Wright's dropseed (Sporobolus wrightii) spoor-OB-oh-lus RITE-ee-eye Genus:  Sporobolus Largely untried in the northern states, Wright's dropseed is a great new grass that is becoming a substitute in southern gardens for unwieldy pampas grass ( Cortaderia selloana ). Heat and drought tolerant, its gray-green foliage sports airy clouds of flowers atop tall stems in summer. This grass is good as a single specimen or in a group as a showy backdrop. Noteworthy Characteristics:  This tall grass has a very tough constitution. Care:  Provide full sun to light shade. It tolerates a wide variety of soils. Propagation:  Divide clumps, or sow seed in situ, in spring or fall.

Overview

Height 6 ft. to 10 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Adaptable Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer Uses Beds and Borders, Naturalizing, Screening, Specimen Plant/Focal Point Style Meadow Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Grasses