Sorghastrum Indian Steel

Indian Grass
$16.95 ea.
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Welcome Fall Food Source for Songbirds
One of North America's most beautiful native grasses. Upright stiff blue leaf blades are joined in late summer by towering feathery golden-brown seed fronds held aloft. Foliage transforms to golden tan in fall. Adds movement and majestic drama to any landscape. The large seed heads provide a welcome food source in fall for songbirds. Sorghastrum Indian Steel is a warm season clump-forming grass noted for its upright form and blue-green foliage. Indian grass provides four-season interest as it will retain some gold color throughout the winter. Tolerates a wide range of soils. This ornamental grass once covered large parts of the tallgrass prairie in the Midwest.

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Code SOIS

Patent

Plant Type Perennials, Grasses

Species nutans

Height Tall 4' (5' in flower)

Spacing Plant 2' apart

Bloom Time Late Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones 4-9

Soil Type Normal, Clay, Sandy

Water Needs Low

Sold In Plantable Pots

Special Features

  • Deer Resistant
  • Winter Interest

Planting Sites

  • Good for Hedge
  • Wet Site Tolerant

Sorghastrum General Information

Sorghastrum are noted for their narrow, upright habit and metallic blue foliage. Tolerant of a wide range of soils. Native to North American Prairies. Ornamental Grasses are restricted from Idaho and Oregon. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Sorghastrum Plant Care

Can be divided in spring when needed. Cut back in early spring to 3-4" before new growth appears.

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