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Indiangrass Seeds 0.5LB (227g), Sorghastrum nutans Indian Grass Ornamental Bunch Grasses, Yellow Indiangrass, Attract Birds, Valued for Native Garden and Wildflower Meadow

Indiangrass Seeds 0.5LB (227g), Sorghastrum nutans Indian Grass Ornamental Bunch Grasses, Yellow Indiangrass, Attract Birds, Valued for Native Garden and Wildflower Meadow

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  • A North American Prairie native grass, it is a warm-season grass (actively growing in summer)
  • With deep root systems, it is perfect for erosion control and water retention. Perfect for rain garden and restoration project
  • Tolerate occasional flooding or burning; Palatable for livestock, it is perfect for grazing
  • Height: 3-8ft, one of the “Big Four” native grasses
  • Each package contains 1/2lb of seeds that are packed and shipped from Ontario
  • Flowering from late summer to late fall, the blooms produce a pleasantly sweet aroma
  • Warning: once established, mature stands may pose a fire hazard.

 

Most turf-type grasses are of European-Asian origin. It is a trend to replace alien lawns with native lawns in the face of the changing climate. While it is a mass undertaking, it gets easier by starting small with this Indiangrass, one of the most popular prairie tall grasses. Space is needed to grow tall grass. Otherwise, certain pruning is required.

 

Lab testing shows that Indian grass has a high dormancy rate—typically over 80%. This means most seeds will not germinate until the following year. First-season germination is usually around 15%, so only a small portion will emerge in spring.

For best results, allow a second growing season for full emergence.

Germination & Dormancy Guide (Native Warm-Season Grasses)

Species

Scientific Name

Dormancy Level

First-Year Germination

Full Emergence

Big bluestem

Andropogon gerardii

Moderate

Partial to good

Year 1–2

Little bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Low to moderate

Moderate to good

Year 1–2

Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum

Moderate

Moderate

Year 1–2

Indian grass

Sorghastrum nutans

High (>80%)

Low (~15%)

Mostly Year 2

 

Important Note:
Do not expect a full stand in the first year. Native grasses follow a natural germination cycle, and a portion of seeds will emerge in the second growing season. This is normal and not a sign of poor seed quality.

 

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