Sporobolus heterolepis

Prairie Dropseed

  • Thin, emerald green leaves
  • Dense, arching tuft
  • Seed heads have distinct aroma
  • Turns yellow or deep orange in fall

  • Category: Ornamental Grass
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • Height: 24-36 in
  • Spread: 24-36 in
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Fine-textured, hair-like, green leaves form an arching foliage mound. Foliage turns golden with orange hues in fall, fading to light bronze in winter. Flower panicles appear well above the foliage clump in late summer. Flowers have pink and brown tints. North American native plant.