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Yellow Prairie Grass is a resilient native grass species that supports birds, butterflies, and wildlife. Upright foliage emerges in spring, grows most vigorously in summer, and turns luminous gold in fall. Bronze flower panicles extend above the foliage on stiff upright stems in the late summer and fall. Yellow Prairie Grass was a dominant species of the tallgrass prairie that once covered large parts of the Midwest. Its deep fibrous roots make it resilient in rocky, clay, and sandy soil, great for erosion resistance, and very drought tolerant.
Yellow Prairie Grass (Sorghastrum nutans) (formerly known as Indiangrass) is a warm-season bunchgrass native to most of Southern Canada and almost all of the United States except for the 5 most western states; it is most common in the Midwestern Plains of North America. It has a dense fibrous root systems that can reach up to seven feet deep or more, which helped build the rich prairie soils over thousands of years; these deep roots make Sorghastrum nutans especially good for erosion prevention drought-resistance. This grass can also tolerate poor, rocky, sandy, and clay soil. It does not do well in full shade, and it tends to open flop in moist, rich soils. It will self-seed and spread in optimum growing conditions. Cut this grass back to the ground in early spring just as new growth appears.
This native species provides excellent year-round habitat for birds and wildlife, nesting materials for bees, and offers seeds to feed songbirds. Yellow Prairie Grass also serves as a larval host to the Pepper-and-Salt Skipper butterfly. Yellow Prairie Grass is highly resistant to deer grazing.
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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
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Key Features
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Late summer to frost
Advantages
Attracts Birds
Native
Mass Plantings
Privacy
Autumn Interest
Winter Interest
Erosion Control
Deer Resistant
Tolerates
Occasional Drought
Low Fertility
Additional information
Mature Height
3-8' tall
Mature Spread
12-24" wide
Soil Type
Average Soil
Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Planting Depth
The base of the stem(s) should be just at the soil surface after watering in
"I planted this as a backdrop to my perennial bed on the side of my deck. It came in healthy and has grown well this summer. Can't wait to see it grow into the space and provide privacy and block the ugliness under the deck. Might order more to repeat the look in the front of the deck next spring."
— Busy B. (5/5)
Good quality, as always
"I have been happy with the quality of American Meadows. First batch, plants were small, second batch really strong and vibrant. However, I think most will make it, thanks to the quality of plants."
— Rigby (5/5)
Love this grasd!We are having a major heatwave here. Looks li
"Wish they could have been a bit larger for instance impact"
— Chazz (5/5)
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