Also known as Indiangrass · 157 gardener saves
Sorghastrum: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Sorghastrum, the genus most gardeners know as indiangrass. We track 2 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 2 most-saved Sorghastrum varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Sorghastrum questions
How many types of Sorghastrum are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Sorghastrum varieties. The most popular — ranked by 157 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Sorghastrum grow in?
Across its varieties, Sorghastrum covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Sorghastrum bloom?
Most Sorghastrum varieties bloom in late summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Sorghastrum should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Sorghastrum in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
