{"product_id":"indian-grass-sorghastrum-nutans","title":"Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)","description":"\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSorghastrum nutans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(L.) Nash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003eIndiangrass, Yellow Indiangrass, Indian Grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/search.php?family=Poaceae\u0026amp;newsearch=true\"\u003ePoaceae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Grass Family)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynonym(s): \u003ci\u003eAndropogon nutans\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSorghastrum avenaceum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003eUSDA Symbol:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/plant-profile\/sonu2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esonu2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tax\"\u003eUSDA Native Status:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"L48 (Lower 48 US States)\"\u003eL48\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"(N) (Native)\"\u003e(N)\u003c\/a\u003e, CAN\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"(N) (Native)\"\u003e(N)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow indian grass is a tall, bunching sod-former, 3-8 ft. in height, with broad blue-green blades and a large, plume-like, soft, golden-brown seed head. This showy perennial's fall color is deep orange to purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful grass with a somewhat metallic golden sheen to its flowering parts. It is an important associate in the tallgrass prairies and is relished by livestock. It appears to be favored by occasional flooding and repeated burning and sometimes forms nearly pure stands in the lowlands. Warm-season grass with rich gold-and-purple sprays of flowers and seeds in the fall. (Ontario\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Native (A plant that lives or grows naturally in a particular region without direct or indirect human intervention.)\"\u003eNative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlants 2002)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Perennial (A plant or plant species with a normal life cycle exceeding two years.)\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Grass\/Grass-like (Having narrow leaves, usually arising from the base of the plant.)\"\u003eGrass\/Grass-like\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Fibrous (Network of fine roots with no central dominant root.)\"\u003eFibrous\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Arrangement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Alternate (Placed singly at different heights on the stem; not opposite or whorled.)\"\u003eAlternate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Complexity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Simple (Not divided into parts, e.g., a leaf with the blade in one piece.)\"\u003eSimple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Venation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Parallel (A leaf whose veins run in parallel from the stem.)\"\u003eParallel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInflorescence:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Panicle (A branched raceme; a raceme of racemes.)\"\u003ePanicle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Caryopsis (A dry, one-seeded fruit (achene) with ovary wall united to the seed coat, characteristic of grasses.)\"\u003eCaryopsis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to about 8 feet tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aug , Sep , Oct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The awns are red\/rust color.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistribution\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AL , AR , AZ , CO , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , VT , WI , WV , WY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanada:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MB , NB , ON , QC , SK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Distribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Que. \u0026amp; ME to Man., s. to FL \u0026amp; AZ, then south to Chiapas in southern Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prairies; open woods; fields; dry slopes. Frequent in north central Texas, Edwards Plateau, and Plains Country. Sand, loam, clay, limestone; seasonal poor drainage okay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sun , Part Shade , Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dry , Moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaCO3 Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moist, rich soils. Calcareous, Sandy Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Limestone-based\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions Comments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Along with little bluestem, big bluestem and switchgrass, Indian grass is an important species in the tallgrass prairie. The bright yellow flowers contrast attractively with the blue-gray foliage. The grass stays low most of the year and then gets tall before blooming in early autumn. Like little bluestem, Indian grass is best planted en masse or in a wildflower meadow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBenefit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Ornamental:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grows in clumps, Accent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Wildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seeds-Small mammals, Seeds-granivorous birds, Nesting material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConspicuous Flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarval Host:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pepper-and-Salt Skipper butterfly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eValue to Beneficial Insects\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Provides Nesting Materials\/Structure for Native Bees (A plant that native bees nest beneath, within, or harvest parts from to construct their nests.)\"\u003eProvides Nesting Materials\/Structure for Native Bees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eButterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePepper and Salt Skipper \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmblyscirtes hegon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) - Adult food souce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eImage Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePhotographer: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/gallery\/search_image.php?newsearch=true\u0026amp;id_photographer=176\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHampton, Nan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCounty: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLampasas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eState: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation Notes: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHampton Big Dog Ranch, CR2600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccession date: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2011-01-06\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilename: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENH_IMG0177.JPG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlide Index: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePA050244\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRestrictions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/gallery\/policy.php\"\u003eUnrestricted\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/gallery\/search_image.php?newsearch=true\u0026amp;id_collection=3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildflower Center Digital Library\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Format: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrientation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShot: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate Taken: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2010-10-05\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNPIN Image Id: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e28755\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclosures \u0026amp; Important Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe pull plants for you. Inspect plants before acceptance. No returns or exchanges once plants leave our possession\/property.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe mature plant is represented in website photos. The plant you receive will be in a stage of growth appropriate to its pot size. Photo colors may appear differently on various devices.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping and delivery are not available. Pickup only, by appointment. Appointments are made during the checkout process. We guarantee the health of the plant only through the time of the scheduled appointment. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe allow multiple (but limited) appointments during the same time slot. We will assist you with your plant order based on a combination of your time of arrival and the time slot of your scheduled appointment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoupons that are valid for the Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center gift shop or admission are \u003cstrong\u003enot valid for plants or other items sold through the plant sale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Native Texas Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":51482283147552,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":51482283180320,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":51482283213088,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 gallon","offer_id":51482283245856,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 gallon","offer_id":51482283278624,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/5658\/9088\/files\/ENH_IMG0177.jpg?v=1776182242","url":"https:\/\/dcacplantsale.myshopify.com\/products\/indian-grass-sorghastrum-nutans","provider":"Plant Sale at Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}