Fine-textured mounds send up airy fragrant flower sprays that persist into winter.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Aug to Sep
- USDA Zones
- 3-9
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low - drought tolerant
- Mature Height
- 18-30"
- Bloom Colors
- Green
♣ Native Species✦ Low Maintenance❄ Winter Interest〰 Ground Cover
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About This Name
Sporobolus heterolepis is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Prairie Dropseed unambiguously. The genus Sporobolus places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Prairie Dropseed, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Sporobolus heterolepis will give you the most precise results.