Description
Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel'
Height: 3-6ft
Spread: 1-3ft
Zone: 3-10
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Time/Color: August-October; brown
Uses: Specimen, massing, prairies
Maintenance: Low
Other: Native
This clump forming, Iowa native grass is known for its steely-blue leaf blades and coppery seed heads. Indiangrass is at home in dry, well-drained soils (though can tolerate heavy clay) in full sun and provides multi-season interest. Leaves emerge metallic blue-green in late spring, and by autumn, fade to yellow/copper. The seed heads appear in summer in shades of copper-bronze with bright yellow anthers. If foliage is allowed to remain in winter, the vase-like shape can add textured interest. Flower spikes can double as cut or dried flowers as well.
Sorghastrum nutans is an Iowa native.
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