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SPECIES Graminoids Sporobolus heterolepis
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Prairie Dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis
Prairie Dropseed
Northern Dropseed
Poaceae
Sporobolus
Sporobolus heterolepis
(A. Gray) A. Gray
SK, MB, ON, QC
Agrostis heterolepsis
Vilfa heterolepsis
Characteristics
Grass/Sedge
Deciduous
3
Sun
Clay, Sand
Dry, Normal
Yes
No
No
No
Habitat Considerations
Mixedwood Plains, Prairies
Savannah, Prairie/Meadow/Field
Rooftop Garden (drought tolerant/shallow rooted), Prairie/Meadow
Design Considerations
60 cm
100 cm
Aug - Oct
Green/Brown|Pink
Yes
Yes
Orange
Yes
Yes
Yes
Birds
No
Conservation Status
No
Interesting Tidbits
Naturally present in four provinces where remnants of tall grass prairies still stand. It is encouraged in use for roadside revegetation and prairie rehabilitation. It helps to reestablish the original sod. (USDA Forest Service (Graminoid) Slow growing and slow to establish. A clump forming warm season grass. Foliage turns golden with orange hues in fall, fading to light bronze in winter. Flowers have pink and brown tints, but are perhaps most noted for their unique fragrance (hints of coriander). Grass clumps are not easily crushed by snow in winter, so they still provide visual interest in the garden. (Wild Flower Centre, LBJ) Ground cover for hot dry areas. This species is deer resistant. (Evergreen)

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