Formerly called 'Mesa Form', this statuesque prairie dropseed comes to us from the breeding efforts at the Los Lunas Plant Materials Center in NM. Originally bred to be a wind barrier, this form has a commanding presence with its sturdy, upright habit, medium green, strap-like foliage and very showy flower spikes that appear in summer. A herbaceous alternative to expensive fencing, 'Windbreaker' is also a terrific native substitute for pampas grass.
This statuesque for of Prairie Dropseed is a landscape revelation with big, almost Pampas Grass-like form that lends it to use as a wall or windbreak. its commanding presence boasts upright form, bold, strap-like foliage and showy flower spikes in summer and fall.
- Flower plums are great for fall flower arrangements
- Attracts birds
- Provides shelter for beneficial wildlife
- Great as a wind barrier or natural fencing
- Attracts bees
- Great native substitution for Pampas grass
- Sturdy, upright habit
- Medium green, strap-like foliage
- Very showy flower spikes that appear in summer
Full Sun
Characteristics and Attributes
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Foliage Color:
- Green
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Programs:
- American Beauties Native Plants®
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Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Late Summer
- Fall
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Exposure:
- Full Sun
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Habit:
- Upright
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