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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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This wetland native provides forage and protection for small birds and other wildlife, as well as being important in wetland restoration. Renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus first included this species among the sedge plants in his landmark publication Species Plantarum. The genus name "Carex" comes from a Greek word meaning "to cut," referring to the distinctive sharp edges of most sedges.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Blue Joint Grass Seeds
Calamagrostis canadensis
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Calamagrostis canadensis
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Because of its widespread growth across North America, this native species provides valuable forage for small birds and other wildlife. It most commonly grows in marshy, moist areas such as streambanks or woodlands. The genus name "Calamagrostis" comes from the Greek words for "reed grass," while the species name "canadensis" comes from the Latin for "of Canada."Starting at $2.50 USD -
Bristly Sedge Seeds
Carex comosa
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Carex comosa
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Because of the unique needle-like spines on its seedhead, this plant is sometimes called "longhair sedge." Renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus first included this species among the sedge plants in his landmark publication Species Plantarum. The genus name "Carex" comes from a Greek word meaning "to cut," referring to the distinctive sharp edges of most sedges.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Brown Fox Sedge Seeds
Carex vulpinoidea
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Carex vulpinoidea
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This plant's common name comes from the resemblance of the seedheads to bushy fox tails. A wetland native, it provides forage and protection for small birds and other wildlife as well as being important in wetland restoration. Renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus first included this species among the sedge plants in his landmark publication Species Plantarum. The genus name "Carex" comes from a Greek word meaning "to cut," referring to the distinctive sharp edges of most sedges.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Chairmaker's Rush Seeds
Scirpus pungens
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Scirpus pungens
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The strong triangular blades of this plant provided ribs for basket weaving, while the softer circular stems were often used for thatch or for finer weaving purposes. Though not a true rush, this member of the sedge family provides forage for water birds and small rodents. Occasionally, even the regal trumpeter swan and the Canada goose eat its foliage. A tough plant, it survives many types of hardship and is often used for erosion control or wetland restoration. The genus name "Scirpus" is the Latin term for bulrush.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Common Cattail Sedge Seeds
Carex typhina
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Carex typhina
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Named for the distinctive shape of its seed heads, this wetland native provides forage and protection for small birds and other wildlife as well as being important in wetland restoration. Renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus first included this species among the sedge plants in his landmark publication Species Plantarum. The genus name "Carex" comes from a Greek word meaning "to cut," referring to the distinctive sharp edges of most sedges.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Common Hop Sedge Seeds
Carex lupulina
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Carex lupulina
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Renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus first included this species among the sedge plants in his landmark publication Species Plantarum. The genus name "Carex" comes from a Greek word meaning "to cut," referring to the distinctive sharp edges of most sedges. The species name "lupulina" means "hop-like," referring to this plant's slight resemblance to that species.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Common Rush Seeds
Juncus effusus
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Juncus effusus
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At one time, Native Americans made use of the stems of this plant for weaving items such as baskets, rope, and matting. Similarly, Japanese "tatami" or woven mats are made from commercially grown rushes of this species. In England, country people made natural candles by soaking the inner part of each rush in grease and wax; they were called "rushlights." The genus name "Juncus" means rush, while the species name "effusus" means "loose-spreading," in reference to the plant's growth habit.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 wetland native provides forage and protection for small birds and other wildlife, as well as being important in wetland restoration. Renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus first included this species among the sedge plants in his landmark publication Species Plantarum. The genus name "Carex" comes from a Greek word meaning "to cut," referring to the distinctive sharp edges of most sedges.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Cord Grass Seeds
Spartina pectinata
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Spartina pectinata
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This native plant often grows taller than any other species on the tallgrass prairie, and is probably the plant early settlers referred to in their reports of grass as tall as their saddles. The rhizomes grow so thick and dense that a nearly identical European species grows along the fragile coasts of the Netherlands to strengthen its soil. The genus name "Spartina" comes from the Greek word for "cord," because of the strength of the leaves. The species name "pectinata" comes from the Latin word for "comb," referring to the uniquely ordered arrangement of the seeds.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Dark Green Bulrush Seeds
Scirpus atrovirens
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Scirpus atrovirens
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Though not a true rush, this member of the sedge family provides forage for water birds and small rodents. Occasionally, even the regal trumpeter swan and the Canada goose eat its foliage. A tough plant, it survives many types of hardship and is often used for erosion control or wetland restoration. The genus name "Scirpus" is the Latin term for bulrush, while the species name "atrovirens" comes from the Latin word for "very dark green."Starting at $2.50 USD -
Fowl Manna Grass Seeds
Glyceria striata
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Glyceria striata
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A wetland native, this grass thrives along stream banks and in marshy ground. The common name comes from a former use for the seed of this plant as feed for geese and other domestic fowl. The genus name "Glyceria" comes from the Greek word for "sweet," since the seeds of some species in this genus have a sweet taste. The species name "striata" means "striped," referring to a pattern in the leaf.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Fox Sedge Seeds
Carex stipata
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Carex stipata
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This wetland native provides forage and protection for small birds and other wildlife, as well as being important in wetland restoration. Its common name comes from the resemblance of the seedheads to bushy fox tails. Renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus first included this species among the sedge plants in his landmark publication Species Plantarum. The genus name "Carex" comes from a Greek word meaning "to cut," referring to the distinctive sharp edges of most sedges.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 plant were once used by Native Americans for fine weaving purposes. Though not a true rush, this member of the sedge family provides forage for water birds and small rodents. Occasionally, even the regal trumpeter swan and the Canada goose eat its foliage. A tough plant, it survives many types of hardship and is often used for erosion control or wetland restoration. The genus name "Scirpus" is the Latin term for bulrush.Starting at $2.50 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. Its seeds and rhizomes provide valuable food for birds and muskrats. The genus name "Sparganium" comes from an ancient word meaning "band," probably a reference to the strap-like foliage. The genus name "eurycarpum" means "broad-fruited."Starting at $2.50 USD -
Great Spike Rush Seeds
Eleocharis palustris
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Eleocharis palustris
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A wetland native, this plant provides forage and protection for small birds and other wildlife as well as being important in wetland restoration. It is found in a wide variety of habitats, since it grows well either in shallow water or in moist meadowland. The genus name "Eleocharis" comes from the Greek words for "marsh" and "grace," while the species name means "of marshes."Starting at $2.50 USD -
Inland Rush Seeds
Juncus interior
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Juncus interior
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At one time, Native Americans made use of the stems of this plant for weaving items such as baskets, rope, and matting. Similarly, Japanese "tatami" or woven mats are made from commercially grown rushes of this species. In England, country people made natural candles by soaking the inner part of each rush in grease and wax; they were called "rushlights." The genus name "Juncus" means rush.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Northwest Territory Sedge Seeds
Carex utriculata
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Carex utriculata
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This hardy plant grows throughout the entire northern region of North America. A wetland native, it provides forage and protection for small birds and other wildlife as well as being important in wetland restoration. Renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus first included this species among the sedge plants in his landmark publication Species Plantarum. The genus name "Carex" comes from a Greek word meaning "to cut," referring to the distinctive sharp edges of most sedges.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Oval Sedge Seeds
Carex scoparia
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Carex scoparia
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This wetland native provides forage and protection for small birds and other wildlife, as well as being important in wetland restoration. Renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus first included this species among the sedge plants in his landmark publication Species Plantarum. The genus name "Carex" comes from a Greek word meaning "to cut," referring to the distinctive sharp edges of most sedges.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Porcupine Sedge Seeds
Carex hystericina
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Carex hystericina
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Renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus first included this species among the sedge plants in his landmark publication Species Plantarum. The genus name "Carex" comes from a Greek word meaning "to cut," referring to the distinctive sharp edges of most sedges. The species name "hystericina" means "like a porcupine," referring to the spiky seed heads.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Red Bulrush Seeds
Scirpus pendulus
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Scirpus pendulus
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Though not a true rush, this member of the sedge family provides forage for water birds and small rodents. Occasionally, even the regal trumpeter swan and the Canada goose eat its foliage. A tough plant, it survives many types of hardship and is often used for erosion control or wetland restoration. The genus name "Scirpus" is the Latin term for bulrush, while the species name "pendulus" means "drooping," referring to the clusters of mature seed heads.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Reed Manna Grass Seeds
Glyceria grandis
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Glyceria grandis
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A wetland native, this grass thrives along stream banks and in marshy ground. The genus name "Glyceria" comes from the Greek word for "sweet," since the seeds of some species in this genus have a sweet taste. The species name "grandis" means "large."Starting at $2.50 USD -
Rice Cut Grass Seeds
Leersia oryzoides
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Leersia oryzoides
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This native plant has a rough, sharp quality because of tiny barbs on the underside of each leaf; in addition to sticking to clothes or fur, these barbs can give painful scratches to exposed skin. The seeds resemble grains of rice, explaining the common name. A wetland plant, it most often thrives near streams or ponds or in marshy ground. The genus name "Leersia" honors Johann Daniel Leers, an 18th century German botanist. The species name "oryzoides" comes from the Latin word for "rice," referring to the rice-like seeds.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Sallow Sedge Seeds
Carex lurida
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Carex lurida
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Renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus first included this species among the sedge plants in his landmark publication Species Plantarum. The genus name "Carex" comes from a Greek word meaning "to cut," referring to the distinctive sharp edges of most sedges. The species name "lurida" means "pale yellow," referring to the hint of yellow in this plant's foliage and seed heads.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Virginia Wild Rye Seeds
Elymus virginicus
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Elymus virginicus
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This beautiful native plant gets its name from a resemblance to true rye, though it belongs to a different genus. Its preference for cool weather and winter-hardy growth make it unusual among native species. It flourishes in nearly any location, though it most commonly grows in open fields and prairies. It makes an excellent choice for prairie restoration.Starting at $2.50 USD -
Wild Rice Seeds
Zizania aquatica
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Zizania aquatica
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Historically, this wild rice seed for sale had great importance to various Native American tribes who highly revered it as a part of their culture; it also provides a crucial food source for ducks and other wildfowl. In recent times, this "caviar of grains" has been commercially produced for culinary purposes. In some regions, the law requires that the harvest be done in the traditional way with canoes and two long sticks. The species name "aquatica" in Zizania aquatica comes from the Latin meaning "of the water."Starting at $2.98 USD -
Wool Grass Seeds
Scirpus cyperinus
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Scirpus cyperinus
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As the name suggests, this plant produces a type of wooly material in its mature seed heads. Native American tribes once used this substance for stuffing, while the tough stems of the plant were often used for weaving. Though not a true rush, this member of the sedge family provides forage for water birds and small rodents. Occasionally, even the regal trumpeter swan and the Canada goose eat its foliage. A tough plant, it survives many types of hardship and is often used for erosion control or wetland restoration. The genus name "Scirpus" is the Latin term for bulrush.Starting at $2.50 USD
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.