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Sorghastrum nutans
Indian Grass
Upright clumps of slender, blue-green leaves turn golden yellow in fall. Stiff, vertical flowering stems topped with 12" long, narrow, auburn flower heads rise well above the foliage in late summer. Indian grass is a good vertical accent in borders and is also effective en masse. This bunch grass provides excellent cover and food for ducks, upland game birds, and songbirds.
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Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Easy to grow in full sun.
Grow in dry to average soil. Tolerates heat and humidity as well as a wide range of soil. Does well in poor, dry, infertile soil. Tends to open up and flop in moist, rich soil.
May naturalize by self-seeding in optimum growing conditions.
Leave foliage in place over winter for interest and to provide homes for over-wintering critters. Cut back to the ground in late winter before new growth begins.
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 "This big upright grass is a perfect place for us birds to hide and the seeds offer us a food source." |
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