Sporobolus heterolepis, Prairie Dropseed, Native Grasses, Perennial Grass Plugs, Ready to ship 6-22 or later

$7.50

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Sporobolus heterolepis, Prairie Dropseed, Native Grasses, Perennial Grass Plugs

Wholesale pricing is based on quantity. 50 plants (plugs) per tray with a required minimum purchase of 5 plants per species.

5 or more $7.50 each
25 or more $3.50 each
50 or more $1.95 each
300 or more $1.85 each

1000 or more call

For Shipping, Planting and additional FAQ’s please see “About our organically grown native plug trays “.

See all available Native Perennial Grasses &  Organically Grown Plug Trays

A close up of the grass in the field

The NOT Fine Print

Unless otherwise indicated, there is a minimum order total of $150.00.

before tax (VA residents only) and shipping.

Before you order:

Please be assured that our goal as native plant growers with over 45 years of experience, is to support the intention and needs of our customers. Whether you are an industry professional or home conservationist, or if you just like GREAT plants! We want your return business!

We are always available to answer questions about a plant's cultural needs or to assist our customers with any questions to make working with Mid Atlantic Natives a superior experience. To do this, we cannot stress enough the importance of selecting the right species for your application and environment. Each plant species has detailed information for its suitable, preferred environment (Sun, wet, dry, acidic, etc.) We provide this information so you can make the best selections and have the best results. (as in, I planted a water plant in a desert dune and don't know why it died!!)

Before selecting plants, please ask yourself:

Are the site conditions correct for the species you select? Do you know how to correctly plant? Are you able to provide the aftercare needed?

It is important to us that you are successful with your investment. We would rather not sell our plants then have a dissatisfied, unprepared customer or, equally as upsetting to us, any plant mortality.

Because we have no control over how plants are handled after they are shipped, or of any element of a planting project from design to installation, we cannot offer any guarantees of plant survival. Please make sure you select plant material suitable for your project’s conditions and environment. All Sales Are Final

We are careful to keep varieties true to name, but mistakes sometimes happen. It is mutually agreed that our liability for any errors is confined to replacement with correct species or, if not available, credit of the purchase price.

In the event of an incorrect count we will send the missing items. There is no opportunity for a credit unless those items are not available. The credit will be for the missing amount only.

Damage

Because of the type of packaging and custom-designed box style we use, shipping issues are rare. If there is a problem with your purchased items, it must be reported to us within 72 hours of receipt. Photos of the shipping materials and plants will be requested.

Claims resulting from carrier issues will result in your order being replaced or refunded once the claim is settled with the carrier.

Please report any other problems immediately, and we will make every effort to resolve any issues to your satisfaction. Under no circumstances will the claim amount exceed the order amount.

Inspections
Our nursery stock has been inspected by the Virginia Department of Agriculture. Your order will be shipped with a VA Nursery Inspection certificate. A copy of our current nursery certificate is here.

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Description

Sporobolus heterolepis, Prairie Dropseed, Native Grasses, Perennial Grass Plugs

Aquatic animal habitat support:
Average – Dry soil:
Average to moist soil:
Average well drained soil:
Average Wildlife Value:
Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture:
Deer Resistant:
Drought tolerant:
Drought Tolerant:
Dry-Moist Soil:
Erosion Control:
FACW- Usually occur in wetlands, but may occur in non-wetlands:
Flood Tolerant:
Full – Part Sun (6+ hours of sun):
Grass/ Sedge/ Rush:
Groundcover:
Herbaceous Emergent:
Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay:
Moist Soil:
Native to Coastal Regions:
Native To Mountain Regions:
Native to Piedmont Regions:
OBL- Almost always occur in wetlands:
Occasionally wet soil (non tidal):
Part Sun – Part Shade :
Perennial:
Saline tolerant:
Salt Tolerant:
Sandy soil, coarse texture:
Small Mammals:
Songbirds:
Threatened / Endangered:
UPL- Almost never occur in wetlands:
Waterfowl:
Wet soil (Tidal):
Full Sun:

Sporobolus heterolepis, Prairie Dropseed, Native Grasses, Perennial Grass Plugs

This native grasses is especially valuable for songbirds; fall ripening seeds provide nutritious grain for seed-eaters and many moth and butterfly caterpillars feed inconspicuously on the foliage, providing essential food for nesting birds to feed their chicks.

Looks great toward the front of the border or weaving in and out of taller flowering plants. Use in native plant gardens, naturalized areas, prairies and meadows. Excellent in massed plantings. Provides food and cover for wildlife.

Tough and drought tolerant. Grow in full sun in dry to average soil. Spaced evenly 24-36 inches apart, it can make a formal ground cover.

Foliage and flower characteristics: This is a fine textured grass with narrow leaves ranging from a rich green hue in summer to a golden rust color in the fall. It produces thin panicles with many branches that terminate in small spikelets, with each spikelet holding a single floret.

Bloom Time: July – September with rusty brown flowers approximately 3ft in height.

Soil/Light Requirements: Full sun with good drainage. Is drought tolerant, but does not tolerate shading by other tall plants. Will also tolerate akaline soil.  This plant will do well in a xeri-landscape as it can tolerant moist to dry soil conditions and rocky soil. It pairs well with Purple Coneflowers, Rudbeckia, Butterfly weed and even Little Bluestem grass.  Attracts songbirds and pollinators.

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