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Indian grass attracts birds and butterflies to the garden with feathery plumes and golden seed heads. A native ornamental grass with an upright form and slender blue-green foliage, flowers stand on sturdy stems above foliage in late summer and darken to chestnut hues in fall. Fall color ranges from orange to purple. Drought tolerant and deer resistant. (Sorghastrum nutans)
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
3-5’ tall and 1-2’ wide. One of the dominant grass species of the tallgrass prairie, Indian grass makes a lovely addition to wildflower meadows, providing late season color and winter interest. Also stunning planted en masse in garden beds or as a vertical accent. Indian grass is a host plant of the pepper-and-salt skipper. Birds feed on the seed and collect dried stems for nesting. Highly adaptable to most soils including heavy clays, shallow rocky soils, and poor drainage. Ideal for poor, infertile soils and dry sites. Limit water and fertility to keep plants upright. Indian grass tolerates black walnut trees and is effective for erosion control on slopes. Cut plants back in late winter or very early spring before new growth emerges.
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Associated SKUs
AM016049 AM012334 (1 Pound) - Out of stock. AM012335 (5 Pounds) - Out of stock. AM012336 (1/2 Pound) - Out of stock. AM012337 (1/4 Pound) - Out of stock. AM015548 (10 Pounds) - Out of stock. AM015549 (25 Pounds) - Out of stock. AM015550 (50 Pounds) - Out of stock.
Botanical Name
Sorghastrum nutans
Common Name
Indian Grass
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Seed Life Cycle
Perennial
Mature Height
36-60" tall
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Wildflower Mix or Specie
Species
Grass Type
Warm Season
Seeds Per Pound
170000
Coverage
1 lb. per 3,000 Square Feet; 12-15 lbs. per Acre
Soil Type
Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Native, Groundcover, Winter Interest, Good For Erosion Control
Ships As
Seed
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada
Yes
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