Sporobolus is a nearly cosmopolitan genus of plants in the grass family. [5][3][6][7][8] The name Sporobolus means "seed-thrower", and is derived from Ancient Greek word σπόρος (spóros), meaning "seed", and the root of βάλλειν (bállein) "to throw", referring to …

2022年6月22日 · Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) is an attractive, yet tough and long-lived ornamental grass. By growing it, you will also be doing a good deed to increase biodiversity.

Sporobolus heterolepis, called prairie dropseed, is a clump-forming, warm season, perennial grass which typically occurs in prairies, glades, open ground and along railroads in parts of the central and western United States and southern Canada.

Favored by landscapers for its tendency to grow in decorative bunches, Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie Dropseed) is a fine-textured ornamental grass with long, narrow arching leaves forming attractive round tufts about 18 in. tall.

Prairie dropseed, is a native perennial clump-forming, warm-season, ornamental grass that forms dense tufts of sprawling leaves up to 2 feet high and 3 feet across. It is a prairie grass typically found in glades, open ground and along railroads from Canada to the United States.

Scientifically known as Sporobolus heterolepis, it grows 2-3′ wide by 1-2′ tall in full sun and dry to medium-moist soils [2]. Often described as handsome, the numerous arching leaves give a radial appearance the blends well as an accent, border, or general ornamental grass.

2023年7月6日 · How to Grow and Care for Sporobolus Heterolepis: Get to know Prairie Dropseed. Learn ideal planting time, watering guidelines, and the correct method of seeding this ornamental grass.

Sporobolus heterolepis Grass family (Poaceae) Description: This perennial grass forms dense tufts of sprawling leaves about 1-2' tall and 2-3' across. In each tuft, the infertile (flowerless) shoots are more abundant than the fertile (flowering) shoots.

Sporobolus contractus Hitchc. General: Spike dropseed is a native, warm season perennial bunchgrass. The name is derived from its appearance with each spikelet holding one flower, which falls to the ground when the seed is ripe. It is 1.15 …

2022年6月2日 · Sporobolus is a cosmopolitan genus of more than 160 species that grow in tropical, sub¬tropical, and warm-temperate regions throughout the world. Seventy-three species are native to the Western Hemisphere; 27 are native to the Flora region, three are established introductions, and one was introduced but has not persisted.