Sorghastrum nutans

Indiagrass

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Perennial prairie grass with golden-yellow nodding seed heads, native to North America. Grows up to 1.5m tall, drought tolerant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Indiagrass
Family Poaceae
Genus Sorghastrum
Species Nutans
Origin North America
Blooming Late summer to early autumn, ornamental seed heads.
Leaf Color Blue-green turning golden-yellow in fall
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy or sandy soil, adaptable to various pH levels

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established. Water regularly during the first growing season to ensure root establishment.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best growth and color development; tolerates partial shade but may become leggy.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient needs; apply balanced fertilizer in spring only if growth is poor or soil is very depleted.

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Pruning

Cut back to ground level in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

Pest Control Aphid Armyworm Grasshopper

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-4° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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