Description: INDIAN GRASS is a native of the Tallgrass prairie. The tough, long stalks were used for weaving. Noted for its ability to comeback and thrive after a fire. Drought tolerant and prefers poor soils. Does not do well in rich soil. If left alone, it will reseed itself and will spread. To control spreading, just cut stalks late summer before seeds drop. Forms large clumps about 2' wide and can get 6' tall. Indian grass turns a rich copper color in fall and stands out against winters greys and browns. Perfect choice for erosion control, natural landscaping or wildlife habitat. Easy to grow from seed and pretty much a carefree plant after seedlings are established, long life span(10yrs+). 500+Quality seeds. Thank You! Sorghastrum nutans. Perennial. Spring, soil temp 50F+. SOW 3 or 4 seeds,1/16"deep per plant. About 24" apart. Keep moist. Germination 7-21 Days. Thin to 1(best) seedling. Use scissors to cut out unwanted sprouts. Height 36-60" x 24" Wide. Light water after seedlings are established. Doesn't like fertilizer, plant will droop. Foliage color is silver / blue during summer and turns yellow / bronze in fall. Flowers are golden brown.
Price: 3.5 USD
Location: Wichita, Kansas
End Time: 2024-08-30T02:31:49.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Plant Type: Decorative native bunch grass Bedding
Climate: Cold, Dry, Sub-tropical, Temperate, Tropical, Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast
Planting Time: perennial
Common Name: Grass
Color: copper, bronze, Blue, Green, Silver, Yellow
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Growth Habit: Clumping
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 5 (-20 to -10 °F)
Plant Habit: warm season native bunch grass
Soil Type: poor soils, Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Saline, Sand
Brand: Little Seed Store
Soil pH: Neutral
Season of Interest: Spring/Summer/Autumn, Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Type: Ornamental Grass Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Light
Genus: Sorghastrum
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: native prairie grass, Cold Resistant, Draught Resistant, Fast Growing, Flowering, Open-Pollinating, Potted
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Species: Sorghastrum nutans
