Prairie Dropseed – Sporobolus heterolepis

Description

Native to the Great Plains and Prairies, this extremely fine-textured grass features airy plumes of fine seed heads floating over the grassy foliage in the late season; ideal for restoration projects and flowing hummocky accents in the urban landscape. Drought resistant and good for erosion control.

Ornamental Features

Prairie Dropseed features delicate plumes of orange flowers rising above the foliage from late summer to early fall. It’s threadlike leaves are light green in colour. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous harvest gold in the fall. The tan seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early to late fall.