Prairie Dropseed Seeds, NW

Sporobolus heterolepis, commonly known as prairie dropseed, is a species of prairie grass native to the tallgrass and mixed grass prairies of central North America from Texas to southern Canada.Hardiness Zones: 3-9Native to: North American prairies, from Canada to TexasGrowth Habit: Forms dense, arching clumps with fine, hair-like leavesHeight: 2-3 feetSpread: 2-3 feetFoliage: Turns golden with orange hues in fall, fading to light bronze in winterBloom Time: Summer and fallFlower Color: Pale pink to brownFragrance: Blooms have a delightful coriander-like fragrance Sunlight: Prefers full sun, but can tolerate light shadeSoil: Thrives in well-drained, dry, rocky soil, but can tolerate clayWater: Drought-tolerant due to deep rootsUses: Can be used as a groundcover, in rock gardens, or to accent other perennialsOther: Attracts birds to seed heads in late summer and winterBenefits: Birds and deer resistant

Sporobolus heterolepis, commonly known as prairie dropseed, is a species of prairie grass native to the tallgrass and mixed grass prairies of central North America from Texas to southern Canada.Hardiness Zones: 3-9Native to: North American prairies, from Canada to TexasGrowth Habit: Forms dense, arching clumps with fine, hair-like leavesHeight: 2-3 feetSpread: 2-3 feetFoliage: Turns golden with orange hues in fall, fading to light bronze in winterBloom Time: Summer and fallFlower Color: Pale pink to brownFragrance: Blooms have a delightful coriander-like fragrance Sunlight: Prefers full sun, but can tolerate light shadeSoil: Thrives in well-drained, dry, rocky soil, but can tolerate clayWater: Drought-tolerant due to deep rootsUses: Can be used as a groundcover, in rock gardens, or to accent other perennialsOther: Attracts birds to seed heads in late summer and winterBenefits: Birds and deer resistant