Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian steel'

Indian Steel Indian Grass, Indiangrass, Indian Steel Wood Grass

Main interest:

attractive foliage colour, copper inflorescence, upright habit, native

Exposure:

full sun

Soil humidity:

dry to moist soil; well drained

Growth type:

clumping

Flower colour:

tan-copper with yellow stamens

Fragrance:

Non-fragrant

Flowering period:

August to September

Foliage:

blue-green

USDA Hardiness:

zone 4a: -34.5 °C (-30 °F) View Zone Map

Mature height & width (max.):

height: 5 ft (1.5 m) width: 2.5 ft (0.75 m)

Use:

border, accent, specimen, containers, wild flower garden, rock gardens, renaturalization

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Synonym(s): Andropogon nutans 'Indian Steel', Andropogon nutans 'Indian Steel', Sorghastrum avenaceum 'Indian Steel'

Also known as: Yellow Indiangrass, Yellow Indian Grass, Indian Steel Grass, Yellow Prairie Grass, Blue indian Grass, Blue Wood Grass