Sporobolis heterolepis
A fine textured bunch grass with delicate flower/seed heads. It forms elegantly curved tufts and is used as an ornamental. Found on limestone pavement barrens, but also in moist habitats.
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
prairie dropseed
Type:
Native
Grasses, Sedges, Rushes
Native Region:
Midwest US
East US
East US
Status:
Threatened NYS (S2)
Moisture:
Dry
Moist
Wet
Moist
Wet
Light:
Sun
Part Sun
Part Sun
Soil:
Sandy
Showy fruit
Groundcover
Groundcover