Grass
Lopsided Indiangrass
Sorghastrum secundum
Varieties We Carry
StandardSorghastrum secundum
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$7.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow to Moderate
Mature size2-6 feet × 1-2 feet
About Lopsided Indiangrass
A robust native Florida perennial bunchgrass notable for its distinctively one-sided flower spikes bearing bronze bracts, bright yellow anthers, and long reddish-brown awns that shimmer dramatically in sunlight. Dark green leaf blades can extend up to 18 inches long. Starting at $7.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall
- Flower Color
- Bronze
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Perennial grass
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Grow in full sun for best flowering and form; lopsided Indiangrass is adapted to Florida's open sunny flatwoods and does not perform well in shade.
Water
Very low water needs once established; this native bunchgrass is adapted to NE Florida's dry sandy uplands and tolerates both drought and occasional flooding. Supplemental irrigation is seldom needed.
Soil & Fertilizer
Thrives in poor, well-drained sandy or loamy soils — avoid fertilizing, which promotes lush leafy growth at the expense of flowering. Cut back to 4–6 inches in late winter before new growth emerges.
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Common questions
Is Lopsided Indiangrass a good plant for St. Augustine?
Lopsided Indiangrass is a grass for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-6 feet × 1-2 feet.