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On Sale! Big Bluestem Seeds Andropogon gerardii Quick View
xBig Bluestem Seeds
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Bottlebrush Grass Seeds Hystrix patula Quick View
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Hystrix patula
Its distinctive seed heads look like a bottlebrush, making this species popular as an ornamental grass. In the wild, it is found growing in wooded and shaded areas, but can also be grown in full sun if need be. This grass is a cool-season perennial grass and ripens to a straw color in the summer.
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Buffalo Grass Seeds Buchloe dactyloides Quick View
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Canada Wild Rye Seeds Elymus canadensis Quick View
xCanada Wild Rye Seeds
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Chairmaker's Rush Seeds Scirpus pungens Quick View
xChairmaker's Rush Seeds
Scirpus pungens
The stems of this native rush were actually used for weaving sturdy chair seats in years gone by. This perennial is a widespread species and is used extensively in wetland restoration projects.
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Common Cattail Sedge Seeds Carex typhina Quick View
xCommon Cattail Sedge Seeds
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Common Hop Sedge Seeds Carex lupulina Quick View
xCommon Hop Sedge Seeds
Carex lupulina
Often used in wetland restoration, this vigorous sedge grows large spiky heads on wide leaf blades. The seeds are a challenge to get out of the pods, but the birds seem to enjoy the challenge. This sedge is a cool-season perennial, and so forms seeds early in the season, and drops its seeds in the summer.
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Common Rush Seeds Juncus effusus Quick View
xCommon Rush Seeds
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Cord Grass Seeds Spartina pectinata Quick View
xCord Grass Seeds
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Dark Green Bulrush Seeds Scirpus atrovirens Quick View
xDark Green Bulrush Seeds
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On Sale! Fowl Manna Grass Seeds Glyceria striata Quick View
xFowl Manna Grass Seeds
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Great Bulrush Seeds Scirpus validus Quick View
xGreat Bulrush Seeds
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Great Spike Rush Seeds Eleocharis palustris Quick View
xGreat Spike Rush Seeds
Eleocharis palustris
This little native rush is often found growing beside creeks, rivers, and ponds. It does not become very tall but grows in the cool season, and it is an excellent food source for ducks, geese, and other creatures of the wetlands.
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Indian Grass Seeds Sorghastrum nutans Quick View
xIndian Grass Seeds
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Inland Rush Seeds Juncus interior Quick View
xInland Rush Seeds
Juncus interior
These stiff upright rushes form clumps that thrive in the wetlands of the midwestern US. This native perennial turns lots of sunshine and moisture into millions of tiny seeds!
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On Sale! June Grass Seeds Koeleria cristata Quick View
xJune Grass Seeds
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Little Bluestem Seeds Schizachyrium scoparius Quick View
xLittle Bluestem Seeds
Schizachyrium scoparius
This warm-season perennial is probably the most popular native grass for short prairies. It is known as Bluestem because of the characteristic blue-purple stems at the base of the plant. These stems change into a bright copper color in the fall and persist as a food source for birds through the winter.
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Path Rush Seeds Juncus tenuis Quick View
xPath Rush Seeds
Juncus tenuis
Despite the softness of this petite rush, it is a tough species that can grow in the packed soil of pathways, trails, and other high traffic areas. This perennial does not grow very tall but produces millions of tiny seeds.
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Poverty Oat Grass Seeds Danthonia spicata Quick View
xPoverty Oat Grass Seeds
Danthonia spicata
This native grass earned the name Poverty Oats because of its preference for poor soil. It is also known as Curly Grass because the dead leaves curl around the base of the plant. It loves dry sandy soil and does not grow very tall, so it can also function as a native lawn.
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Red Bulrush Seeds Scirpus pendulus Quick View
xRed Bulrush Seeds
Scirpus pendulus
This adaptable native rush produces pretty nodding seed clumps on tall stems. This rush is a cool-season perennial that usually grows in wet areas, where waterfowl feed on the fresh crop of seeds each summer.
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Rice Cut Grass Seeds Leersia oryzoides Quick View
xRice Cut Grass Seeds
Leersia oryzoides
This native grass has rough foliage that feels sharp because of the many tiny barbs on the underside of each leaf. This perennial is a common wetland grass that is used for many restoration projects.
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On Sale! River Oats Seeds Uniola latifolia Quick View
xRiver Oats Seeds
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On Sale! Sallow Sedge Seeds Carex lurida Quick View
xSallow Sedge Seeds
Carex lurida
This native sedge prefers wet soil to produce it's yellowish spiny seed heads. This native sedge is not as common as some of its cousins but is sometimes used for native wetland restoration projects.
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On Sale! Out of Stock Sand Love Grass Seeds Eragrostis trichodes Quick View
xSand Love Grass Seeds
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On Sale! Side Oats Grama Seeds Bouteloua curtipendula Quick View
xSide Oats Grama Seeds
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On Sale! Switch Grass Seeds Panicum virgatum Quick View
xSwitch Grass Seeds
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Torrey's Rush Seeds Juncus torreyi Quick View
xTorrey's Rush Seeds
Juncus torreyi
Because of its striking seed heads that look like pom poms, this native rush has become a popular addition to wetlands and stream banks. It is a cool-season rush, so it is actively growing in the springtime and sheds its seeds in the summer.
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Virginia Wild Rye Seeds Elymus virginicus Quick View
xVirginia Wild Rye Seeds
Elymus virginicus
This perennial grass is not closely related to agricultural rye but is a native grass that is used in many wetland plantings. It is popular because it can tolerate anything from full sun to the woodland setting, making it a versatile species. It is a cool-season grass that is very cold hardy.
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On Sale! Wool Grass Seeds Scirpus cyperinus Quick View
xWool Grass Seeds
Starting at $3.25 USD