Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)
Description
Prairie dropseed is a perennial bunchgrass that typically grows from 2 to 3 feet in height. It occurs in a wide range of soils, doing well in moist to dry conditions. It is much less common in wetlands. Prairie dropseed is a fine-textured grass with long, narrow leaves that arch outward, forming attractive round tufts. The leaves range in color from a rich green hue in summer to a golden rust complexion in the fall. Foliage is resilient enough to resist flattening by snow, so it provides year-round interest. From late July to mid-September, the grass blooms with rusty-tan flowers that rise 30 to 36 inches in height.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Poales
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Family: Poaceae
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Genus: Sporobolus
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