Tall Dropseed

Common Name(s):
Tall Dropseed, Dropseed,Tall
Scientific Name:
Sporobolus compositus
Synoyms:
Sporobolus asper
Family:
Poaceae
Longevity:
Perennial
Season:
Warm
Origin:
Native
Height:
60 - 120 cm
Flowers:
Aug - Nov
Description: Commonly found growing on meadows and prairies on medium to heavy textured soils in the eastern half of our region. It has a narrow inflorescence and its seeds are larger than other dropseeds. The inflorescence is sometimes eclosed in the upper sheath. Leaves taper to a fine point. It is of little value to wildlife and provides fair forage for cattle.