Indiangrass
Sorghastrum nutans
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A native North American warm-season grass with fine blue-green foliage that turns reddish-bronze in fall and produces attractive copper-colored seed heads. Indiangrass is drought-tolerant once established and provides excellent wildlife habitat and ornamental interest.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
North American prairie
Native to: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A native North American warm-season grass with fine blue-green foliage that turns reddish-bronze in fall and produces attractive copper-colored seed heads. Indiangrass is drought-tolerant once established and provides excellent wildlife habitat and ornamental interest.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Indiangrass grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
North American prairie
Native to: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation