About
This graceful grass, with arching foliage. Seedheads provide multi-season appeal.
About the genus
Sporobolus are a large genus of plants in the grass family which are prairie or savannah plants. They produce a soft cloud of small flower heads, turning to seeds at a later date, the stems of which can grow up to 20 inches in height above a clump of arching leaves. Leaves are bright green during the summer, turning to yellow to orange in autumn and brown in winter.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting, containers.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Cut back late winter.
PruningCut old growth to base in late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.