Sporobolus heterolepis

Prairie Dropseed

Decorative, fine-textured warm season bunchgrass; may be difficult to germinate; provides food and cover for wildlife.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Prairie Dropseed

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Grasses & Grass-like Species, Uplands & Meadows, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots

• Habitat:

  Dry open ground.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  Summer/Fall

• Typical Height:

  3.0 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  12 in

• pH:

  6.0 – 7.2

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  UPL

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  UPL

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Moderate

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  No

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  1,200,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 0.6 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine