Indian grass, Sorghastrum nutans is a characteristic species of Canada’s tallgrass prairies. It grows up to 2m. It is blue-green in the summer and changes to orange-purple in the fall. It has a soft feather like seed head and delicate yellow flowers.

Wildlife Benefits: Food source, nesting habitat, larval host, cover

Uses: Ornamental Grass, pollinator gardens, prairie/meadow plantings, erosion control, pastures

Conditions: Full sun to shade, moist to dry, sand to clay, acidic to alkaline, drought tolerant, deer resistant.