Prairie Dropseed-Sporobolus heterolepsis

Fall Interest

A four foot fountain of emerald green in the summer to golden tones in the autumn. You'll fall in love with this finely textured grass. Use it as an ornamental on its own or for a distinctive border.

Seed eating birds will love it, as well as the Leonard Skipper. Seed heads form in August to September.

Besides the wonderful winter interest, drop seed is also fragrant.


Also Know as:

Northern Drop-Seed


Other Uses:

Plains Indians used the ground seed to make a tasty flour.


Winter Interest

 


Note:

Please remember to not pick flowers, gather seeds or dig plants without permission from any land owner. It is not allowed on any state or federal properties, so everyone (people and animals) can benefit and enjoy these amazing plants.




More Information: wisflora.herbarium.wisc.edu

Mid Spring