Sporobolus heterolepis (prairie dropseed)

Price range: $7.99 through $200.00

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Prairie dropseed is a wonderful grass for the garden, mass plantings, erosion control, and it is also a shade tolerant grass. It does like it dry and makes for a wonderful addition in summer, fall or winter and spring if you don’t cut it back until it re emerges. It is also a host plant for 6 types of lepodoptera. You really can’t go wrong with this grass, with is’ts luch green foliage that is topped by golden seed heads in fall.

Attributes and Characteristics

Sporobolus heterolepis (prairie dropseed)

Full Sun to Part Shade
Average to Dry Soil
2′-4′ Height, 1.5′- 2′ Width
Supports Wildlife
Attracts Birds
Host Plant
Nesting Material
Drought Tolerant
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Fall/Winter Interest
Meadow
Erosion Control
Low Maintenance
Salt Tolerant
Meadow
Rain Garden

Pick up Information

All orders are for pickup at our nursery in Westport, MA, with the exception of any kits specified as Nantucket Kits. Please check your email for details!