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Sporobolus heterolepis
Prairie Dropseed
This North American native grass displays fine texture with very thin, deep green grass blades that arch to form a dense, flowing clump. The open flower panicles are shades of pink and brown with a coriander scent and provide a bountiful food source for many birds. Great for landscape grouping!
Benefits
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Nectar boon for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds |
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Sun loving and drought tolerating |
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Unusual fragrant flowers and seed |
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Arching stalks offer shelter for many birds |
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Abundant seed is a bonanza for birds |
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Very effective in mass plantings |
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Native Trivia Songbird populations have dropped 70 percent in the last decade. Loss of native habitat has been a key factor in the decline making the use of a mix of native plants crucial for the living landscape. |
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7 |
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 "This plant's feathery seed stalks are a seed smorgasbord for me and my friends!" |
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