Indian Grass

Sorghastrum nutans, Tennesee ecotype (Native)

Indian Grass has upright clumps of slender, blue-green leaves that turn golden in the fall. In late summer, attractive, vertical flowering 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.

USDA Hardiness Zone 5 - 8

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes Native Naturalizing Mass Planting	Exposure Sun	Other Characteristics Prairie Restoration Cattle Forage Easy-to-establish	Soil Moisture Preference Average