{"product_id":"sorghastrum-nutans-indiangrass","title":"Sorghastrum nutans (Indiangrass)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the defining grasses of the tallgrass prairie that once covered much of North America, indiangrass is a confirmed larval host and adult food source for the Pepper and Salt Skipper butterfly, while native bees are documented gathering nesting materials directly from the plant - genuine ecological substance behind its dramatic autumn display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSorghastrum nutans, commonly called indiangrass, is a warm-season perennial grass native to the tallgrass prairies and open woodlands of central and eastern North America, typically reaching 5 to 8 feet tall. Showy, feathery, copper-colored flower panicles with conspicuous bright yellow stamens rise well above blue-green foliage in late summer, maturing to light chestnut brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTallgrass prairie and meadow restoration - a defining historical prairie species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarval host habitat for the Pepper and Salt Skipper butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative bee nesting-material source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErosion control and soil stabilization - deep root system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions \/ Specification Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Moisture Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry to medium, well-drained soils; adaptable to heavy clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlood Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low - A dry-mesic prairie grass; not documented as flood tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graminoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-8 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow, Orange, Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Indicator Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e NI (No Indicator) - see flags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northeast\/Mid-Atlantic (full list)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-Mesic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Deep (36 in.+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (Rarely Damaged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping\/Mounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Larval host, supports bees, supports butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSelf-sows prolifically and can seed aggressively - best suited to larger prairie, meadow, or naturalized settings rather than small garden beds. Makes excellent fresh or dried cut flowers, remaining attractive through most of the winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pinelands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"50 Cell 2\" Plug","offer_id":48941157744711,"sku":"SOR-NUT 50CELL","price":82.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Seed","offer_id":48941157777479,"sku":"S-SORNUT","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1649\/7991\/files\/Sorghastrum_nutans.jpg?v=1792785881","url":"https:\/\/www.pinelandsnursery.com\/products\/sorghastrum-nutans-indiangrass","provider":"Pinelands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}