prairie dropseed
Sporobolus heterolepis
Prairie dropseed is native to Iowa's prairies. It has a unusual, beautiful shape resembling a spikey wig of semi-stiff straight hair. Slow-growing, the plants take 2-3 years to become established.
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Prairie dropseed. Reiman Gardens, Ames. 23 Sept 2003. Photo: Anna Gardner |
Annual or perennial: perennial Origin: native Height: 2-3 feet Hardiness: zone 3 Habit: clumping Moisture: well-drained Propagation: seed, division Light: full sun Flowering: August-September Uses: specimen and larger plantings |
Prairie dropseed. Reiman Gardens, Ames. 23 Sept 2003. Photo: Anna Gardner |
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