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Ornamental Grasses · MCH exam plant
Prairie Dropseed
Sporobolus heterolepis
spor-OB-oh-lus het-er-oh-LEP-is
Native to New England
Grass
Key ID features
Fine-textured native, fragrant seed heads (popcorn/cilantro), golden fall
| Botanical name | Sporobolus heterolepis |
|---|---|
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Sporobolus |
| Category | Ornamental Grasses |
| USDA hardiness zones | 3a–8b |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Low |
| Native to New England | Yes |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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