SEEDS Ornamental Grasses
Achnatherum hymenoides (Indian Ricegrass). A highly drought tolerant native bunchgrass used as a landscape ornamental.
Andropogon gerardii (Big bluestem / Kaw). Sod forming, slow spreader. Blue-green foliage; fine to medium blade width. Flowers: August through Sept. Full sun to part shade; moist fertile soil; drought tolerant once established; thrives in either heavy and sandy soils. Used as a landscape ornamental. 180,000 seeds per lb.
Aristida purpurea (Purple three-awn). Popular landscape ornamental.
Bouteloua curtipendula (NINER) (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.
Cortaderia selloana (Uruguayan pampas grass)
Festuca ovina (Sheep fescue). From Europe, introduced to the U.S.
Melinis repens (Rubygrass) 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. These seeds were tested on 12/12/2011 with a 63% germination rate.
Muhlenbergia lindheimeri (Blue muhlygrass) Often used as a landscape ornamental. Purple/ Lavender Flowers
Muhlenbergia rigens (Deer grass) Forms dense clumps 2' to 3' tall and equally wide. Excellent for erosion control on dry open ground. Popular landscaping ornamental throught the western U.S. Requires warmth to germinate. Broadcast seeding not recommended. Can take two months to germinate. Native to the US West and Southwest.
Muhlenbergia wrightii (Spike muhly)
Oryzopsis hymenoides (Indian Ricegrass NEZPAR). Native, perennial bunchgrass with dark-green leaves that cures to blond-straw. Ornamental enough for borders, rock gardens and window boxes. Rice-like seeds are edible. Extremely drought-tolerant.
Oryzopsis hymenoides (Indian Ricegrass PALOMA). Native, perennial bunchgrass with dark-green leaves that cures to blond-straw. Ornamental enough for borders, rock gardens and window boxes. Rice-like seeds are edible. Extremely drought-tolerant.
Oryzopsis hymenoides (Indian Ricegrass RIMROCK). Native, perennial bunchgrass with dark-green leaves that cures to blond-straw. Ornamental enough for borders, rock gardens and window boxes. Rice-like seeds are edible. Extremely drought-tolerant.
Panicum virgatum (Switchgrass DACOTAH)
Stipa speciosa (Desert needlegrass). Very drought hardy with an attractive, plumy appearance. Used for revegetation and landscaping.
Stipa viridula (Green Needlegrass LODORM)