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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
SKU: WN-GRASS-SORGHASTRUM-INDIAN-STEEL-1gl Category:
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

Growing Guide

4-9 Hardiness Zone
Full Sun Sun Exposure
Low Water Needs
High Drought Tolerance
Adaptable Soil Type
5.5 - 7.5 Soil pH