Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue' - P9

Description
The red-brown flower panicles adorn this grass from summer onwards. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 1.4 m and grows up to 60 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chrysopogon nutans 'Sioux Blue'.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive flower panicles

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
The red-brown flowers appear in panicles from August to October.

Use
Group planting