Indian grass typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
Indian grass
Sorghastrum nutans 'Bluebird'
Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans 'Bluebird') is a native western North American grass, with a distinctive blue-green tinge and a vertical clumping habit. The narrow, up-facing leaves are feathery and up to 3 feet long, and the grass typically grows up to 5 feet in height. During warm seasons, fluffy brown plumes appear atop the grass, creating an eye-catching addition to any garden. Indian grass is an important food source for many wildlife species, and its unique coloring makes it a welcome addition to almost any landscape. It’s easy to care for and tolerant of normal environmental conditions.
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.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Sorghastrum nutans 'Bluebird' typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
Starts Flowering
Indian grass typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Sorghastrum nutans 'Bluebird' typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
