Sorghastrum nutans - Indiangrass

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Sorghastrum nutans

Indiangrass

More About Indiangrass

Sorghastrum nutans, Indiangrass, is widely used in large scale roadside plantings, revegetation projects, prairie restorations, and many different types of erosion control projects because it grows well on disturbed sites and produces abundant seeds.  Sorghastrum nutans is a taller bunchgrass that typically grows in clumps about 1' in diameter, the numerous short rhizomes can mat together to form a dense sod with roots extending 6' into the earth making it a great tool for erosion control. It works as a suitable replacement for ornamental grasses when designing native landscapes.  Very drought tolerant.

Bloom Color

Reddish Brown

Sorghastrum nutans Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun
Mature Height
> 4'
Spread Characteristics
Clumping
Prolific Seeder
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Fall
Winter
Pond Zonation
Flood Plain - Upland
Foliage Color
Blue
Green
Multi-Color
Orange
Red
Wildlife Benefits
Cover
Food
Nesting
Songbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Goose Resistant
Wetland Indicator Status
FACU
UPL
Plant Type
Warm Season Grass
Attributes
Bio Remediation
Container
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant
Erosion Control
Fibrous Roots
Focal Point
Mass Planting
Native
Naturalizing
Specimen
Storm Water Basin
Winter Persistant
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
4
5
6
7
8
9