- Prairie dropseed
Botanical name: sporobolus heterolepis
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: about 3 ft in height and width
Bloom time: summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 3-9
Flower color: yellow/orange/brown
Foliage color: green/blue
Growth rate: grows less than 1 ft per year
Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size in the spring and again in the winter
Propagation methods: propagate by dividing and replanting in the spring and fall
Landscape use: borders, fall color
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: attracts birds, fragrant blooms, suppresses weeds
Watering instructions: water when the first several inches of soil have dried
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release all purpose plant food once a year in the spring
Best time to plant: spring, summer
Best type of soil: loam, sand, clay
Companion plants: coneflower, salvia
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: not invasive
