Bottlebrush Grass Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow bottlebrush grass seeds either in late fall or early spring. Plant the seed just below the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. For spring planting, mix the bottlebrush grass seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, since this seed cannot germinate in dry soil.
Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant prefers dry soil, and tolerates drought. It also adapts well to a variety of soil types including clay and sandy soil. It eventually spreads by rhizomes and reseeding. It makes an excellent choice for erosion control, as well as being popular as an ornamental plant. This plant provides cover and forage for small birds and other wildlife.
Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seed heads will begin to ripen and turn color. Strip the seed from the stem; gloves may be necessary for protection from the barbs. Separate the seed from the plant material. Store the Hystrix Patula seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Hystrix patula
Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge
Type: Native Grasses, Cool Season
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
US Regions: Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 7,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Height: 36 Inches
Color: Green, Brown
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Arrived quick and sprouted
I always do a test of my seeds to make sure they are even viable and sprout before I go through with planting them and waiting. I ordered about 10 different types of prairie grasses (this is one of them), and they all have sprouted nicely, so I know they are good seeds. The shipment arrived very quickly, it only took a couple days from when I ordered. The seeds are packaged very nicely in gold packets. Very happy with the seeds, would order again!
Bottlebrush Grass
Germination took 26 days indoors with a low percentage of seeds sprouting. Seeds were unstratified. I have the bulk of my purchased bottlebrush seeds in cold moist stratification and will see how that goes.
Bottlebrush
The seeds arrived very quickly! Everything looks great- I am looking forward to watching them grow!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow bottlebrush grass seeds either in late fall or early spring. Plant the seed just below the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. For spring planting, mix the bottlebrush grass seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, since this seed cannot germinate in dry soil.
Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant prefers dry soil, and tolerates drought. It also adapts well to a variety of soil types including clay and sandy soil. It eventually spreads by rhizomes and reseeding. It makes an excellent choice for erosion control, as well as being popular as an ornamental plant. This plant provides cover and forage for small birds and other wildlife.
Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the seed heads will begin to ripen and turn color. Strip the seed from the stem; gloves may be necessary for protection from the barbs. Separate the seed from the plant material. Store the Hystrix Patula seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Hystrix patula
Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge
Type: Native Grasses, Cool Season
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
US Regions: Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 7,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Height: 36 Inches
Color: Green, Brown
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Reviews
Review
Arrived quick and sprouted
I always do a test of my seeds to make sure they are even viable and sprout before I go through with planting them and waiting. I ordered about 10 different types of prairie grasses (this is one of them), and they all have sprouted nicely, so I know they are good seeds. The shipment arrived very quickly, it only took a couple days from when I ordered. The seeds are packaged very nicely in gold packets. Very happy with the seeds, would order again!
Review
Bottlebrush Grass
Germination took 26 days indoors with a low percentage of seeds sprouting. Seeds were unstratified. I have the bulk of my purchased bottlebrush seeds in cold moist stratification and will see how that goes.
Review
Bottlebrush
The seeds arrived very quickly! Everything looks great- I am looking forward to watching them grow!