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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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Awl fruited Oval Sedge Seeds
Carex tribuloides
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Carex tribuloides
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Growing in the cool season, this sedge bears a close resemblance to other members of the Sedge family. This perennial forms seeds early in the season and drops its seeds in the summer.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Bebb's Oval Sedge Seeds
Carex bebbii
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Carex bebbii
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Because it thrives in marshy and wet areas, this attractive sedge has become a crucial plant for wetland restoration. This cool-season native perennial needs a lot of sunlight and bears distinct, bristly seed heads, which the birds find attractive.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Big Bluestem Seeds
Andropogon gerardii
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Andropogon gerardii
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Blue Grama Seeds
Bouteloua gracilis
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Bouteloua gracilis
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Blue Joint Grass Seeds
Calamagrostis canadensis
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Calamagrostis canadensis
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Bottlebrush Grass Seeds
Hystrix patula
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Hystrix patula
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Bristly Sedge Seeds
Carex comosa
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Carex comosa
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Sometimes called Longhair Sedge, this native perennial thrives in soggy soil and forms long needle-like spines on its seedhead. Like most sedges, this is a cool-season perennial, and so forms seeds early in the season, and drops its seeds in the summer.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Brown Fox Sedge Seeds
Carex vulpinoidea
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Carex vulpinoidea
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With seedheads resembling bushy fox tails, this native sedge is one of the most common members of the Sedge family. It is highly adaptable to either sun or shade and is often seen growing over large marshy areas.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Buffalo Grass Seeds
Buchloe dactyloides
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Buchloe dactyloides
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Canada Wild Rye Seeds
Elymus canadensis
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Elymus canadensis
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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?Starting at $2.98 USD -
Chairmaker's Rush Seeds
Scirpus pungens
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Scirpus pungens
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Common Cattail Sedge Seeds
Carex typhina
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Carex typhina
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Common Hop Sedge Seeds
Carex lupulina
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Carex lupulina
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
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Common Oak Sedge Seeds
Carex pensylvanica
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Carex pensylvanica
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This miniature sedge is often sought for woodland plantings where a short native grassy plant is desired. The seeds are very difficult to harvest, so they are typically either very expensive or simply not available. Finding a natural stand of this sedge in the woods is a rare and beautiful thing.Starting at $3.60 USD -
Common Rush Seeds
Juncus effusus
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Juncus effusus
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Common Tussock Sedge Seeds
Carex stricta
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Carex stricta
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Named for the tussock eventually formed by its dead leaves, this sedge abounds in seasonal wetlands. This sedge is a cool-season perennial, and so forms seeds early in the season, and drops its seeds in the summer.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Copper Shouldered Oval Sedge Seeds
Carex bicknellii
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Carex bicknellii
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This native sedge has narrow leaves that taper off about a foot below the green seed heads. Like most sedges, this is a cool-season perennial, and so forms seeds early in the season, and drops its seeds in the summer. It adapts to both prairies and marshes.Starting at $2.98 USD -
Cord Grass Seeds
Spartina pectinata
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Spartina pectinata
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Crested Oval Sedge Seeds
Carex cristatella
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Carex cristatella
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This graceful sedge thrives in marshes, and along stream banks. It is quite similar to several other kinds of sedges, but it forms distinctive spikelets. Like most sedges, this is a cool-season perennial, and so forms seeds early in the season, and drops its seeds in the summer.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Dark Green Bulrush Seeds
Scirpus atrovirens
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Scirpus atrovirens
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Fowl Manna Grass Seeds
Glyceria striata
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Glyceria striata
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As suggested by its name, the seeds of this popular native grass are a natural food source for ducks, geese, and other domestic fowl. In the wild, it prefers a little shade with wet soil, but can also be grown in average soil in full sun.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Fox Sedge Seeds
Carex stipata
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Carex stipata
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Resembling fox tails, these bushy seed heads grow on graceful, arching foliage. This sedge is very flexible with the amount of light it needs and can grow in full sunlight, full shade, or anything in between.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Great Bulrush Seeds
Scirpus validus
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Scirpus validus
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Great Spike Rush Seeds
Eleocharis palustris
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Eleocharis palustris
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Green Needle Grass Seeds
Stipa viridula
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Stipa viridula
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This beautiful native grass is suitable for prairies or ornamental uses. It is such a pretty plant, but be aware that the seeds are sharp like little needles. It grows best in the cool season of spring and bears seeds in the summer.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Indian Grass Seeds
Sorghastrum nutans
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Sorghastrum nutans
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Inland Rush Seeds
Juncus interior
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Juncus interior
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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!Starting at $2.50 USD -
June Grass Seeds
Koeleria cristata
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Koeleria cristata
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Little Bluestem Seeds
Schizachyrium scoparius
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Schizachyrium scoparius
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Long Awned Bracted Sedge Seeds
Carex gravida
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Carex gravida
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Rarely found in the wild, this low-growing sedge prefers soils that are on the dry side. If the environment is too wet, it can develop mold or fungus on the plant, which prevents it from going to seed. Like most sedges, this is a cool-season perennial, and so forms seeds early in the season, and drops its seeds in the summer.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Needle And Thread Grass Seeds
Stipa comata
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Stipa comata
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This perennial bunchgrass produces unique seeds that are very sharp on one end and have a long tail on the other end. It grows on the dry soils of the American West, and has excellent drought resistance, but does most of it's growing during the cool seasons.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Nodding Fescue Seeds
Festuca obtusa
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Festuca obtusa
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This native cool-season perennial has fine grass leaves that are bright green and develops fine seed heads that ripen to a yellow color in the summer. It prefers some shade but can tolerate full sun if given enough moisture.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Northern Dropseed Seeds
Sporobolus heterolepis
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Sporobolus heterolepis
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Northwest Territory Sedge Seeds
Carex utriculata
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Carex utriculata
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Growing throughout the entire northern region of North America, this hardy sedge thrives in marshy conditions. Prickly green heads form throughout the spring and summer.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Oval Sedge Seeds
Carex scoparia
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Carex scoparia
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Also called Broom Sedge, this native sedge forms bristly seed heads. This wetland plant is often used for rain gardens and wetland restoration. This sedge is a cool-season perennial, and so forms seeds early in the season, and drops its seeds in the summer.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Path Rush Seeds
Juncus tenuis
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Juncus tenuis
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Plains Oval Sedge Seeds
Carex brevior
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Carex brevior
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This highly adaptable sedge grows tufted bristly seed heads that form during the spring and mature in the summer. This native perennial does well in dry soils but can adapt to wet areas as well, so it is used in a wide variety of native seed mixes.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Porcupine Grass Seeds
Stipa spartea
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Stipa spartea
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This grass produces large seeds that are as sharp as porcupine quills, so take care when handling! This cool-season grass is found growing on dry soils in prairies or open woods.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Porcupine Sedge Seeds
Carex hystericina
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Carex hystericina
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This moisture-loving species is excellent for marshy areas, swamps, or shorelines. True to its name, this clumped sedge bears prickly, oval seed heads. Like most sedges, this is a cool-season perennial, and so forms seeds early in the season, and drops its seeds in the summer.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Poverty Oat Grass Seeds
Danthonia spicata
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Danthonia spicata
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Red Bulrush Seeds
Scirpus pendulus
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Scirpus pendulus
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Reed Manna Grass Seeds
Glyceria grandis
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Glyceria grandis
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Rice Cut Grass Seeds
Leersia oryzoides
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Leersia oryzoides
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
River Oats Seeds
Uniola latifolia
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Uniola latifolia
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Also known as Northern Sea Oats, this perennial grass bears lovely ornamental seedheads that look like oats. This native likes a heavier soil where it can grow quickly in the heat of summer.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Rough Dropseed Seeds
Sporobolus asper
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Sporobolus asper
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Sallow Sedge Seeds
Carex lurida
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Carex lurida
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Sand Love Grass Seeds
Eragrostis trichodes
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Eragrostis trichodes
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Appropriately named, this warm-season grass thrives in the sandy soil of open prairies and fields. This ornamental bunchgrass is valued for its purplish inflorescence and graceful, arching habit, and it's resistance to heat and drought.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Side Oats Grama Seeds
Bouteloua curtipendula
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Bouteloua curtipendula
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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.Starting at $2.50 USD
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.