Sorghastrum nutans
YELLOW INDIAN GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: border, mass planting, informal hedge

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Sorghastrum nutans
YELLOW INDIAN GRASS
Poaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow-brown

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn

Leaves: blue-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean designs

Uses: border, mass planting, informal hedge

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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