Native Indian Grass Seeds

Native Indian Grass Seeds

Starter packet (~100 seeds)
$5.00
$5.00
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Native Indian Grass Seeds
Native Indian Grass Seeds

Native Indian Grass Seeds

$5.00
$5.00

Indian Grass is one of North America's masterpieces and signature tallgrass prairie species. Indian Grass produces long graceful blue-green foliage that sways ever so gently in the wind. Its upright form adds movement, texture, and warm autumn colors to native plantings while standing strong throughout winter.

Indian Grass serves as a host plant for numerous skipper butterfly caterpillars, making it a very important part of healthy prairie ecosystems. By fall, its golden seed heads sway above the landscape, creating lasting beauty and valuable habitat well into winter.

Some of the wildlife this native plant supports:

  • Native Butterflies
  • Songbirds
  • Bumble Bees
  • Native Pollinators
  • Beneficial Insects
Growing Information

Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3–9
Sunlight:

  • Full Sun

Learn about sun requirements →

Soil Moisture:

  • Dry
  • Medium-Dry
  • Medium

Soil Type:

  • Sand
  • Loam
  • Gravel
  • Rocky

Learn about soil types →

Drought Tolerance: Excellent Drought Tolerance
Deer Resistance: Generally Deer Resistant
Plant Characteristics

Bloom Color:

  • Gold
  • Brown

Mature Height: 4–6 feet
Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches
Bloom Months:

  • August
  • September
  • October

Root Type: Clump-Forming
Learn about root systems →
Ecological Benefits

Ecological Benefits:

  • Caterpillar Host Plant
  • Bird Food Source
  • Beneficial Insect Habitat
Planting From Seed

Best Sowing Time:

  • Late Fall or Early Spring

Seed Preparation: 60 Days Cold Stratification
Planting Depth: Surface Sow
Expected First Bloom: Usually the Second or Third Growing Season
Seed Details

Scientific Name: Sorghastrum nutans
Common Names:

  • Indian Grass, Yellow Indiangrass, Yellow Indian Grass

Seeds per Starter Packet: 350
Approximate Seeds per Ounce: 175000

Starter Packets: Best for Smaller gardens and/or trying a new species.

Grow Packs: Best for medium sized home gardens.

Habitat Packs: Best for rewilding meadows, prairie restoration projects, and larger native garden plantings.

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