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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Indian Grass
Indiangrass
Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans)

Description: One of the signature grasses of the tallgrass prairie, this plant grows to be 3 to 5 feet tall. It has large, soft plumes with glossy bronze seedheads in the fall. Indiangrass prefers drier conditions, but also does well in mesic sites. It is an aggressive plant and needs space and competition.

Planting: Sow unstratified seeds in the fall, stratified seeds in the spring. Transplants can also be used in the fall or spring.


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Canoeists in the Mississippi River Gorge  

Did You Know?
A canoe trip in the Mississippi River Gorge between Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN feels like you are miles away from civilization even though you are in the center of a large metropolitan area.

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Last Updated: April 28, 2008 at 13:59 EST