Indian Grass - Sorghastrum nutans

Common Name: Indian Grass
Scientific Name: Sorghastrum nutans
SunConditions: Full Sun
SoilConditions: Medium Moist to Dry
Cool or Warm Season: Warm / C4
Height Range: 4 - 7 ft
Width Range: 1 - 2 ft
Growth Habit: Upright
Growth Rate: Medium
Bloom Time: Su to Fall
Bloom Color: Yellow, Bronze
Seed/Fruit Production: Yes
Foliage Color: Green
Evergreen: No (deciduous)
Blade Width: Medium
Deer Resistant: Yes
Forage / Browse:
Poisonous: No
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9
Ecological/Landscape Use: Prairie restoration, screening, erosion control, biofuel/forage
Wildlife Value Highlights: Seeds valuable to songbirds and gamebirds; good nesting cover
Lepidoptera Supported by Species: Pepper and Salt Skipper
Lepidoptera Supported by Family/Genus:
For More Info: https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/grasses/plants/indian_grass.htm