Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'

Also called Sioux Blue Wood Grass

AKA Sorghastrum avenaceum 'Sioux Blue'
Flower stalks from a tight upright clump rise above the foliage
Leaves are silvery-blue turning golden-tan with hints of orange in the fall
Reddish-bronze downy flower spikes appear in July
Bloom Time: July
Flower Height: 200 cm
Foliage Height: 175 cm
Grass Type: Warm Season

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
175-200 cm

SPREAD:
50-80 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in full sun to partial shade in an average to dry soil. This grass can become floppy if the soil is too rich and moist. It can tolerate heat and drought but needs moisture during long hot spells. Should be cut down to about 12cm above ground level in the spring.

Additional Notes about Sioux Blue Indian Grass:

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.