Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Sporobolus heterolepis
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Hay fields
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green, Purple, Light Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SPOROBOLUS heterolepis
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Prairie Dropseed
Red Currant
In Hindi
prairie dropseed
Red Currant
In German
Prärie Dropseed
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
prairie dropseed
Groseille
In Spanish
dropseed pradera
Grosella
In Greek
λιβάδι dropseed
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
pradaria dropseed
Groselha
In Polish
łąka dropseed
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
PRATUM grama
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Prairie Dropseed and Red Currant
Season and care of Prairie Dropseed and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Dropseed and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Dropseed season is Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Prairie Dropseed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Prairie Dropseed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Prairie Dropseed and Red Currant Physical Information
Prairie Dropseed and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Dropseed height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Prairie Dropseed and Red Currant are as follows:
Prairie Dropseed flower color: Red, Green, Purple, Light Green
Prairie Dropseed leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Prairie Dropseed and Red Currant
Care of Prairie Dropseed and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Dropseed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Prairie Dropseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.