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    Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'

    Also Known As

    • Sorgastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'
    • Sioux Blue Indian Grass

    Plant type

    grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 2'-5'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue' plant details

    Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue' is a deciduous grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue foliage. tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'

    Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: tan blooms
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fall color, rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Why isn't this stunning grass more popular? Indian Grass is extremely hardy, drought resistant, has showy yellow inflorescence in late summer and is attractive to wildlife. It has upright powder blue foliage forming clumps 2-3' tall, with stiff stalks bearing silky seed heads to 5'. I use it in large container with late summer annuals for a meadow in pot look.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue' plant

    How to Grow Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Sorghastrum nutans

    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
    Photo of Sorghastrum nutans form by Avant Gardens
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