Sporobolus heterolepis
Sporobolus heterolepis
22433B Sporobolus heterolepis B GS

Sporobolus heterolepis

Prairie Dropseed

Clumping warm season grass. One of the most versatile native plants for contemporary landscapes. Flowers and seed heads have a scent described as buttered popcorn. Prefers dry soils and is drought tolerant once established. Gold flowers at 3-4′

  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 24" – 36"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Brown
  • Bloom Time: August, September
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Rain Garden Sun
    • Salt Tolerant
    • Green Roof Semi Intensive
    • Fragrant Flower

  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies

  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant

  • Plant Habit

    • Rounded

  • Light Conditions

    • Sun

  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
    • Savanna

  • Flower Color

    • Brown

  • Flower Hue

    • Light

  • Flower Type

    • Panicle

  • Flower Height

    • 3' to 4'

  • Foliage Color

    • Green

  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine

  • Flower Form

    • Single

  • Flower Size

    • 1/4" or Less

  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained

  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March

  • Growth Rate

    • Slow

  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg

  • Divide

    • Every Five Years or Longer

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