Sporobolus junceus

pineywoods dropseed

Poaceae (Gramineae)

Plant Specifics

Form:

grass

Size:

1-2 (3) ft tall by 1-2 ft wide

Life Span:

short-lived perennial

Flower Color:

pink

Fruit Color:

gold, brown

Phenology:

evergreen

Noted For:

Showy Flowers, Showy Fruits, Interesting Foliage

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Bunching grass in a wildflower garden. Border of walkways. This is a low plant, so best used near the front of a group planting.

Considerations:

Light:

Full Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Somewhat moist, no flooding ---- to ---- Very long very dry periods

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand

Suitable to Grow In:

Ecology

Wildlife:

Native Habitats:

Flatwoods, sandhills.