Indian Grass
Common Name: Indian Grass
Latin Name: Sorghastrum nutans
Visit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview
Upright, tall silvery blue-green leaves turn orange-yellow in fall. Feathery, light brown flowers bloom in autumn, fading to gray. Provides cover and seed to birds and mammals. Drought, erosion, air pollution tolerant. Self-seeds and may need room to spread.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 48-60"
Mature Width: 36-48"
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Features & Benefits: Fall Color, Warm Season, Wisconsin Native, Winter Interest, Benefits Wildlife
Common Name: Indian Grass
Latin Name: Sorghastrum nutans
Visit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview
Upright, tall silvery blue-green leaves turn orange-yellow in fall. Feathery, light brown flowers bloom in autumn, fading to gray. Provides cover and seed to birds and mammals. Drought, erosion, air pollution tolerant. Self-seeds and may need room to spread.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 48-60"
Mature Width: 36-48"
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 3
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Features & Benefits: Fall Color, Warm Season, Wisconsin Native, Winter Interest, Benefits Wildlife