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Sporobolus heterolepis
Common Name: prairie dropseed
According to wild Niel Dibol, of Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI, it is "often considered to be the most handsome of the prairie grasses. It makes a well defined and very distinctive border." Fine textured, deep green foliage with lovely, light and airy flowers to 2 1/2" in September and October. Flowers have a slight fragrance similar to coriander. Often has glowing pumpkin orange fall color. Good drought tolerance. |
Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9
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Vernonia noveboracensis
Common Name: New York ironweed
Deep purple haze in damp meadows, roadsides and pastures. A lovely native that adapts well to any moist location.
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Height: 4-7 Feet
Spread: 2-4 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-8
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