Sorghastrum is a small genus of tall ornamental grass plants from Africa and the Americas whose species are known as Indiangrass. One species, Sorghastrum nutans is a North American prairie species that is a very attractive native ornamental grass with its bluish foliage and golden seed heads that are especially pretty in fall.
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Sorghastrum nutans 'Slim Pickens'
Item #: 16034
Zones: 6a to 9b, possibly much colder
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 84" tall
Culture: Sun
Origin: United States
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Regular price $27.00Regular priceUnit price per
More Information About Sorghastrum
Sorghastrum is a small genus of prairie grass that once was dominant across much of the US Mid-west. It provides year-round cover for a variety of small birds and mammals and the most popular species, S. nutans, is a larval host plant for the pepper-and-salt skipper (Amblyscirtes hegon).
Sorghastrum (Indiangrass) Growing Conditions
Sorghastrum species tend to be deep rooted which means that they are quite drought tolerant, and can prevent erosion. Indiangrass can tolerate a variety of soil types, including poor soils, dry soils, infertile soils and even heavy clay. In fact, in rich soils, it tends to grow too tall and flop over. Maintenance is easy...just cut it back to the ground in early spring before the new growth emerges. Sorghastrum is a great perennial ornamental grass for a meadow or hillside garden or as a vertical accent in a border.