Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
-
Types
Sporobolus heterolepis
it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Purple, Light Green
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SPOROBOLUS heterolepis
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Prairie Dropseed
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
prairie dropseed
Zonal Geranium
In German
Prärie Dropseed
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
prairie dropseed
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
dropseed pradera
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
λιβάδι dropseed
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
pradaria dropseed
zonal Geranium
In Polish
łąka dropseed
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
PRATUM grama
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Sporobolus
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
-
Season and Care of Prairie Dropseed and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Prairie Dropseed and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Dropseed and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Dropseed season is Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Prairie Dropseed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prairie Dropseed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Prairie Dropseed and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Prairie Dropseed and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Dropseed height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Prairie Dropseed and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Prairie Dropseed flower color: Red, Green, Purple, Light Green
Prairie Dropseed leaf color: Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Prairie Dropseed and Zonal Geranium
Care of Prairie Dropseed and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Dropseed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Prairie Dropseed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.