Ornamental Grass: Sporobolus Heterolepis

A favorite of garden designers, native Prairie Dropseed is equally valuable massed or as an accent plant thanks to its tidy mounds of 15” blades. This Ornamental Grass reaches its full height of 2-3' in autumn when crowned with rust-colored airy plumes against burnished gold foliage. An interesting perk is its coriander scent.

Grasses, all from the family Poaceae, are as variable as people and are widely used as foliage plants in successful gardens throughout the world. The value of these long-lived and low-maintenance perennials comes from the varied colors and textures of their foliage as well as their striking flower spikes. From earliest spring into the dead of winter, they offer an arresting display that complements flowering plants nearby while making an elegant statement on their own.

For more information on Ornamental Grasses, click Growing Guide.