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US Native Wetland Grass Seeds
This page is a collection of all the native grass seeds that we have for sale that work well in wet areas like marshes, swamps, ponds or along stream banks. As you can see, and area with plenty of water can have a lot of diversity! There is quite a variety of warm season and cool season grasses here, and some are really short, while others are really tall. So there should be several species of wetland grass seeds to choose from here that can fill any space or need you may have in your wet soils. The filtering criteria on the left hand side of the screen really help in narrowing down your choices.
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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 $3.25 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 $3.75 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 $3.25 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 $3.25 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 $3.25 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 $3.75 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 $3.25 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 $3.25 USD -
Common Tussock Sedge Seeds
Carex stricta
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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 $3.25 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 $3.25 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 $2.98 USD -
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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 $3.25 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 $3.25 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 $3.25 USD -
Great Bur Reed Seeds
Sparganium eurycarpum
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Sparganium eurycarpum
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Though it sometimes masquerades as just another grass, this wetland plant produces unusual globular white flowers that set it apart from the rest. This native plant also makes an excellent choice for dried flower arrangements.Starting at $3.25 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 $3.75 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 $3.25 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 $3.75 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 $3.25 USD -
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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 $3.25 USD -
Rattlesnake Grass Seeds
Glyceria canadensis
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Glyceria canadensis
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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.Starting at $3.25 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 $3.25 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 $3.25 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 $3.25 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 $3.25 USD -
Virginia Wild Rye Seeds
Elymus virginicus
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Elymus virginicus
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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.Starting at $3.25 USD -
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Wild Rice Seeds
Zizania aquatica
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Wool Grass Seeds
Scirpus cyperinus
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This page is a collection of all the native grass seeds that we have for sale that work well in wet areas like marshes, swamps, ponds or along stream banks. As you can see, and area with plenty of water can have a lot of diversity! There is quite a variety of warm season and cool season grasses here, and some are really short, while others are really tall. So there should be several species of wetland grass seeds to choose from here that can fill any space or need you may have in your wet soils. The filtering criteria on the left hand side of the screen really help in narrowing down your choices.