Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Sporobolus heterolepis
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Hay fields
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Purple, Light Green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SPOROBOLUS heterolepis
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Prairie Dropseed
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
prairie dropseed
पेकॉन
In German
Prärie Dropseed
Pekannuss
In French
prairie dropseed
Pacanier
In Spanish
dropseed pradera
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
λιβάδι dropseed
Pecan
In Portuguese
pradaria dropseed
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
łąka dropseed
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
PRATUM grama
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Sporobolus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Prairie Dropseed and Pecan
Season and care of Prairie Dropseed and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Dropseed and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Dropseed season is Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Prairie Dropseed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Prairie Dropseed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Prairie Dropseed and Pecan Physical Information
Prairie Dropseed and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Dropseed height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Prairie Dropseed and Pecan are as follows:
Prairie Dropseed flower color: Red, Green, Purple, Light Green
Prairie Dropseed leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Prairie Dropseed and Pecan
Care of Prairie Dropseed and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Dropseed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Prairie Dropseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.