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Big Bluestem Seeds
Andropogon gerardii
This is probably the most popular native grass of the tallgrass prairie. It is a warm-season grass, so it does not really get going until the summer heat sets in. It grows very tall in fertile soil, and the stems turn a lovely rusty color in the late fall and into winter.Quick ViewxBig Bluestem Seeds
Andropogon gerardii
This is probably the most popular native grass of the tallgrass prairie. It is a warm-season grass, so it does not really get going until the summer heat sets in. It grows very tall in fertile soil, and the stems turn a lovely rusty color in the late fall and into winter.
$3.48 Pkt - $5.96 / Oz -
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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 -
Canada Wild Rye Seeds
Elymus canadensis
Not to be confused with agricultural rye, this cool-season native grass is one of the most popular species for native plantings. It is easy to grow, it adapts to a wide variety of soils, it is winter hardy, and it is affordable - what more could you want in a grass?Quick ViewxCanada Wild Rye Seeds
Elymus canadensis
Not to be confused with agricultural rye, this cool-season native grass is one of the most popular species for native plantings. It is easy to grow, it adapts to a wide variety of soils, it is winter hardy, and it is affordable - what more could you want in a grass?
$3.75 Pkt - $5.96 / Oz -
Cord Grass Seeds
Spartina pectinata
Forming dense colonies of tall vegetation, this water-loving grass adds beauty to shorelines and marshes during the warm seasons. This native perennial is an excellent choice for an area that has a lot of competition because it is quite aggressive.Quick View$3.48 Pkt - $16.57 / 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 -
Northern Dropseed Seeds
Sporobolus heterolepis
This native perennial grass forms a big round mound of fine-textured foliage. It does not like to be soggy but can grow in most other soil conditions. This plant is a warm-season grass and is quite winter hardy.Quick View$3.48 Pkt - $24.00 / Oz -
Poverty 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.Quick ViewxPoverty 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.
$3.75 Pkt - $64.00 / 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 -
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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 -
Upland Wild Timothy Seeds
Muhlenbergia racemosa
This native grass is not the same species that farmers use to make timothy hay. This perennial has soft leaves that do most of their growing the warm season of summer. It could be made into hay, but other species are better suited for that purpose.Quick View$3.48 Pkt - $32.00 / Oz -
Virginia 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.Quick ViewxVirginia 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.
$3.48 Pkt - $5.96 / Oz -
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Wild Rice Seeds
Zizania aquatica
Known for its delicious nutty flavor, this black rice-like seed is popular for gourmet soups or pilaf. This robust aquatic grass grows best in shallow water without much current.Quick View$4.75 Pkt - $7.92 / Oz
