Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel'
Also Known As
- Sorghastum 'Indian Steel'
- Indian Grass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel' plant details
Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. In fall and summer bronze and green flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: bronze and green blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: cutting garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Sorghastrum 'Indian Steel' is a dramatic, quite hardy, stately blue grass. It is clump-forming with an upright, open habit typically growing 3-5' tall, but occasionally taller. It features slender (1/2" wide), blue-green leaf blades (8-12" long) which turn yellow in fall and retain some gold colour throughout winter. Narrow, feathery panicles (to 12" long) of tan-yellow flowers appear well above foliage in late summer to early fall. Panicles turn bronze in fall and continue to provide interest into early winter.
This new warm-season clumper has striking! metallic blue foliage topped by 4' stalks of attractive coppery flowers in fall. S/M
By: Forestfarm
A warm-season, clumping North American native grass with metallic-blue foliage. Upright, reddish-brown flowers with yellow anthers bloom from July to frost.
Tolerates a variety of tough conditions including drought, erosion, dry soil, shallow-rocky soil, black walnuts and air pollution.
By: Deer Country Gardens
Gardening facts about Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel' plant
How to Grow Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- bronze
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Yellow Indian Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-7'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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