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Narrow-spike dropseed

Sporobolus contractus

Narrow-spike dropseed (Sporobolus contractus) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Mature size 6"–4'. Blooms Aug–Oct.

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Family
—
Group
grass
Native range
Native to 14 U.S. states, including AZ, CA, CO, CT, ME, MI…
USDA hardiness
Zones 2b–11a
Mature size
6"–4'
Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
Aug–Oct
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Narrow-spike dropseed (Sporobolus contractus)
Sporobolus contractus — Narrow-spike dropseed. Photo by John Rusk from Berkeley, CA, United States of America via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Narrow-spike dropseed (Sporobolus contractus) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Mature size 6"–4'. Blooms Aug–Oct.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, narrow-spike dropseed pairs naturally with: Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), Awlfruit sedge (Carex stipata), Broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia).

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