Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Sporobolus heterolepis

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Sporobolus heterolepis

Common Name: 'Prairie dropseed'

An attractive, slow-growing, clump-forming deciduous grass. Mounds of fine mid-green leaves are topped by stems bearing a haze of small pink flowers opening pink and fading to silver. In autumn the foliage turns golden with orange hues, fading to light bronze in winter. Jul-Sep. H75cm S75cm.

£10.00

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Care Instructions

Best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. A good choice for prairie plantings.

  • Grasses & Bamboos
  • Good as cut flower
  • Good for seaside
  • Good for sun
  • Good for dry soil
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Silver flowers
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • 60cm to 90cm
Plant No: 2875

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871