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