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Sorghastrum nutans
'Indian Steel'
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INDIAN GRASS
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.