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Sorghastrum nutans Golden Sunset® ('MNYG318153')
Golden Sunset® Indiangrass: Patent PP33,776
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- Category:Ornamental Grass
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:3-9
- Height:4-6 ft
- Spread:2-3 ft
- Bloom Color: Brown Shades, Yellow Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Golden Sunset™ is a fabulous native grass with olive-green foliage and golden yellow flowers that attract butterflies. Indiangrass is very vigorous and works well when interplanted with assertive native perennials and other native grasses, in a more manicured landscape just remove the flower heads after flowering to reduce spread.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Yellow |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sorghastrum nutans Golden Sunset®
Adaptable to a wide range of conditions and soils. Prefers rich soils in full sun. Cut back after flowering to reduce spread by seed.
