• Sporobolus heterolepis -Tara-

Sporobolus heterolepis ‘Tara’

Dwarf Prairie Dropseed

  • Zone: 4-9

  • Max Height: 60 cm

  • Width: 30-50 cm

  • Location: sun

  • Grass Type: warm season

  • Flowering Time: late summer

Shorter and more upright than the species, having fine-textured, vase-shaped foliage that turns a splendid gold to orange-red in fall. Songbirds dine on the scented seed heads that rise above the foliage. Great winter interest. Used in rock gardens, garden edges, and also in mass plantings.

Offered in a 50 plug and 15 cm pot.

More than 6 Hours of Sunlight
More than 6 Hours of Sunlight
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Songbirds
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Native of Ontario
Native of Ontario