Indian grass
Sorghastrum nutans 'Bluebird'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Division,Root Cutting,Stolon
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Light brown with yellow stamens Flowers
Sun:
Full sun Partial sun
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky
Fruits:
blue,brown,tan Fruits Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,tan
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Indian grass should be watered once a week during cool weather and twice a week during warmer weather. The plant should be given deep watering until the water runs through the soil. The depth should reach a minimum of 6 inches. Waterings should be done early in the morning so that the plant will have time to dry out before nightfall. Water should not be applied to the foliage as this increases the chance of disease.
sunlight
Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans 'Bluebird') prefers full sun to part shade, with at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. It does best in moderately fertile, well-drained soils with average moisture levels. It tolerates drought conditions better than most other grasses, and it thrives in hot and humid climates. The best time of day to receive sunlight would be morning hours, before it gets too hot outside. This will allow the Indian grass to take in energy and hydration before the heat takes its toll.
pruning
Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans 'Bluebird') should be pruned back annually in late winter or very early spring, before the new shoots of spring have begun to appear. This should be done after the plant has gone dormant for the winter and can be cut back to within 1-2 inches of the ground. Doing this will encourage the grass to produce more shoots and, in turn, a fuller and healthier-looking plant. Dead and damaged stems should be removed throughout the growing season.
