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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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Chairmaker'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.Quick ViewxChairmaker'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.
$3.48 Pkt - $40.00 / Oz -
Common Rush Seeds Juncus effusus
Native to most of North America, this prolific rush quickly grows by ponds, marshes, and wetlands. This perennial rush grows in the cool seasons, so the tiny seeds ripen in the summer and fall like red dust to the damp soil below.Quick View$3.25 Pkt - $21.00 / Oz -
On Sale! Path 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.Quick ViewxPath 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.
$3.25 Pkt - $18.77 / Oz -
Torrey'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.Quick ViewxTorrey'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.
$3.75 Pkt - $72.00 / Oz -
On Sale! Wool Grass Seeds Scirpus cyperinus
As the name suggests, this native wetland rush produces a wooly material in its mature seed heads. It makes a unique addition to a water garden or stream bank.Quick View$3.25 Pkt - $15.95 / 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.