species 1,679 observations

Tall Dropseed

Sporobolus compositus

Field notes

Supports All

14 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Obscure Skipper, Least Skipper 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Chestnut-collared Longspur, Smith's Longspur, Snow Goose, Pallid-winged Grasshopper 11
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Seaside Lady Beetle 1

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS.