species 253 observations

Mesa Dropseed

Sporobolus flexuosus

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Wandering Skipper 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Snow Goose, Pallid-winged Grasshopper, Rainbow Grasshopper, Texas Range Grasshopper 7

Range

United States

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
Water use: Low
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.