Scientific Name
Sorphaatum nutans

Common Name
Indian grass

Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Height: 5 to 7'
Light Requirements: Sun
Soil/Moisture: Tolerates a range of soil conditions including clay; drought tolerant
Form/Texture: Clump
Inflorescence: Copper inflorescence with yellow pollen sacs in August; narrows upon drying becoming chestnut brown; remains attractive most of winter; good in fresh or dry arrangements
Comments: Warm season grass; variable in height, form and color (yellow to orange); self seeds
Cultivars:
Soux Blue (blue leaved Indian grass): powder blue leaves; erect form; 6'; yellow fall color; heat tolerant
 

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