prairie dropseed Sporobolus heterolepis Type:native plants, ornamental grasses, perennials that last Notable Traits:attracts songbirds, butterfly caterpillar food, resistant: deer, tolerant of black walnut Hardiness:Zone 3 – 9 Mature Height:18-24in Light:sun (8+ hrs) Water:drought tolerant Bloom Color:brown, pink Bloom Time:summer Foliage:green Description 2′ narrow-leaved, fragrant native grass. Incredibly attractive in bloom and seed. NATIVE TO THE UPPER MIDWEST AND EASTERN U.S.