Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)
A warm-season native grass typically found in most dry-mesic prairies. This species can be aggressive and dominate a planting if seeded at too high of a rate, we do not recommend it for the home landscape. This selection is not produced by The Prairie State Nursery and is not of Illinois Ecotype. Ecotypes may vary from order to order.  
 
Acronym: SORNUT-N
Life-Cycle: Perennial
Bloom Color: Bronze
Bloom Time: August - October
Typical Height: 72"
Light Preference: Full Sun
Soil Preference: Dry Mesic - Mesic
Root Structure: Fiberous and Short Rhizome
Stratification: None Required
Seeds per Ounce: 12,000*
 
Other scientific names used for this species:
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Other common names used for this species:
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*Approximate, actual number of seeds may vary slightly by seed lot.