Plant Profile: Sorghastrum elliottii

Sorghastrum elliottii, commonly known as Indiangrass, is a robust, ornamental grass that thrives in warm seasons and belongs to the Poaceae family. This perennial plant typically reaches heights of 4 to 6 feet and features coarse, ribbon-like leaves. Its distinctive nodding flower panicles bloom in late summer and early autumn. Indigenous to North Carolina, Indiangrass can be found in various open environments across the state, including along roadsides, and it exhibits a high level of resistance to deer.

In terms of pests and diseases, Indiangrass is not significantly affected by serious insect infestations or plant ailments.