Sporobolus heterolepis 'Tara'

'Tara' is very slow-growing, to the point that usual suppliers refuse to grow it
Upright green blades, less arching than the species
Attractive flower spikes rising in summer well above the foliage
Orange-red fall color
Bloom Time: Late summer
Flower height: 50-60cm
Foliage height: 30-40cm
Grass Type: Warm Season

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Pink (pale)

HEIGHT:
30-60 cm

SPREAD:
30-40 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Sporobolus are drought-tolerant, growing best in sandy or rocky soils in full sun. Growing slowly, they are very low-maintenance.

Additional Notes about Dwarf Prairie Dropseed:

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to mid summer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions. Sparrows and other small birds love the seeds.