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Prairie Dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis, Poaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Orange ConeflowerRudbeckia fulgida
Nurse PlantWind Protection
Swamp MilkweedAsclepias incarnata
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Broomsedge BluestemAndropogon virginicus

Broomsedge can suppress prairie dropseed through chemical and physical competition

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlOrnamental

Common Questions

What zones does Prairie Dropseed grow in?

Prairie Dropseed grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Prairie Dropseed?

Good companions for Prairie Dropseed include Orange Coneflower, Swamp Milkweed.

Design guilds with Prairie Dropseed and see companion relationships visually.

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