Indian Grass Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late spring, when the soil has well warmed; this plant does not easily germinate in cool soil. Press the Sorghastrum Nutans seeds into the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. Keep the soil saturated until germination.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. This plant grows well in dry to medium soil, tolerating drought and poor soil well. If grown in richer soil, it may droop. It adapts well to various soil types such as sand, gravel, and clay. It will eventually spread by self-seeding, and may become rather weedy in good growing conditions. Mature plants can be divided. This plant makes an very good choice for erosion control, and also provides forage and cover for birds and other wildlife. Its beauty also makes it popular as an ornamental grass and for prairie restoration.
Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the Indian grass seeds on the stem will begin to ripen to their mature brown color. Strip the mature Sorghastrum Nutans seed from the stem and store it in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Sorghastrum nutans
Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge
Type: Native Grasses, Warm Season
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 10,300
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 72 Inches
Color: Green, Brown
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Awesome!
This grass returns every year and helps restore environmental damage caused by "progress". It's a beautiful prairie and field restoration grass.
Indian Grass
Took a chance and planted in early fall in Northern California when we were having unseasonably warm weather. Germination was great and grasses are now thriving in cooler weather. Goal was to purify soil from added chemicals so I can plant a garden next year.
Ok
Growth looking good
Waiting for the grass to start growing
I planted it outside last week and nothing has happened. How long does it take to germinate?
Indian grass is a heat loving grass. It will not germinate until the ground is warm. With you being in MA and this still being May, it could take another month until you see germination.
Could not find Sweetgrass seeds anywhere else but here
Everwilde Farms was the only site I could find these seeds and the packaging definitely ensures their viability!
Great seeds I hope
Great packaging, planted seeds, now hope they will come up. Seeds looked like they were taken care of.
grass seeds
seeds arrived quickly and very well packaged. I have high hopes of controlling some erosion issues on my creek front property.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late spring, when the soil has well warmed; this plant does not easily germinate in cool soil. Press the Sorghastrum Nutans seeds into the surface of the soil, compacting the soil very firmly. Keep the soil saturated until germination.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. This plant grows well in dry to medium soil, tolerating drought and poor soil well. If grown in richer soil, it may droop. It adapts well to various soil types such as sand, gravel, and clay. It will eventually spread by self-seeding, and may become rather weedy in good growing conditions. Mature plants can be divided. This plant makes an very good choice for erosion control, and also provides forage and cover for birds and other wildlife. Its beauty also makes it popular as an ornamental grass and for prairie restoration.
Seed Saving: At the end of the season, the Indian grass seeds on the stem will begin to ripen to their mature brown color. Strip the mature Sorghastrum Nutans seed from the stem and store it in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Sorghastrum nutans
Species Origin: US Native Grass or Sedge
Type: Native Grasses, Warm Season
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 10,300
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 72 Inches
Color: Green, Brown
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Reviews
Review
Awesome!
This grass returns every year and helps restore environmental damage caused by "progress". It's a beautiful prairie and field restoration grass.
Review
Indian Grass
Took a chance and planted in early fall in Northern California when we were having unseasonably warm weather. Germination was great and grasses are now thriving in cooler weather. Goal was to purify soil from added chemicals so I can plant a garden next year.
Review
Ok
Growth looking good
Review
Waiting for the grass to start growing
I planted it outside last week and nothing has happened. How long does it take to germinate?
Indian grass is a heat loving grass. It will not germinate until the ground is warm. With you being in MA and this still being May, it could take another month until you see germination.
Review
Could not find Sweetgrass seeds anywhere else but here
Everwilde Farms was the only site I could find these seeds and the packaging definitely ensures their viability!
Review
Great seeds I hope
Great packaging, planted seeds, now hope they will come up. Seeds looked like they were taken care of.
Review
grass seeds
seeds arrived quickly and very well packaged. I have high hopes of controlling some erosion issues on my creek front property.