| Description | Indian Steel Prairie Grass (Sorghastrum nutans) is a selection of the native Indiangrass that grows 4-5 feet tall. Its stems and foliage can be steel blue. |
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| Pronunciation | (PAN-ih-kum)(veer-GAH-tum) |
| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Grass Ornamental |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, tolerates drought once established |
| Soil & Site | aveage |
| Temperature | warm season grass |
| Flowers | narrow, 8-10 inch tan panicles |
| Leaves | blue green, tan to yellow in the fall |
| Dimensions | 3-5 by 2-3 feet (HS), upright |
| Propagation | division, seeds |
| Misc Facts | "Genus name come from Greek and means a poor imitation of sorghum. Specific epithet means to nod or nodding". (#144) |
| Notes & Reference | #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org) |
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