropseed - The Spruce
Jun 22, 2022 · Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) is a low-growing native perennial grass with year-round interest and fragrant flowers in the late summer.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Prairie Dropseed - Epic Gardening
Jan 8, 2024 · Prairie dropseed, Sporobolus heterolepis, is an ornamental grass native to central and eastern North America. It is a common plant in natural grasslands, prairies, and fields. It also makes …
Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie Dropseed) - Gardenia
The small mature seeds drop to the ground in the fall, hence its common name of ‘Dropseed’. Excellent choice for drought-prone gardens, this architectural grass is perfect for borders where it will easily …
Prairie dropseed, Sporobolus heterolepis – Wisconsin Horticulture
One of the showiest prairie grasses, prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) is frequently cultivated as an ornamental for its attractive fountain of fine textured, emerald-green leaves, delicate flower and …
Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie Dropseed, Prairie Drop Seed)
Prairie dropseed, is a native perennial clump-forming, warm-season, ornamental grass that forms dense tufts of sprawling leaves up to 2 feet high and 3 feet across. It is a prairie grass typically found in …
Prairie Dropseed, Sporobolus heterolepis, Monrovia Plant
Prairie Dropseed, A fine-textured grass for the landscape with tall, slender stalks that display airy, remarkably fragrant, light brown, late summer panicles.