4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

314 · 454 · 6868

Sporobolus heterolepis

Prairie Dropseed Grass

Sweet scented long panicles of tiny tan flowers, stems droop with the weight of the ripening seed. Fine textured emerald-green mounding foliage gives a fountain effect that turns golden-orange in fall.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Dry-medium soils, in full sun. Extremely heat and drought tolerant. Useful for large-scale groundcovers, as a single specimen in dry borders, and as a flowering accent for hot, dry locations.

Interesting Information
Attracts birds and other wildlife,and its delicate odor is a plus in any garden. Plant of Merit 2006

Plant Type Ornamental Grass		Bloom Color Near White		Foliage Color Smooth Green
Height 32-36 Inches		Spread 16-20 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9		Patented No

Rudbeckia missouriensis (Missouri Black-Eyed Susan )	Heliopsis helianthoides (Oxeye Sunflower )
Verbena stricta (Hoary Vervain )

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • White	Landscape Interest • Bird	Exposure • Sun	Soil Moisture Preference • Med-Dry
Missouri Native • Missouri Native	Season of Interest (Foliage) • Fall	Season of Interest (Flowering) • July • August	Attributes • Drought Tolerant • Dried Flower • Winter Interest • Cut Flower • Fragrance • Fall Color
Plant Recognition • Plants of Merit