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Indian Steel Indian Grass

Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel'

Category: Grass • Indian Grass

Discover Indian Steel Indian Grass, a drought-tolerant plant perfect for mass plantings and accents in your garden.

Mature Height: 3-5 feet
Mature Width: 2-3 feet
Bloom Color: Gold
Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 3-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Deciduous

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Indian Steel Indian Grass is a native perennial grass known for its upright growth and attractive seed heads. It provides excellent habitat for wildlife and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for various landscapes.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates drought once established.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil with moderate moisture; adaptable to various soil types and pH levels.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

mass plantingaccent

Special Features

Attractive foliagedrought-tolerantand provides habitat for wildlife.

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat for birds.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for naturalized areas and adds texture to landscapes. Works well in prairie-style gardens.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Indian Steel Indian Grass a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

Use the plant profile as a planning tool for size, conditions, and visual role, then connect it to the broader landscape design plan.

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