General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Fruit: Edible to birds
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Provides winter interest
Erosion control
Dried Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Resistances: Pollution
Drought tolerant

Common names
  • Slender Indiangrass

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