PRAIRIE DROPSEED
SPOROBOLUS HETEROLEPSIS
Sporobolus Heterolepsis
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PRAIRIE DROPSEED
Sporobolus heterolepis, commonly known as Prairie Dropseed, is a premier native ornamental grass prized for its elegance, fine texture, and intoxicating fragrance. This slow-growing, long-lived perennial forms a magnificent, hair-like mound of arching, emerald-green foliage that reaches 3 to 4 feet tall. In late summer, airy flower panicles emerge on slender stems, rising well above the foliage to a height of 2 to 3 feet. These delicate plumes are famous for their unique, spicy scent - often described as a mix of coriander, popcorn, or toasted nuts - that fills the air on warm late-summer evenings.
As temperatures drop in fall, the fine-textured foliage transitions into a brilliant display of golden-orange and copper tones, eventually fading to a creamy light bronze for the winter. It maintains its tight, architectural "fountain" shape even under snow, providing exceptional structure and a reliable food source for songbirds throughout the colder months.
For the most prolific blooming and the strongest golden fall color, plant Prairie Dropseed in a location that receives full sun. It is a remarkably rugged and drought-tolerant grass that thrives in average to poor, well-drained soil; once established, it is highly resistant to heat, humidity, and even heavy clay.
con 2:
Nice Foliage. Full Pot. Native.
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| PLANT |
SIZE |
TYPE |
GALENA |
ADD'L |
DIG |
SOON |
| SPOROBOLUS HETEROLEPSIS | con 1 | | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SPOROBOLUS HETEROLEPSIS | con 2 | | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.
(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)
