Sorghastrum nutans

Sorghastrum nutans Indian grass

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA

Perennial grass that is a tall (up to 8 ft high) and bunching, broad light green blades and a large, light brown seed head.

Grows in moist or dry fields, along roadsides and in serpentine barrens.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FACU
NCNE: FACU



Flowers August through early October, yellow in color.

Leaves  alternate and simple.

S-rank:  No rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Sorghastrum nutans Indian grass

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Sorghastrum nutans gallery
Common Names
Indian grass