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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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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