Sporobolus heterolepis 'Gone With The Wind' ~ Gone With The Wind Prairie Dropseed orange-leaf (2) Lincoln Line Orchards

(2) Lincoln Line Orchards

gray  mildew

Prefers sunny areas in well-drained soils

Flower spikes clad with lavender blue two-lipped flowers that last from spring until frost

IMAGE: Katja Schulz from Washington

Sporobolus heterolepis 'Gone With The Wind' ~ Gone With The Wind Prairie Dropseed orange-leaf (2) Lincoln Line OrchardsGone With The Wind Prairie Dropseed is a clump forming native grass with fine hair like arching medium green foliage that takes on copper orange to red overtones in fall before fading to light copper or cream for winter. Airy panicles sporting tan flowers bloom on whispy stems in summer and drop in fall. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well drained soils. Drought tolerant. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Midwest and NE N. America Height: 3 4'