Plants in genus sorghastrum
Sorghastrum nutans 'Slim Pickens'
Sorghastrum nutans 'Slim Pickens' is a heat and humidity-loving grass with blue foliage that forms a 4-foot tall clump. In mid-October, it produces 7-foot tall ochre-colored plumes, adding a striking vertical element to gardens. This plant thrives in sunny locations and is known for its resilience.
Sorghastrum nutans
Sorghastrum nutans, commonly known as Indian Grass, is a tall prairie grass native to much of the United States. It can grow up to 5 feet tall and is known for its blue-green foliage that turns tawny in the heat. In late summer, it produces harvest gold seed heads that provide food and shelter for wildlife during winter. This drought-tolerant grass is easy to care for and is often used in hedges, screens, and borders.
Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'
Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue' is a native prairie grass with powder blue foliage and cinnamon-colored plumes in summer. It forms a 3-foot tall and wide mound and thrives in sunny, hot, and dry locations.