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Jennifer Anderson. United States, IA, Scott Co., Bettendorf, Pigeon Creek Park. 2002.

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Sorghastrum nutans var. RumseySorghastrum nutans

var. Rumsey

Indiangrass, Yellow Indiangrass

In Stock: 1.219 lb (Total:1.219lb)

Sorghastrum nutans var. Rumsey

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1.22 lb

Details

Germination:

88%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

90%

Seeds per lb:

221,463

Quantity:

1.22 lb

Collected in:

Nebraska

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1829124

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil

Other: can be fall sown without stratification.

Looking for a hardy and reliable North American prairie grass for your garden or landscaping project? Look no further than Sorghastrum nutans var. Rumsey Indiangrass, also known as Yellow Indiangrass. This perennial bunchgrass is a prominent feature of tallgrass prairies, alongside other iconic species such as big bluestem and switchgrass. Not only is it a hardy and drought-tolerant plant, it also has the distinction of being the official state grass of both Oklahoma and South Carolina! For more information on Sorghastrum nutans and other North American prairie plants, visit plants.usda.gov today.