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Sorghastrum nutans
'Indian Steel'

"Indian Grass"

Once of the most beautiful & characteristic grasses of the once vast American tall-grass prairie. “Indian Grass” is an attractive, clumping, warm season grass. The foliage varies from light green to almost blue. The leaves, up to ½” wide and 12” long, branch off the stem at a 45 degree angle. Growing to 3’ tall (taller in rich soil and moisture), it blooms in late Summer, bearing showy, tan-yellow, soft, feathery, delicate plumes to 12” long and 3’ wide. In Fall, it turns a beautiful burnt orange, providing great “Winter interest”. Tolerating a wide range of conditions, it’s DROUGHT TOLERANT once established, but does best in deep, loamy soil, with water. One of the most beautiful grasses to use in fresh or dried arrangements. Readily reseeds but needs two seasons to become established.

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Avg - Low water Perennial grass

USDA zones 4-10


(Once established)

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