Sorghastrum nutans, Long Island-NY Ecotype

Indiangrass, Long Island-NY Ecotype

Attractive warm season bunchgrass; good for erosion control, landscaping, and roadside beautification; provides food and cover for wildlife.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Indiangrass, Long Island-NY Ecotype

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Biomass, Erosion Control & Revegetation, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Uplands & Meadows, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots

• Characteristics:

  Bronze seedheads.

• Habitat:

  Riverside prairies, moist or dry fields, open woods, roadsides, serpentine barrens; grows best in deep well-drained soils.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  August to October

• Typical Height:

  6.0 ft

• Minimum Root Depth:

  24 in

• pH:

  4.8 – 8.0

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FACU

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACU

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  Moderate

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  175,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 6 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fluffy