Prairie Dropseed
NamePrairie Dropseed
Species NameSporobolus heterolepis
Common NamePrairie Dropseed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typefine grass blades
Height (cm)75
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDelicate, airy seed heads that create a hazy effect; fine-textured foliage; mounding growth habit.
Description
This specimen is a clump of Prairie Dropseed grass, characterized by its fine-textured, arching green foliage and airy, delicate flower/seed stalks. It exhibits a dense, mounding habit typical of this native perennial grass, currently displaying its characteristic late-season inflorescences.
