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Prairie Dropseed

(Sporobolus heterolepis)

Warm Season Species
Growth Form bunchgrass
Origin Native
Inflorescence narrow, pyramidal panicle to 20 cm, spikelets awnless and grayish fringed
Ligules with hairs

Native to North America, from the Great Plains, throughout the Great Lakes; grows to 30”, adapted to sandy and silty loam soils; commonly associated with Little Bluestem.

Seeded at 1–2 pounds PLS/acre. 5,000,000 seeds/pound.

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