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About This Plant
Also known as Northern dropseed, this native, warm-season grass adds a lovely texture to your landscape and does well in hot, dry, sunny conditions. The appropriately named plant drops seeds in the fall, which are a great source of food for seed-eating birds.
Plant Details
Environment
Attributes
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- Leaf Retentions
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- Mature Plant Heights
- Bloom Colors
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- Additional Features
Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
Some people feel the flowers smell like buttered popcorn, while others say cilantro.
Alternate Names
Prairie Drop Seed
