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Sporobolus heterolepis 'Tara'

Dwarf Prairie Dropseed

Dwarf form of Prairie Dropseed. Gold flowers at 3′ stand more upright than the species.

  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 8" – 12"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Gold
  • Bloom Time: August, September, October
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 7
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  • Plant Characteristics - Sporobolus heterolepis 'Tara'

  • Attributes

    • Container
    • Rain Garden Sun
    • Salt Tolerant
    • Green Roof Semi Intensive
    • Fragrant Flower
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Butterflies
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
    • Savanna
  • Flower Color

    • Gold
  • Flower Hue

    • Medium
  • Flower Type

    • Panicle
  • Flower Height

    • 24" to 36"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine
  • Flower Size

    • 1/4" or Less
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • North America
  • Divide

    • Every Five Years or Longer

Possible Substitutions for Sporobolus heterolepis 'Tara'

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Matching Attributes
  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Plant Habit: Upright
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Matching Attributes
  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Plant Habit: Upright

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Phone: (847) 742-1790
Fax: (847) 742-2655
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Street Address

6N800 IL-25
St. Charles, IL 60174

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