Sorghastrum nutans GOLDEN SUNSET� ('MNYG318153' PP33776)

Sorghastrum nutans GOLDEN SUNSET® ('MNYG318153' PP33776)

Sorghastrum GOLDEN SUNSET® Yellow Prairie Grass

Common Name: Yellow Prairie Grass

A native selection with vertical landscape application comparable to Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'; however GOLDEN SUNSET® stands taller at 5-6' and flowers much later in the season. Wide leaves form a solid base with long golden seedheads rising above the plant in late summer. Wheat-like seedheads reach 10-12" in length and hold their form, adding winter interest. From the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Height:

5.0-6.0 Feet

Spread:

2.0-3.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Yellow/Gold Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Modern Prairie Rain Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Easy To Grow Good For Screening Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Salt Tolerant Focal Point

Origin:

Native to North America

Characteristics