Sorghastrum nutans ‘Thin Man’ Indian Grass — Tall, blue, and unapologetically handsome.

Slender steel-blue foliage and golden plumes give this native its cinematic swagger. It’s the strong, silent type that brings height and elegance to the dry garden.

Plant Details:

• Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Sun Needs: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Growing Zone: USDA Zones 4–9

• Cold Hardiness: To –30°F

• Mature Size: 5–6 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide

• Native Origin: Central and Eastern North America

• Best Substitutes For: Panicum ‘Northwind,’ Andropogon gerardii

• Landscape Uses: Tall accents, prairie-style gardens, wildlife plantings