Prairie Dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

‘Tara' is a dwarf version of the species. It typically grows in the form of a vase (more upright and less arching than the species to 12" tall, with attractive flowering spikes rising in summer well above the foliage to 24" tall. Orange-red fall color can be spectacular. Attracts birds.

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Details

Plant Type

Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Obligate Upland Almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Green Roof

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Low

Height (ft)

1-3

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

July-Sept

Root Depth (ft)

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance