Description
Prairie Dropseed is a graceful native grass that thrives in Massachusetts gardens, offering a fine-textured look and airy flower plumes in late summer. Its soft green foliage transitions to golden tones in fall, making it a standout in naturalized plantings or low-maintenance borders. Prairie Dropseed adds flowing, meadow-like movement and structure to any garden space.
Ideal for mass plantings and restoration projects, Prairie Dropseed is deer-resistant and needs minimal care beyond a spring cleanup. This warm-season grass tolerates poor soils and dry conditions once established, making it a reliable choice for eco-conscious gardeners across Massachusetts.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Sporobolus heterolepis
Color: orange
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: around once a week
Soil: not particular as to soil type
Zone: 2 – 8
Plant Shape: shapely form, gracefully arching stems
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial grass
Mature Size: height (3'), width (3')
Blooming Season: late summer – early fall
Growth Rate: fast
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