Prairie Dropseed
$13.99Price
We often have more available than our listed inventory, as we regularly pull from the field. Send us what you need, and we can usually confirm availability within 12–48 hours
Overview: A prairie grass grown for its fine, fountain-like green blades that turn golden-orange in fall.
Mature size: Approximately 2–3 ft. tall and wide.
Sun exposure: Full sun
Flowering season: Late summer into fall, with a fine haze of fragrant flowers (often described as smelling like coriander or popcorn)
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9
Water needs: Low to average; very drought-tolerant once established
Special features: North American native prairie grass with fine, fountain-like foliage that turns golden orange in fall; slow to establish but long-lived once settled; leave standing through winter for texture and wildlife value
Wildlife value: Seeds and cover for birds
Botanical name: Sporobolus heterolepis
Category: Grasses
