Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass) white -blooms Filipendula 'Venusta' and Vernonia noveboracensis

Filipendula 'Venusta' and Vernonia noveboracensis

We like the bright bronze and scarlet of the leaves in fall and the compact carpeting effect at 12" in height

Plant 3' apart

Best of all is the lovely burgundy marbling

try it with the silvery blue leaves of Hosta 'Halcyon'

Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass) white -blooms Filipendula 'Venusta' and Vernonia noveboracensisIndian grass was a predominate member of the tallgrass prairie and is useful today in prairie restorations, wildflower gardens, and naturalized areas. " wide leaf blades of bluish green to completely green in the eastern part of its native range grow to 3 5'. Copper colored flower spikes reach 7' in late summer. Glowing fall foliage of yellow to bright orange is striking when planted in mass. Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 9