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US Native Grass Seeds
The species on this page are not all technically classified as grasses, but the average gardener would probably call them "grass". Here you will find a variety of seeds of native grasses, sedges, reeds, and rushes. You might not think of grass as being as beautiful as flowers, but some of these wild grasses really are beautiful in their own way. Many of the native prairie grasses turn color in autumn, and the rusty bronze color of the stems adds a real fall aura to the planting. Winter birds benefit from the wild grass seeds, and small animals use the thick undergrowth for cover. The biomass of the grass is also the primary source for fuel when a prairie planting undergoes a planned burn.
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Blue Grama Seeds
Bouteloua gracilis
This native grass is easy to grow and provides the perfect contrast for a wildflower planting. This short bluish-green variety grows in grassy clumps during the warm season of summer, and can even be used for a shaggy no-mow green space.Quick View$3.48 Pkt - $7.65 / Oz -
Blue Joint Grass Seeds
Calamagrostis canadensis
A valuable wetlands restoration species, this grass is the most frequent associate of sedges. It grows into a dense patch of grass with lots of fibrous roots, so it is an excellent option for strengthening stream banks or shoreline restoration work.Quick View$3.75 Pkt - $100.00 / Oz -
Buffalo Grass Seeds
Buchloe dactyloides
Most native grasses form large clumps, which do not work very well for mowing. Buffalo Grass spreads out more evenly like a turfgrass and is quite popular for those who want a native lawn that is resistant to drought and heat.Quick View$3.48 Pkt - $8.46 / Oz -
Fowl Manna Grass Seeds
Glyceria striata
As suggested by its name, the fowl manna grass seeds of this popular native plant are a natural food source for ducks, geese, and other domestic birds. In the wild, it prefers a little shade with wet soil, but can also be grown in average soil in full sun.Quick View$3.25 Pkt - $16.57 / Oz -
Indian Grass Seeds
Sorghastrum nutans
Indian Grass is on par with Big Bluestem in terms of both height and popularity. This warm-season perennial has large feathery seed plumes that turn a lovely rusty color in the fall, and become natural birdfeeders into the winter months.Quick View$3.48 Pkt - $5.96 / Oz -
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June Grass Seeds
Koeleria cristata
This perennial grass performs well in native plantings that have dry soil. It is a cool-season grass, so it greens up sooner than many of the other prairie grasses. Resistant to both heat and cold, the grass sends up showy seed heads which remain until fall.Quick View$3.48 Pkt - $15.95 / Oz -
Little 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.Quick ViewxLittle 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.
$3.48 Pkt - $6.84 / Oz -
Reed Manna Grass Seeds
Glyceria grandis
An essential member of the wetland community, this native grass flourishes in marshes or along streams. It is a cool-season grass and is easy to grow, so it is a popular choice if a taller grass is desired in a wet area.Quick ViewxReed Manna Grass Seeds
Glyceria grandis
An essential member of the wetland community, this native grass flourishes in marshes or along streams. It is a cool-season grass and is easy to grow, so it is a popular choice if a taller grass is desired in a wet area.
$3.25 Pkt - $21.00 / Oz -
Rice 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.Quick ViewxRice 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.
$3.25 Pkt - $16.57 / Oz -
Rough Dropseed Seeds
Sporobolus asper
This native grass has fine delicate leaves and prefers to grow in light dry soil during the warmest months of the year. This perennial grows to a medium height and is at home as a member of a short grass prairie community.Quick View$2.98 Pkt - $7.09 / Oz -
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Side Oats Grama Seeds
Bouteloua curtipendula
This native grass showcases purplish seed spikes that uniquely grow only along one side of the stems. This grass is a very popular clump-forming species for short grass prairie plantings. It is a warm season perennial grass, so greens up when the ground gets good and warm.Quick ViewxSide Oats Grama Seeds
Bouteloua curtipendula
This native grass showcases purplish seed spikes that uniquely grow only along one side of the stems. This grass is a very popular clump-forming species for short grass prairie plantings. It is a warm season perennial grass, so greens up when the ground gets good and warm.
$3.48 Pkt - $7.47 / Oz -
Switch Grass Seeds
Panicum virgatum
This popular native grass is common in many native restorations. It can grow it's airy seedheads in a wide range of soils, and is a medium height, making it a useful species. This grass is a warm season perennial, so the songbirds feast on the seeds into the fall season.Quick ViewxSwitch Grass Seeds
Panicum virgatum
This popular native grass is common in many native restorations. It can grow it's airy seedheads in a wide range of soils, and is a medium height, making it a useful species. This grass is a warm season perennial, so the songbirds feast on the seeds into the fall season.
$2.98 Pkt - $5.96 / Oz
The species on this page are not all technically classified as grasses, but the average gardener would probably call them "grass". Here you will find a variety of seeds of native grasses, sedges, reeds, and rushes. You might not think of grass as being as beautiful as flowers, but some of these wild grasses really are beautiful in their own way. Many of the native prairie grasses turn color in autumn, and the rusty bronze color of the stems adds a real fall aura to the planting. Winter birds benefit from the wild grass seeds, and small animals use the thick undergrowth for cover. The biomass of the grass is also the primary source for fuel when a prairie planting undergoes a planned burn.