species 26,911 observations
Indiangrass
Sorghastrum nutans
Field notes
Sorghastrum nutans, known as Indiangrass, is a North American prairie grass found in the United States and Canada, especially in the Great Plains and tallgrass prairies. It is sometimes called Indian grass, yellow Indian-grass, or wood grass.
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17
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Pepper and Salt Skipper, Georgia Satyr
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Song Sparrow, LeConte's Sparrow, Plains Dog-Day Cicada, Bruchomorpha oculata
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Common Whitetail, Chickweed Geometer Moth
10
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Grasses and sedges
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Black walnut Dry soil Erosion Wet soil
- Plant type
- Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.