Northern dropseed, also called prairie dropseed, is more commonly associated with the Midwestern states today, but this highly ornamental grass is actually native to the Northeast. Prairie dropseed is a great addition to gardens that need a compact and well-behaved low-mounding grass. With a graceful habit, prairie dropseed rarely grows above 1-2’, followed by taller airy flower stalks in late summer. Holds a nice green color all summer that fades to yellow in fall.
1 Gallon pot.
Northern dropseed, also called prairie dropseed, is more commonly associated with the Midwestern states today, but this highly ornamental grass is actually native to the Northeast. Prairie dropseed is a great addition to gardens that need a compact and well-behaved low-mounding grass. With a graceful habit, prairie dropseed rarely grows above 1-2’, followed by taller airy flower stalks in late summer. Holds a nice green color all summer that fades to yellow in fall.
1 Gallon pot.
Height: 2’
Bloom Time: late summer
Light: full sun, part shade
Soil: medium-wet, average, medium dry, dry
Establishment: easy, no special requirements
Deer Resistance: high
Pollinator Support: low
Other: songbirds use seeds as fall/winter food source
Native Range: Northeast (now rare), Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Great Plains
Seed propagated: yes
