{"product_id":"elymus-hystrix-bottlebrush-grass-copy","title":"Sporobulous heterolepis - PRAIRIE DROPSEED","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTANYA'S TAKE \u003c\/strong\u003eI tried to grow this plant a very long time ago in Michigan...but it didn't work out. Probably too much shade...willing to try again here in full sun as it is widely tolerant of all types of soils. When mature can withstand extreme drought. As a testament to this, if you travel south on North Capitol to New York Ave, on the right is a triangle of property behind the typical DC government iron fence. Easily 10 years ago they planted Prairie Dropseed there. While most have died, there are a few very robust hangers on. That is a super tough spot. No water. 100% blazing sun plus 10+ degrees hotter due to the asphalt and cars and constant wind from the vehicles. These can be super tough plants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators served \u003c\/strong\u003eBirds use the grass for nests and overwintering. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and texture  \u003c\/strong\u003eFine textured, shaggy, mophead appearance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers  \u003c\/strong\u003en\/a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight  \u003c\/strong\u003e1-2' x 2-3'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun, part shade or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e  Sun. Full blazing sun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a bully?  \u003c\/strong\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance  \u003c\/strong\u003eQuite a lot, but as with most plants, they need water to establish and will do better with at least some water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToughness rating \u003c\/strong\u003e Super tough\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould you give this plant a try?\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes. Full sun, average moisture should do this plant right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this native?  \u003c\/strong\u003eYup. DC, MD and VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plantfinder.mobot.org\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=f680\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pahls.com\/shop\/prairie-dropseed-grass-4\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetter pics here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bipartisan Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56999652491569,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6621\/2401\/files\/sporob_hetero_mbg.jpg?v=1793236220","url":"https:\/\/www.bipartisangardens.com\/products\/elymus-hystrix-bottlebrush-grass-copy","provider":"Bipartisan Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}