Minus icon Plant Type Perennials, Grasses
Minus icon Height Tall 4' (5' in flower)
Minus icon Spacing Plant 2' apart
Minus icon Bloom Time Late Summer to Early Fall
Minus icon Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Minus icon Growing Zones 4-9
Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Clay, Sandy
Minus icon Water Needs Low
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel'
Sorghastrum are noted for their narrow, upright habit and metallic blue foliage. Tolerant of a wide range of soils. Native to North American Prairies. Indian Grass is ideal for stabilizing slopes prone to erosion. Ornamental grasses are restricted in Oregon.
Can be divided in spring when needed. Cut back in early spring to 3-4" before new growth appears.
Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!
We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!
We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.
