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The Plant Life of the Lurie Garden


Overview
Grasses of the Lurie Garden

Prairie Dropseed

Fragrant in fall (pleasant to some, but not to others); fine bright green leaves that fade to golden; long, elegant flower panicles

 
Latin name Sporobolus heterolepis
Common name Prairie Dropseed
Family Poaceae
Zone Z4-9
Bloom time Summer
Season(s) of Interest Summer/Fall/Winter
Height 3'
Native or origin Native
Soil conditions Dry
Flower color
Known wildlife aspects Birds
Light Requirements Full Sun
Lurie Garden location Light Plate and Dark Plate
Companion plants



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