Sporobolus heterolepis
Prarie dropseed, Prairie drop seed
Sporobolus Sporobolus
S. heterolepis - S. heterolepis is an ornamental perennial grass with fine textured, deep green foliage and lovely, light and airy flowers in autumn.
Sporobolus heterolepis is: Deciduous
A faint but unmistakable fragrance of corriander.
Arching, Clump-forming
Green, Silvery-grey, Pale-brown in Summer; Flushed orange in Autumn
Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow in Summer
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
Division, Seed
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Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie drop seed) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Grow in full sun in soil that is medium to light and moderately fertile. Drought tolerant once established.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Sporobolus heterolepis
Prarie dropseed, Prairie drop seed
Sporobolus Sporobolus
S. heterolepis - S. heterolepis is an ornamental perennial grass with fine textured, deep green foliage and lovely, light and airy flowers in autumn.
Deciduous
A faint but unmistakable fragrance of corriander.
Arching, Clump-forming
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Green, Silvery-grey, Pale-brown in Summer; Flushed orange in Autumn
Pale-yellow in Spring; Pale-yellow in Summer
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
Division, Seed
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Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie drop seed) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Grow in full sun in soil that is medium to light and moderately fertile. Drought tolerant once established.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
Sporobolus heterolepis (Prairie drop seed)
Rice leaf nematode; Strawberry crimp disease nematode; White tip nematode; White tip nematode of rice
Aphelenchoides besseyi
Nematode
Absent
2
3
Damaging nematode affecting rice crops and strawberry production in warmer climates; could potentially present a threat to strawberry production and ornamental production in protected environments. But modern production practices seem to reduce likelihood of impacts. Pest is also regulated at EU level; which reduces likelihood of entry.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
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