aka Indian grass Sorghastrum nutans Native to: All of New England Life cycle: Perennial Grass Light: Full Sun Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry Height: 3-6’ Spacing: 2-3’ Blooms: August-September Bloom Color: Yellow, Orange Natural Habitat: Meadows, roadsides, woodland openings, and rocky shorelines Benefits: Bird Favorite, Host Plant, Deer/Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control/Soil Stabilization, Low Maintenance Pairs Well With: Butterfly milkweed, wild bee-balm, downy goldenrod, common milkweed, and smooth blue aster