Sporobolus heterolepis (NGN)
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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| Item Number | Size | Price | Toolbox | Notes | Qty | Add To Cart |
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| 22433.1G | #1 |
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7162 |
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| 22433.2G | #2 |
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1337 |
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| 22433.38 | 38 Flat |
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622 |
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| 22433.PT | 10 Flat |
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726 |
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Plant Characteristics - Sporobolus heterolepis (NGN)
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Attributes
- Fall Color
- Rain Garden Sun
- Salt Tolerant
- Green Roof Semi Intensive
- Fragrant Flower
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Rounded
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
- Mesic Prairie
- Savanna
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Flower Color
- Brown
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Flower Hue
- Light
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Flower Type
- Panicle
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Flower Height
- 3' to 4'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Fine
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 1/4" or Less
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Slow
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
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Divide
- Every Five Years or Longer
Possible Substitutions for Sporobolus heterolepis (NGN)
Carex cristatella (NGN)
Crested Oval Sedge
Carex bicknellii (NGN)
Copper-shouldered Oval Sedge
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