Exemplar Horticulture
This warm season perennial grass forms a clump of fine, hairlike, green leaves that turn deep orange in fall and light copper in winter; airy, slightly scented flower panicles whisper in the wind in late summer; drought tolerant once established.
Green leaves that turn deep orange in fall
Striking in borders, mass plantings, water-wise gardens as a ground cover.
Sporobolus heterolepis
(Prairie Dropseed)
Growing | Requirements |
---|---|
Zone |
3 (-40°F/-40°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun to part shade |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
24" (61 cm) |
Width | 36" (91 cm) |
Flower Height |
36" (91 cm) |
Flower Colour | Airy, slightly scented flower panicles |
Bloom Time |
August - September |
Watering Needs |
Moderate-Low. Drought tolerant once established |
Soil Preferences |
Prefers a well drained soil type |