Common Name: Tara Prairie Dropseed
Botanical Name: Sporobolus heterolepis’Tara’
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.