Grass Specifications
- Season: Perennial
- USDA Zones: 4 - 9
- Height: 4 inches
- Width: 4 inches
- Foliage Color: Narrow grass-like dark green leaves
- Flower Color: Violet-blue
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Fall Color: No change
- Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 7.6
- Environment: Full sun or light shade
Planting Directions
- Temperature: Lower temperatures of less than 41F are very effective
- Average Germ Time: 4 - 8 weeks
- Light Required: No. Do not leave in direct sunlight
- Depth: Cover the seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite
- Sowing Rate: 2 seeds per plant
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 4 inches
- Care & Maintenance: See: Edraianthus
Edraianthus Tenuifolius (Grassy Bells) - This ornamental grass has tufts of narrow grass-like leaves with upward facing purple flower clusters in early summer. Grows best in sun to part shade, well-drained soil. Though it looks like not much more than a little green tuft, this rock garden perennial has a surprise in store!
In Spring the grassy leaves throw out blooming stems of purple flowers that are (in comparison to the leaves) enormous! Each blooming spike bears a cluster of flowers, about 2" across. When not blooming it can be easily overlooked, as it only reaches 4" high & wide. This species does not appreciate winter wet, & therefore should be planted in a location with good drainage – pots, rock gardens, & alpine troughs would all be fine. Other than the drainage issue it is an easy ornamental grassy plant to grow! Top dress soil with gravel to keep this little guy happy!
