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Sporobolus heterolepis

*Northern Dropseed*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Mesic (Medium) to Xeric (Dry)
Sun: Full - Part
Height: 3'
Type: Warm season, perennial , bunch grass.

Suggested Uses:

This is a very attractive warm-season, medium-height, clump forming grass. It grows in dry, sandy and gravelly soils, as well as in well-drained garden soil. It is an excellent choice for many landscape projects! It has beautiful arching foliage and delicate paniculate seed-heads. The green foliage gives way to a rich golden to orange color in the fall. Simply beautiful!

Interesting Facts:

Wildlife: Sparrows and songbirds enjoy the seeds!
Other info:
Other Names: Prairie Dropseed

Option	Price	Quantity
Bulk Seeds (1 lb.)	$225.00
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.95
12-packs	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$8.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

Morning Sky Greenery is a Minnesota Native Plant Nursery, growing native plants for shoreline restoration, raingardens and infiltration basins, and backyard butterfly, birdwatcher and pollinator gardens. We carry many native plants of North America, specifically midwest varieties. We have the expertise and the plants available to make any size native landscape or garden project a success!

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