Sporobolus heterolepis
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Sporobolus heterolepis

northern prairie dropseed

  family poaceae 
  genus sporobolus 

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Identification
Genus  Sporobolus Species  heterolepis Variety  Cultivar  Common names  northern prairie dropseed Family  POACEAE Specimen number  S11142 Data source  HtZn p171;Xeri p297
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Perennial Life span  3 - 10 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Grass Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  1' - 3' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Dry Optimal soil texture  Sandy Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 03a-09b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 10-02 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Sporobolus heterolepis can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Northern prairie dropseed needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is sandy. It usually does best in dry soils. This is a prairie grass suitable for select areas.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Sporobolus heterolepis may have originated from North America.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Sporobolus heterolepis is a perennial. Leaves: Northern prairie dropseed has narrow arching blades turning bronze in fall.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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