Spike Dropseed

Sporobolus contractus, Poaceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Compressed RushJuncus compressus

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Rigid SedgeCarex tetanica

Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Halfa GrassDesmostachya bipinnata

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Pine MuhlyMuhlenbergia dubia

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Black VetiverVetiveria nigritana

Vetiver produces strong allelopathic compounds and has aggressive root system that inhibits dropseed establishment

Sweet GalingaleCyperus longus

Sweet galingale has dense root system in wet soils and may produce compounds inhibiting dropseed

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlPrairie RestorationWildlife HabitatLow Water Landscaping

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Spike Dropseed grow in?

Spike Dropseed grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Spike Dropseed?

Good companions for Spike Dropseed include Compressed Rush, Rigid Sedge, Halfa Grass, Pine Muhly.

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