Sporobolus heterolepis 'Tara'
Dwarf Prairie Dropseed
Dwarf form of Prairie Dropseed. Gold flowers at 3′ stand more upright than the species.
- Height: 24" – 36"
- Width: 8" – 12"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Gold
- Bloom Time: August, September, October
- Hardiness Zone: 4 To 7
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Plant Characteristics - Sporobolus heterolepis 'Tara'
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Attributes
- Container
- Rain Garden Sun
- Salt Tolerant
- Green Roof Semi Intensive
- Fragrant Flower
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
- Mesis Prairie
- Savanna
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Flower Color
- Gold
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Panicle
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Flower Height
- 24" to 36"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Fine
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Flower Size
- 1/4" or Less
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- North America
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Divide
- Every Five Years or Longer
Possible Substitutions for Sporobolus heterolepis 'Tara'
Helictotrichon sempervirens 'Saphirsprudel'
Blue Oat Grass
Matching Attributes
- Height: 24" – 36"
- Plant Habit: Upright
Frequently Purchased With Sporobolus heterolepis 'Tara'
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