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Yellow Prairie Grass
Sorghastrum nutans
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$9.99
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$13.32
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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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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.
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Wonderful Backdrop to my Perennial Bed
"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."
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."
Love this grasd!We are having a major heatwave here. Looks li
"Wish they could have been a bit larger for instance impact"