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Sorghastrum nutans (Indiangrass)

POTTED PLANT

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SKU:
SONUT-SM
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
7 feet
BLOOM PERIOD:
4 Summer
SUNLIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun to light shade
MOISTURE:
Dry, average
FORMAL LANDSCAPING:
2-Star
DEER RESISTANT:
Yes

In late summer, Indiangrass is very handsome with its yellowish plume of flowering culms. It was a major component of our tallgrass prairies and is used often in prairie restorations. It remains erect nearly year-round and provides excellent cover for birds and wildlife. Grasshoppers, skipper caterpillars, and other insects feed on the plant and, along with the grass seed, are a nutritious food source for birds. Because it spreads from seed so easily, it is probably not a great choice for a small, formal landscape. 

Uses:  Wildlife, livestock, deer resistant

Bloom time:  August

Height:  5 to 7 feet

Space:  1 to 1.5 feet

Sun:  Full sun to light shade

Moisture:  Dry to average

Seed:

  • 11,000 seeds per ounce
  • 1 ounce per 300 square feet
  • 8 pounds per acre

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