species 4,315 observations
Prairie Dropseed
Sporobolus heterolepis
Field notes
Supports All
18
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
The Relic, Leonard's Skipper, Least Skipper
3
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
LeConte's Sparrow, Snow Goose, Pallid-winged Grasshopper, Brown Bear
12
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Green Cone-headed Planthopper, Wide-footed Treehopper, Seaside Lady Beetle
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Dry soil Erosion Foot traffic Pollution
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.