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Prairie Dropseed
Sporobolus heterolepis
Prairie Dropseed
In stock · from $14.99
Fine-textured, hair-like, medium green leaves form an arching foliage mound. Foliage turns golden with orange hues in fall, fading to light bronze into winter. Flower panicles appear in late summer.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-22.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Prairie Dropseed get?
About 12-18" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Prairie Dropseed need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Prairie Dropseed need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Prairie Dropseed grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Prairie Dropseed deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Prairie Dropseed in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Prairie Dropseed wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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