Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'

Sorghastrum 'Sioux Blue' Blue Indian Grass

Fall color

Common Name: Blue Indian Grass, Ornamental Grass

This seedling of 'Osage' was selected by Rick Darke who saw great potential in its powder blue foliage and erect habit.

This is a clump-forming grass that turns yellow in the fall, then fades to tan and remains standing through most of the winter. In late summer, copper brown flowers with conspicuous bright yellow pollen sacs attached are produced. They make wonderful cut and dried flowers.

This heat tolerant, disease resistant, clumping forming grass is native to North American prairies.

Height:

6.0 Feet

Spread:

2.0-3.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Tan shades

Foliage Color:

Blue shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Eclectic Prairie Rain Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Mass Planting

Origin:

Native to North America

This grass is easy to grow in a wide range of soils including heavy clay. It tolerates any soil moisture from dry to consistently moist. Grow this grass in full sun. It is heat tolerant and free of foliar rust, making it a good choice for southern gardens.

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