Sorghastrum nutans, or Indian grass, was part of the North American tall-grass prairie. It is a warm season, clumping grass, used for soil stabilization and for naturalizing. It is easy to grow, likes full sun, and attracts butterflies.
Sorghastrum nutans foliage blue/green, upright, 3-4' flowers open copper, turn dark red by fall, 4-5' zone 3
