Indian Grass (
Sorghastrum nutans
)
[sor-GAS-trum NEW-tanz]
Other Names
Sorghastrum nutans (NGN)
Family
Poaceae
Description
Named Cultivars
Sorghastrum nutans 'Bluebird', Sorghastrum nutans 'Golden Sunset', Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel', Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue', Sorghastrum nutans 'St. Louis', Sorghastrum nutans 'Tomahawk'
Plant Data
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Deciduous Perennial
Mature Size
3 - 5 feet tall. 12 - 24 inches wide.
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
- Wet:
Zones
4a - 9b
Tags
Illinois Native, Wet Site Tolerant
Bloom Period
September to February
Flower Color
Light Brown With Yellow Stamens
Animals That Use It
Seeds:
Data Sheets
Illinois Wildflowers
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Missouri Botanical Garden
USDA
Wikipedia
Photos:
Google Image Search
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Flickr