A component of the tallgrass prairie, this attractive and bold grass provides a tall upright form in meadow gardens. It is native to the central and eastern United States. The wide blue-green leaves can rise to 7 feet, developing a deep orange to purple hue in the fall. Very showy fluffy golden-brown flower spikes emerge in the early fall. It handles a wide range of conditions, growing well in sun to shade, and in dry to moist soils. Indian Grass is a larval host for butterflies.
Sorghastrum nutans (Indiangrass)
Sorghastrum nutans
Indiangrass
A component of the tallgrass prairie, this attractive and bold grass provides a tall upright form in meadow gardens. It is native to the central and eastern United States. The wide blue-green leaves can rise to 7 feet, developing a deep orange to purple hue in the fall. Very showy fluffy golden-brown flower spikes emerge in the early fall. It handles a wide range of conditions, growing well in sun to shade, and in dry to moist soils. Indian Grass is a larval host for butterflies.
| Plant Type | Native, Grass |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low, High |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 6 (ft) |
| Spread | 6 (ft) |
| Spacing | 4' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging |
| Tolerance | Heat |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
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