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$7.50
Sorghastrum nutans, Indiangrass, Native Grasses, Perennial Grass Plugs
Wholesale pricing is based on quantity. 50 plants (plugs) per tray with a required minimum purchase of 5 plants per species.
5 or more $7.50 each
25 or more $3.50 each
50 or more $1.75 each
300 or more $1.70 each
1,000 or more call
2,000 or more call
For Shipping, Planting and additional FAQ’s please see “About our organically grown native plug trays “.
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The NOT Fine Print
Unless otherwise indicated, there is a minimum order total of $150.00.
before tax (VA residents only) and shipping.
Before you order:
Please be assured that our goal as native plant growers with over 45 years of experience, is to support the intention and needs of our customers. Whether you are an industry professional or home conservationist, or if you just like GREAT plants! We want your return business!
We are always available to answer questions about a plant's cultural needs or to assist our customers with any questions to make working with Mid Atlantic Natives a superior experience. To do this, we cannot stress enough the importance of selecting the right species for your application and environment. Each plant species has detailed information for its suitable, preferred environment (Sun, wet, dry, acidic, etc.) We provide this information so you can make the best selections and have the best results. (as in, I planted a water plant in a desert dune and don't know why it died!!)
Before selecting plants, please ask yourself:
Are the site conditions correct for the species you select? Do you know how to correctly plant? Are you able to provide the aftercare needed?
It is important to us that you are successful with your investment. We would rather not sell our plants then have a dissatisfied, unprepared customer or, equally as upsetting to us, any plant mortality.
Because we have no control over how plants are handled after they are shipped, or of any element of a planting project from design to installation, we cannot offer any guarantees of plant survival. Please make sure you select plant material suitable for your project’s conditions and environment. All Sales Are Final
We are careful to keep varieties true to name, but mistakes sometimes happen. It is mutually agreed that our liability for any errors is confined to replacement with correct species or, if not available, credit of the purchase price.
In the event of an incorrect count we will send the missing items. There is no opportunity for a credit unless those items are not available. The credit will be for the missing amount only.
Damage
Because of the type of packaging and custom-designed box style we use, shipping issues are rare. If there is a problem with your purchased items, it must be reported to us within 72 hours of receipt. Photos of the shipping materials and plants will be requested.
Claims resulting from carrier issues will result in your order being replaced or refunded once the claim is settled with the carrier.
Please report any other problems immediately, and we will make every effort to resolve any issues to your satisfaction. Under no circumstances will the claim amount exceed the order amount.
Inspections
Our nursery stock has been inspected by the Virginia Department of Agriculture. Your order will be shipped with a VA Nursery Inspection certificate. A copy of our current nursery certificate is here.
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Description
Sorghastrum nutans, Indiangrass, Native Grasses, Perennial Grass Plugs
Botanic Name (s): Sorghastrum nutans
Common Name(s): Indiangrass
Mature height :2.5-8ft
Mature spread:3-6ft
Bloom Time:Aug-Sept
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil moisture: Dry Average Moist
Soil Ph:4.8-8
Soil Type: Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture
Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay
Sandy soil, coarse texture
Native Habitat: Dry slopes, praries, borders of woods
Notes: Tall clump grass with beautiful seed head, nutritious for livestock
Erosion Control
High Wildlife Value: Songbirds Game Birds Small Mammals
FACU – Usually occur in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands
Native to Coastal Regions
Native To Mountain Regions
Native to Piedmont Regions
Threatened / Endangered: Maine, Rhode Island
Native Grass
Sorghastrum nutans, Indiangrass, Native Grasses, Perennial Grass Plugs
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Grows in clumps, Accent
Use Wildlife: Seeds-Small mammals, Seeds-granivorous birds, Nesting material
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Pepper-and-Salt Skipper butterfly.
Deer Resistant: High
Value to Beneficial Insects
Provides Nesting Materials/Structure for Native Bees
Indiangrass [Sorghastrum nutans (L.) Nash] is a tall, tufted, warm-season perennial grass with short, stout,
scaly rhizomes. It has also been described as a bunchgrass. It grows to an average height of 3 to 5 feet.
Inflorescence is a contracted panicle that is golden to reddish tan and softly hairy. The species occurs
naturally from Canada to Mexico through the eastern and central United States (USDA NRCS 2004). It is
codominant with big bluestem and switchgrass in tall grass prairies. It grows on a wide range of habitats,
from prairies to woodlands, savannahs, and scrubland vegetation. In the drier area of its natural range, it
prefers fertile bottomlands or lowlands where moisture is more available. It can grow in a wide array
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