SORGHASTRUM NUTANS SIOUX BLUE / SIOUX BLUE WOOD GRASS
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SORGHASTRUM NUTANS SIOUX BLUE / SIOUX BLUE WOOD GRASS
Elegant Grass with Steel-Blue Foliage and Fall Color
Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue', also known as Sioux Blue Wood Grass, is a striking ornamental grass that stands out for its unique blue-gray foliage and graceful, upright form. This warm-season grass creates a beautiful contrast in garden settings, especially in late summer and fall, when it produces golden-yellow flowers and stunning autumn colors. Its sturdy structure and color-changing characteristics make it an excellent choice for both formal and naturalistic landscapes.
Why Choose Sioux Blue Wood Grass?
- Steel-Blue Foliage: The distinctive blue-gray leaves create a cool and calming effect in garden beds, especially when paired with other foliage.
- Autumn Interest: The plant's foliage turns to golden-yellow hues in the fall, offering seasonal color changes that add richness to the landscape.
- Tolerant & Versatile: It thrives in a variety of soil types and weather conditions, making it ideal for a range of planting environments.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, Sioux Blue Wood Grass is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant.
Key Features:
- Unique Foliage Color: The steel-blue leaves offer a cool, modern look in garden spaces, perfect for pairing with other plants of contrasting hues.
- Autumn Color: As fall approaches, the foliage turns golden-yellow, providing vibrant seasonal interest.
- Graceful Form: This grass has a loose, arching growth habit, adding movement and texture to the garden.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, it requires little water, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping or water-efficient gardens.
- Attractive Flowering: In late summer, Sioux Blue Wood Grass produces beautiful golden-yellow flower spikes that further enhance its beauty.
Specifications:
- Plant Size: 4–5 feet tall, 2–3 feet wide.
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9.
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils.
Ideal Uses:
- Specimen Planting: Its unique blue foliage and graceful form make it a standout plant in garden beds, borders, or focal points.
- Naturalistic Landscapes: Ideal for prairie, meadow, or wildflower gardens, where its fall color can blend harmoniously with other plants.
- Xeriscaping: Its drought tolerance makes it perfect for water-efficient landscapes.
- Mass Plantings or Groundcover: Plant in clusters to create a dramatic effect or use as a textured groundcover for larger areas.
Sorghastrum nutans 'Sioux Blue' offers an elegant, low-maintenance grass with a distinctive blue hue and seasonal interest, perfect for creating texture and contrast in various garden settings. Whether used as a specimen plant or as part of a larger planting scheme, it provides a visually stunning element that evolves throughout the seasons.
Care Instructions
Different plants have different watering needs. Check the soil moisture by inserting your finger about an inch into the soil. If it feels dry, water the plant until the water drains from the bottom of the pot. Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to root rot.


SORGHASTRUM NUTANS SIOUX BLUE / SIOUX BLUE WOOD GRASS
- Regular price
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$22.95 CAD - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$22.95 CAD