Sporobolus Heterolepis Prairie Dropseed 1G

FEATURES

Threadlike, green leaves. Softly, cascading clump. Leaves turn golden orange in fall.

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Foliage

Drought Tolerant

Native to North America

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Type: 

 Perennial

 

Height Category: 

 Tall

 

Garden Height: 

 24 - 36 Inches

 

Spacing: 

 24 - 36 Inches

 

Spread: 

 24 - 36 Inches

 

Flower Colors: 

 Tan

 

Foliage Colors: 

 Green

 

Foliage Shade: 

 Green

 

Habit: 

 Mounding Trailing

 

Container Role: 

 Spiller

PLANT NEEDS

Light Requirement: 

 Sun

Maintenance Category: 

 Easy

Bloom Time: 

 Late Summer

Hardiness Zones: 

 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Water Category: 

 Low

Soil Fertility Requirement: 

 Average Soil

 Fertile Soil

Soil PH Category: 

 Alkaline Soil

 Neutral Soil

Uses: 

 Border Plant

 Container

 Cut Flower

 Mass Planting

 Specimen or Focal Point

Maintenance Notes: 

Heat and drought tolerant. Best in dry, rocky soils. Tolerates most soils.