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Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This plant has showy foliage. Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue' (Indian grass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought. In autumn, Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue' is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue' (Indian grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.