Sorghastrum nutans (NGN)
Indian Grass
Clump-forming warm season grass with upright habit. Once part of the tallgrass prairie. Good cut flower. Cut back in late winter or early spring. Gold flowers at 4′-6
- Height: 4' – 6'
- Width: 18" – 24"
- Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
- Flower Color: Gold
- Bloom Time: August, September
- Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Sorghastrum nutans (NGN)
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Attributes
- Fall Color
- Rain Garden Sun
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
- Mesis Prairie
- Savanna
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Flower Color
- Gold
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Panicle
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Flower Height
- 4' to 6'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 6" to 10"
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Soil Moisture
- Moist/Well Drained
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Fast
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
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Divide
- Every Five Years or Longer
Possible Substitutions for Sorghastrum nutans (NGN)
Eutrochium maculatum (NGN)
Spotted Joe Pye Weed
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'
Liatris pycnostachya (NGN)
Prairie Blazing Star
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'
Eutrochium purpureum (NGN)
Purple Joe Pye Weed
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 4' – 6'
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