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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 -
Bottlebrush Grass Seeds
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.Quick ViewxBottlebrush Grass Seeds
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.
$3.48 Pkt - $12.65 / 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 -
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 Cattail Sedge Seeds
Carex typhina
This picturesque sedge is easy to identify with vertical seed heads that look like Cattails. It also grows in wetland areas like Cattails, but it is not invasive. This sedge is a cool-season perennial that drops it's seeds in the summer.Quick View$3.75 Pkt - $72.00 / Oz -
Common 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 common hop sedge is a cool-season perennial that forms seeds early in the season and drops them in the summer.Quick ViewxCommon 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 common hop sedge is a cool-season perennial that forms seeds early in the season and drops them in the summer.
$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 -
Dark Green Bulrush Seeds
Scirpus atrovirens
Because of it's aquatic nature, this native rush needs a constant supply of water. It is a common sight in wetlands, marshes, lakes, and ponds. This hardy perennial grows best in the cool seasons of spring and fall.Quick View$2.98 Pkt - $11.88 / 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 -
Great Bulrush Seeds
Scirpus validus
The soft stems of this native rush were once used by Native Americans for fine weaving purposes. It grows in the cool seasons and gets quite tall by the time summer arrives. Waterfowl like to feast on the ripened seed heads.Quick View$3.48 Pkt - $18.77 / Oz -
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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 -
Prairie Brome Seeds
Bromus kalmii
Sometimes known as Arctic Brome, this native grass is very hardy and grows even in the far north regions of North America. Being a cool-season grass, it is will green up your planting early in the spring.Quick ViewxPrairie Brome Seeds
Bromus kalmii
Sometimes known as Arctic Brome, this native grass is very hardy and grows even in the far north regions of North America. Being a cool-season grass, it is will green up your planting early in the spring.
$3.48 Pkt - $14.49 / Oz -
Rattlesnake Grass Seeds
Glyceria canadensis
The seed heads of this unusual cool-season grass resemble small rattlesnake tails. This semi-aquatic native grass does well in sun or partial shade, but cannot handle light sandy soil. It is used extensively in wetland plantings.Quick View$3.48 Pkt - $22.17 / 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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Sallow 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.Quick ViewxSallow 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.
$3.48 Pkt - $16.57 / Oz -
Squirrel Tail Grass Seeds
Hordeum jubatum
It is easy to see how this strikingly beautiful native was named - the seed heads look like little squirrel tails! This small perennial is a cool-season grass and does not grow very tall on the sunny dry soils which it loves.Quick View$3.48 Pkt - $30.00 / 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 -
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 -
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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
