Sorghastrum nutans
Yellow Prairie Grass, Indian Grass*
- Main interest:
- very tolerant to a variety of soils and drought, flowers are good fresh or dry cut
- Exposure:
- full sun to light shade, very tolerant to a variety of soils, drought tolerant when established
- Growth type:
- clumping
- Flower colour:
- creamy yellow, late summer to mid fall
- Foliage:
- blue-green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 4: -34.4 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 5 ft (1.5 m) width: 3 ft (0.9 m)
- Use:
- border, accent, containers, wild flower, native grass and rock gardens
Native to North America, Yellow Prairie Grass (* Formerly known as Indian Grass, we are trying to help the adoption of the common name "Yellow Prairie Grass") is grown for its flowers and high tolerance for a variety of soils. Its foliage can appear blue or green. Airy yellow flowers bloom in late summer to mid fall, and are an attractive addition to cut arrangements. Of interest late summer to winter.
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