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Sorghastrum nutans

'Indian Steel'

INDIAN GRASS

Category: Grasses

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

March, August, September, October, November, December

Exposure

Height

3 – 4', 4 – 6'

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable, Winter Interest

Sorghastrum nutans ‘Indian Steel’

Clump forming habit with steel blue-green leaves and feathered copper colored flowers in Aug. Remains attractive thru most of winter. Cut back in spring. Attracts seed-eating birds. A good source of nectar and pollen for beneficial insects. 4 – 5′ tall; full sun. Drought tolerant. NE U.S. native species. Zone 3.

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