Soroghastrum Nutans Indian Grass
Sorghastrum nutans, more commonly known as Indian grass, is a warm season perennial grass native to Missouri, where it grows in prairies, glades and open woods. Plants typically grow 3 to 5 feet, although they can be as tall as 6 feet on rare occasions.
Plant Description
Sorghastrum nutans, more commonly known as Indian grass, is a warm season perennial grass native to Missouri, where it grows in prairies, glades and open woods. Plants typically grow 3 to 5 feet, although they can be as tall as 6 feet on rare occasions. They grow slender, blue-green leaves that stand upright and turn orange-yellow in fall and retain some of their color throughout winter. It also has stiff flowering stems that grow vertically and are topped with light brown flower panicles with yellow stamens. The panicles turn bronze/chestnut brown in fall, and later take on a grayish hue.
Light Needs:
Partial sun
Watering Needs:
Regular watering in extreme heat. Tolerant of drier climates once established.
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: 12” to 15”
Growth Width: 12” to 15”
Key Feature:
Flowers in summer
Blooms:
Summer
Landscape Uses:
Containers, edging, groundcover, border, erosion control
Plant Type
Perennial
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage Color
Green
Flower Color
Blue
Blooms
Summer
Climate Zones
2-10, 14-24
Average Size
12” to 15” high and wide
Growth Rate
Moderate
Instructions:
Water regularly during the first season in order to establish a deep root system. Remove old foliage before new growth appears in order to maintain a clean appearance. To divide, remove every 2 to 3 years during early spring.
Water:Regular watering in extreme heat. Tolerant of drier climates once established.
Sunlight:Partial sun
Special Uses
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