Scientific Name
Sporobolus heterolepisis

Common Name
Prairie droopseed

Hardiness Zones: 4-8
Height: 15"
Light Requirements: Sun to light shade
Soil/Moisture: Tolerates a range of soils; very drought tolerant
Form/Texture: Thread like leaves; dense, flowing mound; fine texture
Inflorescence: Scented, open panicles held high above foliage in late summer
Comments: Warm season grass; glossy green summer color; turns deep orange in late fall then fades to light copper; slow growing
Cultivars: --
 

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