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Rough Dropseed, Sporobolus Aspera

Big Bluestem

Full Sun, Native, Warm-season

This native grass is not as commonly sold as an ornamental in comparison to some of the others. It did not have an outstanding first season, but we will monitor it closely.

Its second year was not very productive, either. Although it did put up a seed head, very little vigor was observed on this grass.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

36”

5

YearHeight/Width
Year 120”/10”
Year 236”/8”
DatePictures
September 2007Big Bluestem
September 2008Big Bluestem