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Sorghastrum nutans Sioux Blue
Sioux Blue Indian Grass (Sioux Blue Wood Grass)
A stiff, upright plant with silvery-blue foliage. The foliage is golden-tan with hints of orange in the fall, and showcases the reddish-bronze flower panicles which remain all winter.
- » AKA Sorghastrum avenaceum 'Sioux Blue'
- » Flower stalks rise above the foliage forming a tight, upright clump
- » 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
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Attributes
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Deciduous |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'
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.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'
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 almost ground level in the spring.