Prairie Dropseed is a clumping warm season grass. One of the most versatile native plants for contemporary landscapes. Flowers and seed heads have a scent described as buttered popcorn. Prefers dry soils and is drought tolerant once established. Gold seed heads rise 3-4′ tall while the bright green mound of grass below grows around 2' tall and wide. Likes full sun. Hardy to Zone 3.
Sporobolus heterolepis | |
Full Sun | |
3 | |
24-36 in | |
24-36 in | |
Low Water Needs | |
Attracts Songbirds | |
Late Summer | |
Tan | |
Green | |
Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant Flowers | |
Fall Colors | |
Slow | |
Native to Illinois |