Botanical Name
Sorghastrum nutans
Plant Type
Grasses (Ornamental & Prairie)
Plant Height Min
3ft
Plant Height Max
5ft
Plant Spread Max
5ft
Light
Sun
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Fall
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Plant Color
Yellow
Seasonal Feature
Foliage
Water Needs
Medium
Prairie plant appropriate in mass plantings in a meadow, natural area, or wetland; tall seed heads in fall; reseeds; seeds & green stems are a food source for wildlife; cut back to 8" height in winter before new spring growth