Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Sporobolus heterolepis
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Habitat
Hay fields
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 2
12-4
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
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Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
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Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Kernel
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SPOROBOLUS heterolepis
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Prairie Dropseed
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
prairie dropseed
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Prärie Dropseed
Mais
In French
prairie dropseed
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
dropseed pradera
Maíz dulce
In Greek
λιβάδι dropseed
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
pradaria dropseed
milho doce
In Polish
łąka dropseed
Kukurydza
In Latin
PRATUM grama
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Prairie Dropseed and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Prairie Dropseed and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Dropseed and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Dropseed season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Corn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Prairie Dropseed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prairie Dropseed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Prairie Dropseed and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Prairie Dropseed and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Dropseed height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Prairie Dropseed and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Prairie Dropseed flower color: Red, Green, Purple, Light Green
Prairie Dropseed leaf color: Green
Sweet Corn flower color:
- Sweet Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Prairie Dropseed and Sweet Corn
Care of Prairie Dropseed and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Dropseed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prairie Dropseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.