Rough / Tall Dropseed - Sporobolus compositus

Common Name: Rough / Tall Dropseed
Scientific Name: Sporobolus compositus
SunConditions: Full Sun/Partial Shade
SoilConditions: Dry to Medium Moist
Cool or Warm Season: Warm / C4
Height Range: 2 - 4 ft
Width Range: 1 - 2 ft
Growth Habit: Upright
Growth Rate: Medium
Bloom Time: Su to Fall
Bloom Color: Green, Purple
Seed/Fruit Production: Yes
Foliage Color: Green
Evergreen: No (deciduous)
Blade Width: Fine
Deer Resistant: Yes
Forage / Browse:
Poisonous: No
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9
Ecological/Landscape Use: Provides excellent erosion control on roadsides and disturbed prairie soils prairie restoration
Wildlife Value Highlights: Seeds eaten by small mammals and birds
Lepidoptera Supported by Species:
Lepidoptera Supported by Family/Genus: Genus Sporobolus supports some skipper larvae
For More Info: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=SPCO16