Sporobolus heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed

A graceful, fine-textured native grass, Prairie Dropseed forms a rounded mound of arching, threadlike foliage that gently sways with the breeze. In mid to late summer it sends up airy inflorescences of tiny, fragrant seed heads, giving the plant a soft, cloudlike halo above the foliage. Its foliage holds well through fall, often taking on warm golden tones, and in winter the dense tuft provides structure and visual interest in the garden. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant grass is ideal for prairie gardens, rock gardens, perennial borders, or naturalistic plantings.

• 1 - 2.5" Plug
• Fine textured arching foliage
• Airy, fragrant seed heads
• Golden fall coloration
• Drought tolerant & native

Specifications	Details
Colour	Green foliage; tan to rusty seed heads; autumn gold tones
Hardiness Zone	3 - 9
Plant Height	24 – 36 in (≈ 60 – 90 cm)
Plant Width	24 – 36 in (≈ 60 – 90 cm)
Sun Requirements	Full sun to part shade; best flowering in full sun
Fragrant	No
Deer Resistant	Yes
Plant Timing	Plant in spring or fall; transplant or divide in dormant season
Bloom Timing	August - October
Plant Depth	Rhizome / crown placed just at or slightly below soil surface (standard grass practice)
Plant Spacing	~ 24 – 36 in (60 – 90 cm) between plants to allow full mound form