Indian Grass, Indiangrass - Prairie Native

Indiangrass is a wonderful additional to any garden border where you need height and some drama. It can create backdrops and wind breaks for other plantings. Its giant golden seedheads provide beauty and will help feed wildlife all winter long. This is a very easy grass to get established and is beloved by birds, bees, insects, and mammals. 

It is native in most of the US and can be found in 44 states, it is not found in WA, OR, ID, HI, and AK. This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3.  Sorghastrum nutans

Characteristics: 

• Hardy to zone 3, perennial
• Does well in all soil types
• 5-7' in height with ornamenta seed heads. 
• Erosion control plantings, forage, prairie restoration
• Combine with Little Bluestem for a striking companion
• 1g or ~300 Seeds per packet, covers 10 sq ft, 1 oz of seed will cover 300 sq ft

Instructions -Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing.  Not recommended for heavy clay. 

Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring

• Sow 1/2" deep
• Germination 14-20 days
• Thin 24" apart

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