Sioux Blue Indian Grass
Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'
Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | sor-GAS-trum NOOT-enz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage clump quickly grows 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide; blooms reach 6 ft. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Plumes |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Rustic |
| Growth Habit | 12 |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Salvia (Salvia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Sedum (Sedum) |
Best in poor, dry, infertile soils, but highly adaptable, even to heavy clay. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; very drought tolerant. May self-seed in optimum growing conditions. Cut to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant