Indian Grass

Indian grass is a clumping, native, ornamental grass with bluish green leaves. Golden brown spikelets appear above the foliage from midsummer into autumn. In fall, its leaves turn yellow-orange.

Indian grass is very well adapted to Colorado Springs' erratic weather changes. It can be a nice choice for a low-maintenance landscape that features native plants. 

Indian Grass

Indian grass is a clumping, native, ornamental grass with bluish green leaves. Golden brown spikelets appear above the foliage from midsummer into autumn. In fall, its leaves turn yellow-orange.

Indian grass is very well adapted to Colorado Springs' erratic weather changes. It can be a nice choice for a low-maintenance landscape that features native plants. 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Sorghastrum nutans

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Pronunciation

sor-GAS-trum NUT-ans

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Mature Height

3 to 5 ft.

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Mature Spread

2 to 3 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

tan

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Bloom time

summer to autumn

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

prairies and eastern United States

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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