Indian grass typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
Indian grass
Sorghastrum nutans 'St. Louis'
Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans 'St. Louis') is an easy to maintain, tall grass native to prairies and open fields in the Midwest. This ornamental grass grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to five feet, with an upright habit. The thin grass blades are bright green in summer and turn yellow-brown in fall. Its showy yellow flower heads appear in mid-summer and last until frost. Indian grass is adaptable to almost any soil type, as well as varying amounts of sunlight. Its excellent cold tolerance makes this variety perfect for northern gardens. This drought-tolerant plant is a great choice for adding texture and movement to boulevards and meadows.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Division,Root Cutting,Crown Division
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Light brown with yellow stamens Flowers
Sun:
Full sun Partial sun
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky
Fruits:
red,brown,tan Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,tan
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans 'St. Louis') whenever the top 2-3 inches of soil becomes dry. Water deeply but slowly to saturate the root zone. Watering in the morning is best as this gives the plant time to dry before dusk when diseases are more likely to set in. During hot, dry summer months, it's best to water every 5-7 days, while during colder months, water every 10-14 days.
sunlight
Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans 'St. Louis') is a warm season, adapted grass variety suitable for a full or partial sun environment. This grass species prefers to receive full sun, between 6 to 8 hours a day. Indian grass should be planted in late spring or early summer after the last frost has passed. To ensure optimal growth, this grass species should be provided with regular watering throughout the growing season.
pruning
Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans 'St. Louis') should be pruned in late fall or late winter when the plant is naturally dormant. Pruning should be done sparingly, only removing damaged or diseased foliage and stems. It’s best to leave new growth on the plant as these stems become the bloom spikes in the next season. Removing more than 1-third of foliage and stems can adversely affect blooming.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Sorghastrum nutans 'St. Louis' is in August and September.
Starts Flowering
Indian grass typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Sorghastrum nutans 'St. Louis' is in August and September.
