Indiangrass

Sorghastrum nutans

Warm season, perennial, bunching sod-former, adapted to most soil textures where moisture is adequate. Tall, 3-6 ft. on average, occasionally reaching 8 ft. Slow to spread. Tolerant of imperfectly drained soils and acid to alkaline conditions. Provides excellent forage for livestock and wildlife and good cover for birds and small mammals. Often used to improve native pasture and hay ground. Co-dominant species with Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) in the tallgrass prairie ecosystem.