Plant Library

Grass Prairie Dropseed heterolepsis

Common Name: Grass Prairie Dropseed

Botanical Name: Grass, sporobolus

Variety: heterolepsis

Blossom Color: Silver-White

Bloom Time: Aug-Sep

Zone: 4 to 9

Exposure: Sun or Part Shade

Mature Height: 24-36"

Mature Width: 24-36"

Notes: Narrow emerald green leaves gracefully arch from the clump. Tall inflorescences of silver flowers bloom late summer. Wonderful deep orange fall color. 24-36 inches. Deer resistant.