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Sioux Blue Indiangrass
Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue'
Indiangrass
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Bluish-gray foliage that turns yellow then burnt orange in fall and showy, bronzy-yellow flower plumes. Upright.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Attracts birds.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Sioux Blue Indiangrass get?
About 6' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Sioux Blue Indiangrass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Sioux Blue Indiangrass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Sioux Blue Indiangrass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Sioux Blue Indiangrass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Sioux Blue Indiangrass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Sioux Blue Indiangrass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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