Indian Grass (Sorghastrium nutans)
$6.00
PLANT INFORMATION
Plant Size: CP32
Name: Indian Grass – Sorghastrium nutans
Indiangrass brings a natural drama to the autumn landscape with its rich golden-bronze seed heads. One of the earliest warm season grasses to set seed, this prairie tallgrass forms upright clumps with blue-green summer foliage that turns gold in the fall. This showy perennial’s fall color is deep orange to purple.
Type: Perennial Grass
Water Needs: Average water needs
Hardiness: Climate zones 3-9
Light Requirement: Full Sun to look its best
Soil: Tolerant of a wide range of soils including heavy clays, Indiangrass is easily grown in dry to medium well-drained soils
Conditions Comments: Along with little bluestem, big bluestem and switchgrass, Indian grass is an important species in the tallgrass prairie. The bright yellow flowers contrast attractively with the blue-gray foliage. The grass stays low most of the year and then gets tall before blooming in early autumn.
DISEASE, PEST, AND DEER RESISTANCE
Drought resistant, Deer Resistant
Value to Wildlife and Insects
Attracts butterflies, is a larval host to the Pepper-and-Salt Skipper butterfly, and creates a supportive environment for wildlife, including songbirds and gamebirds.
Availability: 5 in stock
