




Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Alchemilla mollis

Pennisetum alopecuroides

Salvia nemorosa

Echinacea purpurea

Knautia macedonica

Deschampsia cespitosa

Coreopsis verticillata

Bouteloua gracilis

Sesleria caerulea

Seslaria heufleriana

Leucanthemum vulgare

Nepeta racemosa

Panicum virgatum

Sedum spectabile

Anemone hybrida

Echinacea purpurea

Briza media

Pennisetum alopecuroides

Perovskia

Phlomis russeliana

Rudbeckia fulgida

Echinops bannaticus

Luzula nivea

Panicum virgatum

Hydrangea paniculata

Lavandula angustifolia

Panicum virgatum

Salvia nemorosa

Calamagrostis acutiflora
Prairie dropseed is a long-lived and maintenance-free grass that deserves a place of honor in full sun. For planting, choose a location where water does not pool, as the plant requires well-drained, loamy to sandy soil. Heavy and clayey soils must be improved with a drainage layer of gravel or an admixture of sand so that the roots do not rot. Plant the seedlings at a spacing of 40–50 cm (approximately 4 to 6 plants per square meter), which will ensure them enough space and air circulation. Water the plants thoroughly after planting, but once rooted, prairie dropseed becomes very drought-resistant thanks to its deep root system.
This ornamental grass is an ideal choice for beginners because it does not suffer from any diseases or pests and does not require complex fertilization; common garden soil is sufficient. However, keep in mind that prairie dropseed grows more slowly and it takes a while for the clump to reach its final size and beauty, so be patient in the first years. A great advantage is its high frost resistance down to -28 °C. Do not cut the leaves in the fall; their golden coloring and dry inflorescences will decorate the garden even under the snow and at the same time protect the clump from frost. Perform the cutting back only in early spring, when you remove the entire above-ground part low above the ground to make room for new green shoots.
If you plan to grow prairie dropseed in a container or window box, it is possible, but you must provide it with specific conditions. Due to the deep roots, choose a sufficiently high and voluminous pot with a water drainage hole. Always place a drainage layer of expanded clay or small stones at the bottom of the container. Plants in containers are more susceptible to drying out than in open soil, so check them regularly during the hot summer and water them moderately, even though it is a drought-loving species.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
See how the seedling looks over the course of a year.














Stipa tenuissima

Sesleria autumnalis

Calamagrostis acutiflora

Pennisetum alopecuroides

Deschampsia cespitosa

Deschampsia cespitosa

Sesleria caerulea

Panicum virgatum

Calamagrostis acutiflora

Pennisetum alopecuroides

Stipa pennata

Stipa capillata

Eragrostis spectabilis

Muhlenbergia capillaris

Melica ciliata

Briza media

Briza media

Deschampsia cespitosa

Muhlenbergia reverchonii

Deschampsia cespitosa