Native Plant Species Finder Tool

Part of EcoRestore Utah

Giant dropseed
Photo Credit to: Patrick Alexander

Giant Dropseed
Sporobolus Giganteus

Plant type: Grass
Growing Season: Warm
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: No information found

Soil & Plant Characteristics

Acceptable Soil Types: Loam, Sand
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Acidic
Max Plant Height (in ft): 6
First Bloom: July
Last Bloom: October
Flower Color: No information found

Location

Minimum Elevation (in ft): 300
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 6000
Counties: Carbon, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Kane, Sanjuan, Utah, Washington, Wayne

Reproduction and Growth

Growth Rate: NA
Germination Overall: Moderate
Germination Rate: No information found
Germination Requirements: No information found
Reproduction: No information found
Establishment: No information found

Ecological

Best Suited For These Conditions: Disturbance, Riparian
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Erosion control, Drought resilience

Additional Information

Commerical Availability: Yes

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