prairie_dropseed

Prairie Dropseed
(Sporobolus heterolepis)

Dominant in mesic and dry prairies, this is a short grass with thin long blades that “weep” in bunches. Color changes from an emerald green in summer to a distinct golden brown in fall. Looks great planted with low growing forbs such as butterfly weed.

Height Min

24

Height Max

48

Color

Gold

Bloom Months

Aug, Sep

Moisture Conditions

Dry, Medium

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Light Conditions

Sun