About

An ornamental grass, reaching 30-150cm, with arching foliage clump. It produces feathery heads in blue. 'Sioux Blue' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Sorghastrum can be annual or perennial, deciduous grasses with erect stems bearing arching, strap-shaped leaves and large flowering panicles in late summer, which are good for drying

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil, full sun
PruningCut back late winter
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceRust possible