Regional Picks: Tough Ground Covers – Midwest
1. ‘Tara’ Prairie Dropseed Name:Sporobolus heterolepis‘Tara’ USDA hardiness zones:3 to 9 Size:2 to 3 foot marvelous and encompassing Conditions : Full sun ; mediocre , well - drained soil This especial midget cultivar of our native prairie drop-seed is a must - have for every garden , whether work into mixed plantings or installed en masse shot as a ground cover . ‘ Tara ’ stands tall year - one shot and develops striking orange and reddish hues each autumn ....