Yellow Indian Grass 'Golden Sunset'

About this plant

Elevate your garden with the vibrant charm of Yellow Indian Grass 'Golden Sunset', a standout ornamental grass celebrated for its brilliant golden-yellow hue. This cultivar of our native Indian Grass displays a stunning transformation as the seasons progress, starting with fresh green blades that mature into a rich, warm gold. Beyond its captivating color, 'Golden Sunset' features elegant, plume-like seed heads that emerge in late summer, adding a soft, feathery texture and further enhancing its visual appeal. These attractive inflorescences persist into winter, offering architectural interest and a source of food for birds. An excellent choice for adding verticality and movement to borders, meadows, or mass plantings, 'Golden Sunset' is also highly valued for its exceptional drought tolerance and adaptability to a wide range of soil conditions, making it a low-maintenance yet high-impact addition to the discerning gardener's palette.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average to dry, well-draining soils. While tolerant of various conditions, it performs best in full sun. Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.