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Discover the natural beauty of Rumsey Indiangrass - a tall, perennial native grass perfect to enhance your garden or landscape. Known scientifically as Sorghastrum nutans var. Rumsey, it forms elegant clumps with short rhizomes, reaching up to 5 ft in height. Striking in appearance, its culms are coarse and erect while its sheaths are elongate and glabrous, and it boasts light brownish, somewhat shiny panicles that become darker and elliptic as they grow.
Characterized by unique ‘rifle sight' ligules at the base of each mature leaf blade, this 3' to 6' tall bunch grass is more than just a visual delight. It's a versatile addition to any soil type or soil moisture - so long as it isn't submerged for lengthy periods - and thrives best under the full sun.
Cultivated from plant material sourced from Jefferson County, Illinois, Rumsey Indiangrass is a primary grass of central and eastern native warm season grasslands. Choose it for its ornamental appeal, with its graceful bronze heads making it an attractive choice for gardens and landscaping projects.
Importantly, Rumsey Indiangrass is not only appealing to the human eye but beneficial for wildlife too. It offers a wealth of benefits to quail, turkeys, song birds, deer, small mammals and more, providing essential cover, nesting habitat, food sources and more. Experience the marvel of nature with Rumsey Indiangrass.