How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Indian Grass – Full Guide
Learn how to care for Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans), a tall ornamental grass with golden-brown seed heads. Perfect for gardens, it thrives in prairies and open woodlands.
Indian grass thrives in full sun to part sun, needing at least six hours of sunlight daily. Ideal for native plant gardens and prairies, it produces vibrant blue-green leaves
Indian grass thrives in well-drained, adaptable soils. It prefers dry to medium moisture levels and can grow in shallow, rocky, or clay soils with good drainage
Indian grass requires minimal water once established, thriving in average to dry, well-drained soils. It's drought-tolerant, ideal for gardens with infrequent watering.
Indian grass thrives in hot summers and mild winters, typical of its tallgrass prairie origins. It tolerates high heat, humidity, and occasional frost well
Indian grass is propagated by seeds or division. Sow seeds in fall or spring, lightly covering them. Divide established clumps in spring for healthy growth.