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 |