Composite Dropseed (Sporobolus compositus)

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A good grass to include in prairie restoration projects. Drought tolerant. Our current seed supply is from Iowa.

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Item #: SPCOMs

Binomial Sporobolus compositus (formerly S. asper)

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Composite Dropseed is known for its drought tolerance. It is a warm season, perennial grass that forms tufts with narrow leaf blades up to 20 inches long. In August, it produces flowering stems that develop long, showy seed heads. This is a good grass to include in prairie restoration projects. Our current seed supply is from Iowa.

Uses: Drought tolerant, birds, wildlife

Bloom time: August - October

Height: 2.5 to 4 feet

Space: 1 to 2 feet

Sun: Full sun to light shade

Moisture: Dry to average

Seeds: Most of the seed is ready to germinate. Sow January through May. The following seeding rates should deposit roughly 30 seeds per square foot:

200 seeds per packet
47,500 seeds per ounce
1 ounce per 1,500 square feet
1.75 pounds per acre

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