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Featured Plant
Indian Grass
Scientific Name: Sorghastrum nutans
Family: Grass family (Poaceae)
Plant Type: Perennial grass
Size: From 3 to 7 feet tall
Common Habitat: Savannas, prairies, barrens with scrubby vegetation, limestone glades, grassy fens, fields, roadsides, and areas along railroads
Blooms: August to September
Indian grass is a sun-loving grass that grows well in a variety of soil types including sand, clay and loam. It prefers dry, medium or moist soil. The golden branchlets that ascend the stem can be up to four inches long. Because Indian Grass stands upright rather than bowing with the wind, it is a perfect cover for birds and small prairie animals.
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