Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Green

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Native Garden

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Parking Strip

 

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Alternative

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Pine dropseed is a graceful bunchgrass with an upright and arching habit. soft green blades. Blooms earlier than many garden grasses, with green panicles turning straw colored and persisting into winter. Provides food and shelter for butterflies and birds. Grows 10 to 15 inches tall and wide. Drought tolerant.

A Utah native. Adapted to a broad range of soils, but is naturally most abundant in rocky, moderately dry soils. Best grown in full sun in well drained soils. Mow or trim in late winter to early spring. If using for a meadow planting, mix with sideoats or blue grama grasses.