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Indian Grass
Sorghastrum nutans
Description
Sorghastrum nutans ( L). Nash, indiangrass, is a native, perennial, warm-season grass, and a major component of the tall grass vegetation which once dominated the prairies of the central and eastern United States. Indiangrass grows 3 to 5 feet tall. Even as a young plant, it can be distinguished from other native grass species by the “rifle-sight” ligule at the point where the leaf attaches to the stem. The leaf blade also narrows at the point of attachment. The seed head is a single, narrow, plume-like panicle of a golden brown color. The seed is light and fluffy with small awns attached. There are about 175,000 seeds per pound.
Uses
Erosion control: Indiangrass can be used on critical-area seeding, for roadside cover, and on areas subject to wind erosion.
Livestock: Indiangrass can be used singly or in mixtures for livestock forage on rangeland, pas-tureland, and hayland.
Wildlife: Indiangrass is excellent for wildlife habitat and food for deer.
