
Grass Sorghastrum Indian Steel
Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel'
Also known as: Indian Steel Indian Grass
Zone
4-9
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Low
Height
5-6 ft
1800 in stock
Available sizes: 1 gal
Deer Resistant
Attracts Birds
Native Plant
Plant Overview
Grass Sorghastrum Indian Steel
Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel'
Sorghastrum 'Indian Steel' is a native ornamental Indian grass. A refined selection of native Indian grass with steel-blue foliage and attractive golden seed heads in fall. One of the finest-textured and most ornamental of the warm-season native grasses. Thrives in full sun with average to dry, well-drained soil. Extremely drought and heat tolerant once established. A tough and beautiful native prairie grass. Outstanding for native plant gardens, meadow plantings, and large borders where golden fall color and showy seed heads provide dramatic late-season interest.
Specifications
Plant Details
Size & Growth
- Mature Height
- 5-6 ft
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 ft
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
Appearance
- Bloom Time
- August-October
- Bloom Color
- Bronze-Gold Plumes
- Foliage
- Steel Blue
- Fall Color
- Burnt Orange
Landscape Uses
Native plantings, Prairie restoration, and Vertical accents
Pairs well with: Echinacea, Coreopsis, Liatris, Aster
Origin
North America
Care & Culture