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Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)
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Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)
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Space plants 2.5 - 3 feet to create a formal, ornamental grass ground cover. Likes dry, sunny places.
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Sporobolus heterolepis
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1/4 ounce: $5.40
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The narrow basal leaves of Prairie Dropseed arch gracefully and create a fountain effect. It is a true prairie grass and is quite unique. To create a groundcover, plant them 30 to 36 inches apart. Green foliage during growing season turns tan in fall & winter. Works well in container gardens.
Uses: Accent plant, rock gardens, container gardens, groundcover
Bloom time: August - October
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Space: 2 to 3 feet
Sun: Full sun
Moisture: Dry to average
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Is Sporobolus heterolepsi similar and range to Sporobolus compositus?
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French Wynne
- 8/24/2019
A:
The USDA range maps indicate that they have similar ranges, though S. compositus has a larger range and S. sporobolus is more sparse throughout its range.
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will you have any prairie dropseed this spring?
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Judith Pease
- 3/10/2021
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It's growing. Hopefully it will be rooted in a little more in a few weeks.
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