Prairie dropseed

Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) is a perennial grass or sedge native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green.
It grows at moderate speed as a bunch to a height of about 2.3 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan of 100 to 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: seed. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: medium soil, pH 6-7.2, medium fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and medium drought tolerance. It tolerates partial shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Sporobolus heterolepis profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Sporobolus Category:Native perennial grasses and sedges Category:North American natives Category:Threatened or endangered natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Natives between 1 and 3 feet tall Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs