Nebraska 54 Indian Grass

Sorghastrum nutans 'Nebraska 54'(Grasses)

Nebraska 54 Indian Grass provides upright clumps of slender, blue-green leaves that turn golden in the fall. In late summer, attractive, vertical flowering Nebraska 54 Indian Grass stems are topped with 12-inch long, light brown flower panicles that have yellow stamens. Excellent grass for mid-height prairie establishment and for wildlife.

	Upright, clump-forming native grass
	Good summer and fall color
	Food and cover for wildlife

Height 24-36 Inches

Spread 24-30 Inches

Interesting Notes Nesting and security cover for pheasants, northern bobwhite, mourning doves, prairie chickens and song birds. Original collection from seeds along Nebraska railroad rights of way. It is a heavy seed producer and withstands cold winters. More productive than the 'Holt' variety of Indian Grass.

USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 8

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife Upland Birds	Attributes Mass Planting	Exposure Sun	Foliage Color Gold
Other Characteristics Easy-to-establish Cattle Forage	Season of Interest (Foliage) Fall	Soil Moisture Preference Average