Grass, Prairie Dropseed, Golden Needles

Sporobolus heterolepis

$24.99

Outdoor Plant Size

Back for the 2026 season.

A fine-textured grass for the landscape with tall, slender stalks that display airy, remarkably fragrant, light brown, late summer panicles. Dense, mounded foliage turns deep copper-gold in fall. Attractive accent, or easy care groundcover, if planted en masse. Long-lived and trouble free.

Mature Height: 24 - 36"

Mature Spread: 18 - 24"

Sunlight Exposure: Sun

Water Needs: Low

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase and confident in your gardening experience. Plants in healthy condition may be returned within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Non-plant items may also be returned within 14 days if unused and in original packaging. A receipt is required.

Please Note: Images on our website or tags may show plants at full maturity or in bloom. Actual plants may vary in size, maturity, and seasonal appearance at time of purchase.

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase and confident in your gardening experience. Plants in healthy condition may be returned within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Non-plant items may also be returned within 14 days if unused and in original packaging. A receipt is required.

Please Note: Images on our website or tags may show plants at full maturity or in bloom. Actual plants may vary in size, maturity, and seasonal appearance at time of purchase.

Plant Profile

Grass, Prairie Dropseed, Golden Needles

Sunlight Exposure

Sun

Water Needs

Low

Landscape Use

Border, Accent, Mass Planting

Growth Rate

Slow

Growth Shape

Clumping

Flowering Season

Summer, Fall

Foliage Color

Green

Pest + Disease Resistance

Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Insect Resistant, Disease Resistant

Pollinator + Wildlife Support

Native (Great Lakes Region), Benefits Birds

Season of Interest

Summer, Fall

Fall Color

Copper-Brown-Bronze

Garden Performance & Beauty

None

Environmental Tolerances

Cold Tolerant, Erosion Control, Juglone (Black Walnut) Tolerant

Winter Foliage

Deciduous

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Local Delivery

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Need Help?

You can make an appointment with our plant specialist for your next visit to our store, or email us.