Indiangrass

Sorghastrum nutans
  • Botanical Name: Sorghastrum nutans
  • Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun
  • Water Demand: Medium
  • Landscape Use: Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
  • Ornamental Color: Gold, Yellow
  • Native or Adapted: Native
  • Wildlife Value: Birds, Butterflies
  • Season: Fall
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Deciduous
  • Plant Form: Upright
  • Region: North Central Texas
  • Plant Spread: 2' - 6'
  • Plant Height: 2' - 8'

Description

This gorgeous grass is a major component of tallgrass prairies. Striking accent plant or member of pocket tallgrass prairie. Heads are a deep yellow, feather-shaped tassel in the fall. Dramatic winter accent. Does well in naturally moisture-rich swale areas. Warm-season perennial. Aggressive from rhizomes.

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