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