Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus Heterolepis)

Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus Heterolepis)Hardy, eastern North American perennial grass Description: Arching mounds of thin green, foliage; seed heads form late summer and give off an aroma like cilantro; showy fall color Habit: Grows 2 4 high and up to 3 wide Culture: Prefers partial to full sun and dry to average soil; tolerates dry sites and some drought Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3 Considered by many to be the most handsome of all prairie grasses. Found in dry prairies from

19 1/2" between handles

It produces abundant

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2-3” glossy green leaves turn yellow in fall

The double-flowering sorts were popular shrubs in Victorian and Edwardian gardens

Delightfully delicate

star-like flowers

and with a fine aroma

The brilliant scarlet-colored blossom of this North American species was considered the finest red in nature upon its introduction to Europe in 1629

Culture: Prefers full sun to partial shade and average to wet soils

Alternate-leaf Dogwood is a desirable plant both during the growing season and in winter when the tree’s glossy

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