Wood grass
Sorghastrum nutans
Sorghastrum
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Wood grass is a native prairie grass that's extremely low-maintenance once established. It develops deep roots and becomes very drought tolerant, making it perfect for naturalized areas. The golden fall color and seed heads provide winter interest.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Deep Watering To Establish Roots, Then Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
5 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Honduras
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Manitoba
Maryland
Masachusettes
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 17, 2015 by EOL − Aarongunnar (cc-by-nc)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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