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Sioux Blue Indian Grass
Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'
Pronunciation: sor-GAS-trum NOOT-enz
SKU #00581
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE:
Foliage clump quickly grows 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide; blooms reach 6 ft. tall.
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| Description | This handsome, upright, ornamental grass has bright blue-gray foliage that turns yellow, then burnt orange in fall, with showy, bronze-yellow flower plumes. Use in mass plantings for erosion control or allow to naturalize for a prairie effect. Thrives in lean soils with little care. Blooms are stunning in fresh or dried arrangements. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Plumes |
| Landscape Use | Border |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Orange |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Salvia (Salvia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Sedum (Sedum) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | This handsome, upright, ornamental grass has bright blue-gray foliage that turns yellow, then burnt orange in fall, with showy, bronze-yellow flower plumes. Use in mass plantings for erosion control or allow to naturalize for a prairie effect. Thrives in lean soils with little care. Blooms are stunning in fresh or dried arrangements. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Plumes |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Orange |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Salvia (Salvia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Sedum (Sedum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sioux Blue Indian Grass produce flowers?
Late summer
Is Sioux Blue Indian Grass evergreen or deciduous?
Sioux Blue Indian Grass is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Sioux Blue Indian Grass?
Sioux Blue Indian Grass is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds.
Is Sioux Blue Indian Grass resistant to pests or animals?
Erosion Control
How fast does Sioux Blue Indian Grass grow?
Sioux Blue Indian Grass has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Sioux Blue Indian Grass in my landscape?
Sioux Blue Indian Grass is suitable for: Border.
What color are Sioux Blue Indian Grass flowers?
Sioux Blue Indian Grass produces Yellow flowers.
What color is the foliage of Sioux Blue Indian Grass?
Sioux Blue Indian Grass has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Sioux Blue Indian Grass?
Good companion plants for Sioux Blue Indian Grass include: Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Salvia (Salvia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Sedum (Sedum).
How do I care for Sioux Blue Indian Grass?
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.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.