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 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.
| Plant Number: 8.322.100 | USDA Zone: 4 - 9 |
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 | Sorghastrum nutans ‘Indian Steel’ |
| Common name : Indian Grass |
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| A colourful selection of a grass native throughout the tall grass prairies of central North America. Forms a non-invasive clump of steely blue-green leaves, with long and narrow tan-coloured spikes appearing in late summer and lasting into the winter. Very drought tolerant once established, and tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. Flowers are good for fresh or dried cutting. Winter interest is good, at least into the New Year. Cut the dead foliage back to the ground in late winter or early spring. Clumps may be easily divided in spring. Self sown seedlings may appear.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Creamy Yellow
Blooming Time
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Blue
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant
Massed
Wild Flower
Flower Head Size
Large
Height
90-150 cm
35-59 inches
Spread
60-90 cm
23-35 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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