Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) | $6.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to North America • USDA Growing Zones: 4-9 • Height: 4-6 feet • Spread: 2-3 feet
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late summer to fall • Colors: Golden-bronze plumes • Flower Type: Airy panicles • Bloom Period: August-October
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low to moderate • Soil: Adaptable, clay tolerant • Spacing: 24-36 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Winter food and shelter • Native Bees: Nesting material • Butterflies: Larval host • Beneficial Insects: Year-round habitat
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back to 6 inches • Summer: No additional care needed • Fall: Leave for winter interest • Winter: Provides wildlife shelter
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Little Bluestem
Purple Coneflower
Black-Eyed Susan
Blazing Star
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Four-season interest • Erosion control • Prairie restoration • Copper fall color • Winter structure