Prairie Dropseed - Package of 25 Plants
Prairie Dropseed - Package of 25 Plants
Prairie Dropseed Is a Sun Loving, Elegant Ornamental
Sporobolus Heterolepis is a native grass species coveted for its delicate appearance and attractive seed heads. This grass is native to North America flourishes in a variety of habitats, including prairies, grasslands, and open woodlands. It will thrive in a full sun or partially sunny spot throughout USDA growing zones 3 through 9.
Prairie Dropseed is a highly agreeable species that flourishes in many challenging conditions. This grass can tolerate poor soil and adjusts easily to fluctuating temperatures and rainfall. Prairie Dropseed is also highly resistant to drought, making it a popular choice for gardeners in growing zones with infrequent rainfall.
Sporobolus Heterolepis is self-seeding and requires almost no care, except a late winter cutting to generate new growth in the spring. It is full and beautiful, but will not overtake your garden.
Prairie Dropseed Is an Amazingly Striking Ornamental Grass
Prairie Dropseed has a distinctive appearance, with delicate leaves that are green to blue green. The leaves of this grass are typically around 1/4 inch wide and up to twelve inches long, growing upright on slender stems that can reach up to two feet tall.
During the summer months, Sporobolus Heterolepis produces seed heads that are light brown. The grass's seed heads droop downward as it matures, giving the plant a graceful, airy appearance. These seed heads provide an important resource for any native wildlife species that may frequent your garden.
This lovely blue-green ornamental grass is a perfect size for the middle row of a garden border. It’s also useful for a rock garden, natural area, or mass plantings. Many grow it on slopes to avoid the danger of grass cutting on the side of a steep hill.
Order Your Prairie Dropseed From Wholesale Nursery Today
Prairie Dropseed is a beautiful and elegant ornamental growth, reasonably sized and perfect in many full sunshine applications. You will find endless uses for this lovely species—please place your order with Wholesale Nursery today.
Shipping Information
We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.