Poaceae
slender indiangrass
Sorghastrum elliottii
Plant Type
Grass/Grass-like
Life Cycle
Perennial
Typical Size
4-6 ft. tall
1-3 ft. wide
Tolerant of
Deer, Drought
Inolerant of
Poorly Drained Soil
Propagation
By seed, By division
Plant Planting Notes
Provide up to 3 ft spacing.
Plants/Diseases
No significant disease or pest issues.
Wildlife Benefits
Fruit/seeds for birds
Leaves
Leaves alternate, sheath with a rough texture.
Flowers
Panicle.
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
Sandy woodlands and forests.
Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)
Secure (G5)
Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)
Not Listed
Distribution Notes
Common in the South Carolina coastal plain, sandhills, and piedmont. Uncommon in the mountains.