Sorghastrum 'Indian Steel'
Indian Grass
Sorghastrum nutans ‘Indian Steel’
- Warm-season grass
- Leaves turn brilliant mauve, red and purple in September- November
- Dry to moist, tolerates a wide range of soil chemistries
- Natural habitat: prairies, slopes, borders of woods
- Birds eat seeds through the winter
Height: 4-8 ft
Zone: 4-9
Color: Blue-gray
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Native Selection
- Fall Color
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Foliage Color:
- Blue-green
- Red
- Purple
- Grey- Green
- Yellow
Habit:
- Clump forming
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring