Sorghastrum nutans Golden Sunset
Golden Sunset™ (Sorghastrum nutans ‘MNYG318153’) is a new grass with attractive, upright olive-green foliage and yellow-gold flowers. Golden Sunset™ produces flowers that emerge in mid-August (1 month earlier than other native grass available in the market) and remain attractive through the winter. Unlike most native grass, Golden Sunset™ remains upright and does not lodge or fall over.
Golden Sunset™ has olive-green foliage that is just over ½ inch wide. Flowers average 9 inches in length and are a showy-yellow and golden-bronze in color. Golden Sunset™ has no known pests or diseases, and will be a good addition to landscapes throughout North America but especially in northern climates. One of the dominant species of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem.
- Common Name Indian Grass
- Variety Golden Sunset
- Zone Zone 3
- Mature Size 6'H x 3'W
- Bloom Time Late Summer
- Plant Type Grasses
- Flower Color Golden Bronze
Photo courtesy of University of Minnesota