Produces airy, open seed heads with tiny seeds that “drop” when mature, giving the plant its name.
In fall, foliage turns a beautiful golden-orange, and in winter it provides soft tan texture.
Slow to establish from seed, but very long-lived and forms graceful clumps over time.
Highly prized as an ornamental grass for its fine texture, fragrance, and four-season beauty.
Deer-resistant and low-maintenance.
Was used by indigenous peoples for food; the tiny seeds were ground into flour.
Produces airy, open seed heads with tiny seeds that “drop” when mature, giving the plant its name.
In fall, foliage turns a beautiful golden-orange, and in winter it provides soft tan texture.
Slow to establish from seed, but very long-lived and forms graceful clumps over time.
Highly prized as an ornamental grass for its fine texture, fragrance, and four-season beauty.
Deer-resistant and low-maintenance.
Was used by indigenous peoples for food; the tiny seeds were ground into flour.
Bloom: late summer
Habitats: black soil prairies; cemetery prairies; dolomite prairies; gravel prairies; hill prairies; limestone glades; prairie remnants along railroads
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: mesic to dry
Plant type (height): grass (1 to 2 feet)
Requirements: full sun
Soil: gravelly; loamy; rocky
