Sporobolus compositus
Rough Dropseed
Grown from seed
Perennial grass; 2-4ft tall
Warm season bunchgrass; greenish-purple seedheads bloom late summer to fall; foliage becomes tan in late autumn and winter
Deep roots contribute to soil stabilization and erosion control; a good species for prairie restoration
Moderate forage value for livestock; provides food and cover to various grasshoppers, song birds, and small mammals
Birds attracted to both grasshoppers and seeds, including sparrows, longspurs, and juncos
Does not spread aggressively; spreads primarily through seed dispersal
Rough Dropseed
Grown from seed
Perennial grass; 2-4ft tall
Warm season bunchgrass; greenish-purple seedheads bloom late summer to fall; foliage becomes tan in late autumn and winter
Deep roots contribute to soil stabilization and erosion control; a good species for prairie restoration
Moderate forage value for livestock; provides food and cover to various grasshoppers, song birds, and small mammals
Birds attracted to both grasshoppers and seeds, including sparrows, longspurs, and juncos
Does not spread aggressively; spreads primarily through seed dispersal
Rough Dropseed
Grown from seed
Perennial grass; 2-4ft tall
Warm season bunchgrass; greenish-purple seedheads bloom late summer to fall; foliage becomes tan in late autumn and winter
Deep roots contribute to soil stabilization and erosion control; a good species for prairie restoration
Moderate forage value for livestock; provides food and cover to various grasshoppers, song birds, and small mammals
Birds attracted to both grasshoppers and seeds, including sparrows, longspurs, and juncos
Does not spread aggressively; spreads primarily through seed dispersal
Details
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Tan
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Summer, Fall
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2-4’
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Dry, Medium
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Full
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Velvet Striped Grasshopper
Pasture Grasshopper
Handsome Grasshopper -
Not Classified
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No stratification required