Tara Prairie Dropseed Common Name: Tara Prairie Dropseed Botanical Name: Sporobolus heterolepis’Tara’ Tara Prairie Dropseed Plant family: Poaceae Location: North Forest Trail Growing zone: 3-9 Height: 2′-3′ Spread: 2′-3′ Bloom time: August, September, October Bloom description: Small pink and brown tinted blooms. Leaf type: Long, whispy deep green leaves. Garden uses: Attractive edging or groundcover. Wildlife benefits: Seeds attract birds.