prairie dropseed ‘Tara’

Sporobolus heterolepsis ‘Tara’ (prairie dropseed ‘Tara’)

Botanical Name Sporobolus heterolepis ‘Tara’
Common Name prairie dropseed ‘Tara’
Family Poaceae
USDA Zone 3 thru 9
Light Requirement Full Sun
Season(s) of interest spring, summer, fall, winter
Height and Spread 1-2ft x 1-2ft (30-60cm x 30-60cm)
Flower Color Pinkish Brown
Attracts Wildlife Provides Food for Birds, Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths,
Additional Information Cultivated Form of a Native Plant.
Location in Lurie Garden East Dark Plate

 

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