Sand Dropseed

April 7, 2024
Common Name: Sand Dropseed Scientific Name: Sporobolus cryptandrus Layer: Groundcover, Vignette, Structure Light Conditions: Sun, Part-sun, Shade Soil Conditions: Dry, Moist-drained, Moist Bloom Colour: Green Season of Interest: Summer, Fall Suitable for: Lawn replacement, Septic bed, Shoreline Description: This is one smart grass that is able to live in harsh, sandy conditions because it releases its seeds only when conditions are right. The seeds look great, too!
  • Common Name: Sand Dropseed
  • Scientific Name: Sporobolus cryptandrus
  • Layer: Groundcover, Vignette, Structure
  • Light Conditions: Sun, Part-sun, Shade
  • Soil Conditions: Dry, Moist-drained, Moist
  • Bloom Colour: Green
  • Season of Interest: Summer, Fall
  • Suitable for: Lawn replacement, Septic bed, Shoreline
  • Description: This is one smart grass that is able to live in harsh, sandy conditions because it releases its seeds only when conditions are right. The seeds look great, too!

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