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Golden Needles Prairie Dropseed
Sporobolus heterolepis 'Golden Needles'
SKU #48033
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Foliage reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall and wide; plumes to 3 ft tall.
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| Description | A brilliant yellow, finely textured grass that forms neat, arching clumps. In summer, the foliage transitions to a soft chartreuse as flower stalks emerge, topped with airy, remarkably fragrant, light brown panicles. Attractive accent, or easy-care groundcover, if planted en masse. Long-lived and trouble free. Rarely self-seeds. A selection of a North American native plant. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid-summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Care Instructions | Tolerates a range of soils, including heavy clay; prefers slightly dry, rocky soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; allow to dry slightly between intervals. Once established, reduce frequency. Trim or mow to the ground in early spring before new growth begins. |
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| Description | A brilliant yellow, finely textured grass that forms neat, arching clumps. In summer, the foliage transitions to a soft chartreuse as flower stalks emerge, topped with airy, remarkably fragrant, light brown panicles. Attractive accent, or easy-care groundcover, if planted en masse. Long-lived and trouble free. Rarely self-seeds. A selection of a North American native plant. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Mid-summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
Care
| Care Instructions | Tolerates a range of soils, including heavy clay; prefers slightly dry, rocky soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; allow to dry slightly between intervals. Once established, reduce frequency. Trim or mow to the ground in early spring before new growth begins. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.