SEEDS Ornamental Grasses
Achnatherum hymenoides (Indian Ricegrass) A highly drought tolerant native bunchgrass used as a landscape ornamental.
Achnatherum speciosum (Desert needlegrass)
Aristida purpurea (Purple three-awn). Popular landscape ornamental.
Bothriochloa barbinodis (Cane beardgrass) Drought tolerant upright and clump-forming grass. Blooms from May to October, with slender, silver inflorescences on slender stalks. A popular landscape ornamental
Bouteloua curtipendula (Side-oats Grama Height 10-30". Slow spreading, light green foliage; medium blade width. Grows in full sun to light shade; tolerates a wide range of soil types including alkaline soil; extremely drought tolerant. 190,000 seeds per lb.
Bouteloua gracilis (Blue grama) Description: Warm season, clump forming, slow to establish, but a durable grass. Foliage is grey-green, narrow; Flowers June-Aug. Full sun; sandy loam soil; can grow in moderately acid, sandy or dry soils.
Melinis repens (Rubygrass) Often used as a landscape ornamental.
Muhlenbergia capillaris (Pink muhly grass / regal mist). Full sun to light shade. Perennial grass to 4 feet. Moderate to little water. Popular landscape ornamental. Origin: Islands off North Carolina, East Florida to Texas.
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri (Blue muhlygrass) Often used as a landscape ornamental. Purple/ Lavender Flowers
Muhlenbergia rigens (Deer grass) Popular landscape ornamental.
Muhlenbergia wrightii (Spike muhly)
Stipa speciosa (Desert needlegrass). Very drought hardy with an attractive, plumy appearance. Used for revegetation and landscaping.