Prairie dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

Prairie Dropseed is a native prairie bunchgrass common across the Midwest states through the Northeast and across eastern Canada. This warm season shorter stature grass that is commonly used in landscaping.

Hardy in USDA 3-8 growing zones
Mature heights to 2 feet
Does not complete well with taller species, especially faster establishing species
Produces a fountain of fine-textured emerald green leaves
Best adapted to medium type soils
Can be used in prairie restorations and roadside plantings
Slow to establish
Low maintenance once established
Great specie for urban landscaping

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Growing Region

Midwest, Southeast

Species Attributes

Seeds Per lb
1,200,000
Growing Region
Midwest, Southeast
Native
Midwest, Southeast
Life Form
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Sun, Part Shade
Precipitation Requirements
Low
Mature Height
1-4 ft
Flowering Season
Cool/Warm Season
Bloat/Non-Bloat
Bloom Color
Bunch/Sod
Bunch

Star Seed is a leading supplier of conservation and forage seed to the central U.S., offering custom mixes and contract production for ag and reclamation markets. Visit our parent company The NativeSeed Group.