Grass - Prairie Dropseed

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Grass - Prairie Dropseed

As the seed ripens, it droops over. It has an upright, arching growth habit. Grows two feet high on any well-drained soil, and does particularly well on dry sand. Considered by many to be the most handsome of the prairie grasses, it makes a well-defined and distinctive border when planted 18 to 24 inches apart. Prairie Dropseed produces a magnificent fountain of fine-textured, emerald green leaves, adding a touch of elegance to any planting. The seedhead has a faint but unmistakable fragrance, often described as resembling a combination of fresh popcorn and cilantro. The plant turns a golden yellow in the fall. The Grass 'Prairie Dropseed', Sporobolus heterolepis, is a native American prairie plant. The highly nutritious seeds are much sought after by birds. ... more info

 

Daylily - Siloam Dream Baby ‘Siloam Dream Baby’ prefers a full sun area that is well-drained. Use for cut flowers, massing, edging, in borders or in mixed containers and tubs. ‘Siloam Dream Baby’ will bloom from May through July, with outstanding color and it is a definite reblommer. Although the blooms will last only for one day, there are many blooms on strong stems that rise above tall grassy foliage, (remove in late fall). ‘Siloam Dream Baby’ is considered to be pest and deer resistant. The Daylily Siloam Dream Baby, 'Hemerocallis ‘Siloam Dream Baby’, has very fragrant lightly ruffled, creamy apricot petals with lilac ribs, purple-red eyezones and green throats and a flower size of 3. With dark green foliage, this daylily will reach a height of 18” and a plant spread of 18-24”. 5”.

Grass - Prairie Dropseed