Northern Dropseed - Sporobolus heterolepis

Common Name: Northern Dropseed
Botanical Name: Sporobolus heterolepis
Category: Grasses
Flower Color: Pink, Brown
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Conditions: Well-drained, Dry
Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Sun
Foliage: Orange/Yellow Fall Color
Height: 1-3 feet
Wildlife: Birds
Description: This attractive grass likes a sunny spot with dry, rocky, well-drained soil. It grows 2-3 feet tall. Its green foliage turns a golden orange in the fall. It attracts many types of birds. The pink to brown flowers bloom in the summer and smell like coriander.