Sporobolous heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed gardenii restoring prairies

restoring prairies

In early fall

Bright yellow flowers contrast with dark gray green foliage

This plant thrives in full sun in dry

Sporobolous heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed gardenii restoring prairiesSporobolus heterolepis, called prairie dropseed, is a clump forming, warm season, native perennial grass which typically occurs in prairies, glades, open ground and along railroads. Fine textured, hair like, medium green leaves typically form an arching foliage mound to 15 tall and 18 wide. Foliage turns golden with orange hues in fall, fading to light bronze in winter. Open, branching flower panicles appear on slender stems which rise well above the