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Seeds - Prairie Dropseed
Seeds - Prairie Dropseed
Seeds - Prairie Dropseed
Seeds - Prairie Dropseed
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Seeds - Prairie Dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

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Catégories: indigène, nectarifère, nouveauté, résiste aux cerfs, vivace,

Aire de répartition indigène: SK, MB, ON, QC,

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Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) is a perennial grass native to North America. It forms low, dense clumps of fine, light green leaves in summer, which turn orange and bronze in the fall. At the end of summer, this grass produces delicate, airy inflorescences that are slightly fragrant and purple-pink in colour, releasing a sweet aroma reminiscent of coriander or vanilla. Prairie dropseed generally reaches 20 to 60 cm in height and is prized in natural prairies and grass gardens for its elegance and seasonal colour changes.

Ecological Roles
Prairie dropseed plays an important ecological role in prairies and prairie-type gardens. It attracts various pollinators, including butterflies, and provides habitat for small insects. Its deep, dense roots help stabilize soil, thus reducing erosion and improving soil structure. As a native plant, it contributes to biodiversity by supporting local prairie ecosystems.

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Growing Notes | Seeds - Prairie Dropseed

Prairie dropseed prefers well-drained soils, whether loamy, sandy, or even poor, and thrives in full sun. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal maintenance. Seeds can be sown directly into the soil in the spring without stratification. This plant is ideal for grass gardens, wildflower meadows, and areas requiring durable, ornamental ground cover.

No pre-treatment is required to germinate prairie dropseed seeds. Sow the seeds on the soil surface. Do not let the seedlings dry out while they establish. As a warm-season grass, prairie dropseed needs the soil to reach a temperature of at least 21°C to trigger germination, which can take from 5 to 28 days. Germination rates can be significantly improved by starting trays on a heat mat or sowing later in the spring when soil temperatures are warmer.

Seeds per packet: 125

Family: Poaceae

Scientific name: Sporobolus heterolepis

Life cycle: Perennial

Hardiness zone: 4

Soil type: Sandy to silty

Soil moisture level: Wet to dry

Soil - additional attributes: Well-drained, drought tolerant

Light: Sun

Blooming: August to September

Spacing: 60 cm

Height: 20 to 60 cm

Deer resistance: High

Stratification: No

Scarification: No

Germination time: 5 to 28 days

Sowing depth: 6 mm