Lopsided Indiangrass

Sorghastrum secundum
Typically grown in the background of a wildflower garden as its tall flower stalks are only visible in fall. The remainder of the year is looks like a moderate-sized grass.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Considertions

In the landscape will need annual cutting back.

Habitat

Dry-moist sites. Flatwoods, secondary pinelands, sandhill.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers, Showy fruits
  • Larval host for "grass skippers" including swarthy skipper (Nastra lherminier), Delaware skipper (Anatrytone arogos), Eufala skipper (Lerodea eufala) and twin spot Skipper (Oligoria maculate).