yellow indiangrass

Plant Type

Grass/Grass-like

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

5-7 ft. tall
1-2 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Drought

Inolerant of

Poorly Drained Soil

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

Seed requires moist cold stratification or scarification.

Plant Planting Notes

Provide up to 2 ft spacing.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Fruit/seeds for birds

Leaves

Leaves alternate, sheath.

Flowers

Yellow to orange on panicles.

Fruit

Caryopsis.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Dry, Medium

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Dry to medium woodlands and forests, prairies, barrens, and powerline rights-of-way.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Secure (G5)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Common throughout South Carolina.