Indiangrass plant profile
Sorghastrum nutans
A perennial grass for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Indiangrass
Indiangrass is a warm-season perennial prairie bunchgrass established from seed. NC State directs you to cut it back to the ground in late winter to early spring just before new growth appears, so establish new plants as that spring growth begins.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Indiangrass in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Sorghastrum nutans (Indiangrass)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.