Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel'

Yellow Prairie Grass

'Indian Steel' Yellow Prairie Grass has 3' steel-blue foliage that is crowned in mid to late summer by 5' showy yellow and orange flower spikes. These turn a beautiful orange-bronze in the fall, as does the foliage, and the effect in mass is stunning. Sorghastrum n. 'Indian Steel' prefers dry sites, and is a very important source of food in late summer for grassland birds.

Height

60 Inches

Spread

36 Inches

Bloom Color

Orange

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
237	Sorghastrum nutans Indian Steel #2 (NATIVE)	Seedheads
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Dried Flower
•	Erosion Control
•	Fall Color - Attractive
•	Native
•	Rain Garden Plants

Winter Interest

•

Seedheads

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Dry
•	Sandy

Bloom Time

•

Summer

Exposure

•

Sun

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Pollinators
•	Food Source for Wildlife

Tolerance

•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Salt Tolerant

Foliage Color

•	Blue/Blue-Gray/Blue-Green

Grass Season

•	Warm Season

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False Sunflower

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Joe Pye Weed

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