Indiangrass
(Sorghastrum nutans)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Grass
Height: 3 - 7 ft
Spread: 2 - 3 ft
Flower Color: Gold / Yellow
Flower Time: Late Summer (Aug - Sep)
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Fruit Color: Tan / Gold
Autumn Color: Tan / Gold
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Low / Medium
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Yellow Indian Grass
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Indiangrass provides year round cover and nesting sites for wildlife. Grasshoppers feed on the foliage, which in turn attracts birds. The seeds are eaten by a variety of birds and small mammals. Native bees will nest in stems. It is a larval host for 6 caterpillar species.