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The Plant Life of the Lurie Garden


Overview
Grasses of the Lurie Garden

Prairie Dropseed

Has fragrant flowers (pleasant to some but not to others); dwarf version of Sporobolus

 
Latin name Sporobolus heterolepis 'Tara'
Common name Prairie Dropseed
Family Poaceae
Zone Z3-9
Bloom time Summer/Fall
Season(s) of Interest
Height 2'
Native or origin Native
Soil conditions Average to Dry
Flower color Pinkish Brown
Known wildlife aspects Birds
Light Requirements Full Sun
Lurie Garden location Dark Plate
Companion plants



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