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Rough Dropseed Seeds

Sporobolus asper

5.00 (1 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Plant the seed just below the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, since this seed cannot germinate in dry soil.

Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Mature plants do well in either moist or dry soil, and tolerate drought. This plant adapts well to various soil types such as sand, clay, and gravel. It will spread by self-seeding. Mature plants can be divided. This plant makes an very good choice for erosion control, wetland restoration, and strengthening stream banks. It is also a popular ornamental plant, and the seeds attract small birds.

Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seeds on the stem will begin to ripen to their mature brown color. Strip the mature seed from the stem and store it in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Sporobolus asper

Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge

Type: Native Grasses, Warm Season

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 30,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 36 Inches

Color: Green, Brown

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall

Rough Dropseed Seeds 5.0
Review By Tough Dropseed

Great products

My seeds arrived quickly in these beautiful Mylar packages. I am winter sowing seeds this year so I have already planted them. I will definitely buy from Everwilde again soon.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~1,000 Seeds) $2.98 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~30,000 Seeds) $7.09 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $12.12 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $30.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $135.00 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $240.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $570.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $1,080.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

This native grass has fine delicate leaves and prefers to grow in light dry soil during the warmest months of the year. This perennial grows to a medium height and is at home as a member of a short grass prairie community.
This native grass is highly valued as an ornamental plant because of its delicate, fine leaves. Small birds love to eat its seed, as well as finding its shelter and nesting material. The genus name "Sporobolus" comes from the Greek words for "to cast forth seed," referring to the way its small seeds easily fall to the ground.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow either in late fall or early spring. Plant the seed just below the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, since this seed cannot germinate in dry soil.

Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Mature plants do well in either moist or dry soil, and tolerate drought. This plant adapts well to various soil types such as sand, clay, and gravel. It will spread by self-seeding. Mature plants can be divided. This plant makes an very good choice for erosion control, wetland restoration, and strengthening stream banks. It is also a popular ornamental plant, and the seeds attract small birds.

Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seeds on the stem will begin to ripen to their mature brown color. Strip the mature seed from the stem and store it in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Sporobolus asper

Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge

Type: Native Grasses, Warm Season

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 30,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 36 Inches

Color: Green, Brown

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 1 reviews
5.0

Review By Tough Dropseed

Great products

My seeds arrived quickly in these beautiful Mylar packages. I am winter sowing seeds this year so I have already planted them. I will definitely buy from Everwilde again soon.