A fantastic selection from the University of Minnesota, `Golden Sunset’ reaches up to 6-feet tall with a neat columnar habit, sort of like the `Karl Foerster’ of Indian grass, and during late summer sends up numerous golden flower plumes, hence the name. These eventually age a soft wheat and remain intact for winter interest and food for songbirds. Golden Sunset® is a great native option for naturalized gardens, it also makes an excellent companion to many perennials.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
3
Blossom Color:
Yellow to Chartreuse
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
6'
Texture:
Medium Texture
Recommended Spacing:
2' to 3'
We sell this plant in these containers:
#2 Pot
Special Characteristics
Cuttings
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Salt Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Large Area
Deer Resistant
Sandy Soil Tolerant
Controls Erosion
Native Cultivar
Features
reaches up to 6-feet tall with a neat columnar habit, with numerous golden flower plumes.
Landscape Value
A great native option for naturalized gardens.
Care
Watering:
Golden Sunset® Indian Grass is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
Golden Sunset® Indian Grass needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet
Pruning:
Golden Sunset® Indian Grass should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.
