Sporobolus Heterolepis / Prairie Dropseed Genus - Sporobolus Species - Heterolepis Common name - Prairie Dropseed Pre-Treatment - Not-required Hardiness zones - 3 - 8 Height / spread - 18 - 36" / 0,50 - 0,90 m / 20 - 24" / 0,50 - 0,60 m Plant type - Grass Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade Growth rate - Medium Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline Soil type - Clay, Loam, Sand Water requirements - Drought Tolerant, Average Water Care level - Easy Landscape uses - Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower Germination rate - 86% Leaf / Flower color - Green, autumn - Yellow, Orange, Gold / -- Plant growth rate - Medium Prairie dropseed is a perennial, warm season grass which produces a mophead of emerald green, hair-like foliage accompanied by tall airy stems of fragrant pink flowers in late summer. It is native to the prairies and grasslands of central North America from southern Canada to Texas. The long, narrow blades of this clump-forming grass form an arching fountain of foliage which often curls as its ends sweep the ground. The leaves are scented when crushed. In late summer, tall stems bear airy panicles of tiny, pink, fragrant flowers which catch the light beautifully when backlit. These give way to small, tan seeds that drop to the ground in autumn (hence, the plant’s common name). The foliage becomes golden yellow with hints of orange in fall, and turns light bronze and tan in winter. This grass grows well in full sun to light shade, and is adaptable to a wide range of conditions. Average, moist garden soils are fine, as are hot, dry, exposed sites such as roadside verges, hillsides, or parking median strips. Prairie dropseed is somewhat slow-growing, but well worth the wait. It is particularly handsome grown in huge masses as a groundcover, and also works well in meadow gardens or mixed borders. (info source: Learn2Grow.com) Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds