Grass - Indian

There are prominent claw-like lobes or "rabbit-ears" at the point where the leaf blade attaches to the stem. The Grass 'Indian Grass', Sorghastrum nutans, is a clump forming native grass that reaches 4-5' in height. Indian Grasses have plume-like seed heads that turn a chestnut brown, and later take on a grey coloration. This grass is fairly tolerant to drought conditions. Seeds are consumed by birds and small mammals. Indian grass is one of the most important native tall grasses. Golden, plume-like seed heads are formed in the summer. ... additional info