Sorgastrum nutans
Indian Grass
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Great orange/yellow fall color.
One of the dominant prairie grasses.
Height
3-5 Feet
Spread
1-2 Feet
Bloom Time
September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Easily grown warm season grass that tolerates heavy clay soil. Used massed or as a vertical accent. Plant for erosion control.
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
Pale Coneflower (Echinacea pallida), Dwarf Perennial Sunflower (Helianthus ), False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), Spiked Gayfeather (Liatris spicata), Goldenrod (Solidago )Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Blue-Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Very Adaptable |
| • | Well-drained |
