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Sporobolus heterolepis

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The ornamental grass Sporobolus heterolepis (ornamental grass) bears showy and fragrant blossoms during late summer. A specimen plant, Sporobolus heterolepis (ornamental grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Sporobolus heterolepis tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer. This ornamental grass attracts birds to your garden. In the fall, Sporobolus heterolepis enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage, and in the winter it offers visual interest to your garden.
Cautions Be advised that Sporobolus heterolepis (ornamental grass) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.