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Blue Fescue Seeds

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Blue Fescue (Festuca cinerea glauca Varna) - Create low-growing clumps with Blue Fescue seed. These ornamental grasses are excellent for the front of the border, and the blue-green color complements colorful ornamentals. The Blue Fescue plant can survive extended droughts and the stress of a drought only deepens the color of the ornamental grass.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 7

HEIGHT

10 inches

WIDTH

8 inches

FLOWER COLOR

Grey-blue

GROWTH RATE

Moderate

SOIL REQUIREMENT

Average to dry soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS

Average to dry

LATIN NAME

Festuca cinerea

Blue Fescue (Festuca cinerea glauca Varna) - Create low-growing clumps with Blue Fescue seed. This drought tolerant ornamental grassk is excellent for the front of the border, and the blue-green color complements colorful ornamentals. Blue Fescue has traditionally been viewed only as a clumping ornamental grass with a few plants spaced in a landscape bed, but Blue Fescue grass also mixes well with wildflowers and does not crowd them out. A low maintenance, water conservation ground cover can be created by using Blue Fescue ornamental grass seed.

The waxy leaf covering reduces transpiration so the Blue Fescue plant can survive extended droughts and the stress of a drought only deepens the color of the ornamental grass. Blue Fescue is one of the shortest ornamental grasses available, with the foliage not exceeding 12 inches in height, so mowing is only needed to remove seed heads if desired. It has good winter color and looks green during this period. Blue Fescues are very shade tolerant, often found in the dry shade of trees. Blue Fescue plant care includes cutting the plant back to 2 inches in the early spring. Trim flower heads to prevent self-sowing. This ornamental grass seems to prefer some neglect so it is perfect for the xeriscape garden where water conservation and drought tolerance are important.

How To Grow Blue Fescue Ornamental Grass From Seeds: Blue Fescue seeds can be started either indoors in late winter or directly outside once frost danger has passed. For indoor sowing, use small peat pots or containers, fill with seed starting mix, and press 3 ornamental grass seeds into the soil. Lightly cover the grass seeds and keep them moist until germination. For outdoors sowing, weed and loosen the soil and add a generous amount of seed starting mix to the soil. Space the Blue Fescue grass seeds about 12 inches apart. Once seedlings are about 4 inches in height, bunch the leaves together and trim off 1/2 inch or so. Trimming encourages greater root development and a uniform look. The seedlings will appear green with the blue being added to the grass as the drought tolerant plant matures.

Ornamental Garden Grass

Blue Fescue is a hardy and unique clumping grass that serves as an excellent border decoration.

Ornamental Garden Grass

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How to Grow

Plant seed when temperatures reach 68 degrees Fahrenheit: average germination time is 2 - 3 weeks. Light is required during germination. Do not cover the seeds, but instead tightly press into the earth. Sow 3 seeds per plant. Grow fescues in a border or rock garden to provide foliage contrast with alpines.

  • Plant spacing: 12 inches
  • Soil: average to dry w' pH 5.8-6.8
  • Moisture: keep seeds moist until germination
  • Divide and replant every 2-3 years to maintain foliage color
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Grass Specifications

Blue fescue is a perennial ornamental grass that grows in USDA zones 4 through 7. It can survive extended periods of drought, and drought only serves to deepen the grass' vivid color. Blue fescue is one of the shortest ornamental grasses available.

  • Foliage color: grey-blue
  • Fall color: no change
  • Plant height: 10 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

2 - 3 weeks

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover seeds, but light press into soil

SOWING RATE

3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 8

HEIGHT

12 inches

WIDTH

10 inches

FOLIAGE COLOR

Blue-green

FLOWER COLOR

Greenish fading to tan

GROWTH RATE

Moderate

FALL COLOR

Same

SOIL REQUIREMENT

Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 7.5

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS

Dry to medium

LATIN NAME

Koeleria glauca

Blue Hair Grass (Koeleria glauca) - Drought tolerant Blue Hair grass seed produce both the foliage and flowers that are attractive and enhancing to the landscape, and it is one of the few low-growing ornamental grasses. This ornamental grass will only grow to 12 inch tall, producing dense tufts of blue-green leaves. Blue Hair grass is a well-behaved and non-spreading species that is suitable for sunny borders. It forms a low mound of very fine blue-green leaves with a hedgehog appearance. In the spring, flower panicles emerge that are glossy green, and they mature into tan seed heads by midsummer and last through late summer. The flowers preserve well and can be used in dried arrangements. The Blue Hair plant may remain evergreen in mild winter regions. Blue Hair Grass care includes a hard trimming in late winter down to 2 inches to remove dead foliage. In the fall, the flower spikes can be removed to neaten the appearnace of the ornamental grass plant. Can divide in spring or fall.

Blue Hair grass grows easily in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. It performs the best in lean soils and will not do as well in rich, fertile soil. Koeleria glauca Blue Hair grass is drought tolerant, but it is not tolerant of heavy clay soils, wet soils and shade.

Ornamental Garden Grass

Blue Fescue is a hardy and unique clumping grass that serves as an excellent border decoration.

Ornamental Garden Grass

Unique Landscape Addition

How to Grow

Plant seed when temperatures reach 68 degrees Fahrenheit: average germination time is 2 - 3 weeks. Light is required during germination. Do not cover the seeds, but instead tightly press into the earth. Sow 3 seeds per plant. Grow fescues in a border or rock garden to provide foliage contrast with alpines.

  • Plant spacing: 12 inches
  • Soil: average to dry w' pH 5.8-6.8
  • Moisture: keep seeds moist until germination
  • Divide and replant every 2-3 years to maintain foliage color
Unique Landscape Addition

Grass Specifications

Blue fescue is a perennial ornamental grass that grows in USDA zones 4 through 7. It can survive extended periods of drought, and drought only serves to deepen the grass' vivid color. Blue fescue is one of the shortest ornamental grasses available.

  • Foliage color: grey-blue
  • Fall color: no change
  • Plant height: 10 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Cover the seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite

SOWING RATE

3 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep soil moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Blue Hair

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

30 inches

FOLIAGE COLOR

Green

FLOWER COLOR

Violet

SOIL REQUIREMENT

Well drained, soil pH 5.5 - 7.5

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Panicum violaceum

Panic Grass (Panicum violaceum) - If you enjoy adding ornamental grasses to your indoor arrangements, grow Panic Grass seeds, and add this lovely annual grass to your cutting garden collection. Sometimes referred to as Violet Panic Grass, this annual is very attractive with purplish-green, pendulous flower-heads. The wispy, draping flowers are very useful for the flower arranger, and are often seen in arrangements. It can also be grown directly outdoors and is a very drought tolerant plant for an xeriscape garden where water conservation is required.

Start Panicum violaceum seeds indoors in the late winter for transplanting out once frost danger has passed. The germination for Panic Grass seeds can be erratic, so many gardeners prefer starting the ornamental grass seeds indoors and creating little plugs. For those who prefer direct sowing, prepare a seedbed that receives full sun, and place the seeds in fine soil. Lightly cover the Violet Panic Grass seeds with soil and keep them moist until germination occurs. This ornamental grass is a millet, and birds enjoy the dried seeds.

Ornamental Garden Grass

Blue Fescue is a hardy and unique clumping grass that serves as an excellent border decoration.

Ornamental Garden Grass

Unique Landscape Addition

How to Grow

Plant seed when temperatures reach 68 degrees Fahrenheit: average germination time is 2 - 3 weeks. Light is required during germination. Do not cover the seeds, but instead tightly press into the earth. Sow 3 seeds per plant. Grow fescues in a border or rock garden to provide foliage contrast with alpines.

  • Plant spacing: 12 inches
  • Soil: average to dry w' pH 5.8-6.8
  • Moisture: keep seeds moist until germination
  • Divide and replant every 2-3 years to maintain foliage color
Unique Landscape Addition

Grass Specifications

Blue fescue is a perennial ornamental grass that grows in USDA zones 4 through 7. It can survive extended periods of drought, and drought only serves to deepen the grass' vivid color. Blue fescue is one of the shortest ornamental grasses available.

  • Foliage color: grey-blue
  • Fall color: no change
  • Plant height: 10 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 90 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Cover seeds lightly and keep it moist

SOWING RATE

5 - 7 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

16 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Panic Grass

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

6 - 10

HEIGHT

30 - 40 inches

FOLIAGE COLOR

Green

GROWTH RATE

Fast

FALL COLOR

Tan

SOIL REQUIREMENT

Light textured, well drained soils, pH 4.5 - 8.5

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Eragrostis curvula

Weeping Lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula) - A rapidly growing warm-season bunchgrass with narrow leaves emerging from a tight tuft with the tips almost touching the ground. The drooping leaf characteristic gives rise to the name "weeping" lovegrass. The plant itself rarely reaches above 12 inches; however, the seed heads reach a height of 30 to 40 inches and contain numerous small, fine seeds.

Weeping lovegrass is used as a temporary cover for erosion control purposes. It prefers a light-textured, welldrained soil, and will thrive on soils of low fertility. Climatic conditions determine its range of adaptation. Low winter temperatures will prevent regrowth and cause the grass to act as an annual or a short-lived perennial. Weeping lovegrass is distributed throughout the southern United States for erosion control and forage. Weeping lovegrass when fertilized properly will have good forage quality unless seedhead formation is allowed, upon which palatability declines rapidly.

Weeping lovegrass is easy to establish by seed. Seed alone at a rate of 3 to 5 pounds per acre. Seeds will germinate quickly and plant growth is rapid. The seed is extremely fine; therefore, if using a broadcast seeder, the lovegrass seed should be mixed with a carrier such as: cornmeal, sand, or fine sawdust for uniform distribution of seed. Do not cover seed more than 1/4 inch.  Normally, weeping lovegrass can be planted after danger of severe frost is over, and anytime throughout the summer with success as long as irrigation is possible.

There are 1,500,000 seeds per pound.

Ornamental Garden Grass

Blue Fescue is a hardy and unique clumping grass that serves as an excellent border decoration.

Ornamental Garden Grass

Unique Landscape Addition

How to Grow

Plant seed when temperatures reach 68 degrees Fahrenheit: average germination time is 2 - 3 weeks. Light is required during germination. Do not cover the seeds, but instead tightly press into the earth. Sow 3 seeds per plant. Grow fescues in a border or rock garden to provide foliage contrast with alpines.

  • Plant spacing: 12 inches
  • Soil: average to dry w' pH 5.8-6.8
  • Moisture: keep seeds moist until germination
  • Divide and replant every 2-3 years to maintain foliage color
Unique Landscape Addition

Grass Specifications

Blue fescue is a perennial ornamental grass that grows in USDA zones 4 through 7. It can survive extended periods of drought, and drought only serves to deepen the grass' vivid color. Blue fescue is one of the shortest ornamental grasses available.

  • Foliage color: grey-blue
  • Fall color: no change
  • Plant height: 10 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

12 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

1/4 inch

SOWING RATE

1/8 lb per 1,000 SF

MOISTURE

Keep seeds continually moist until germination

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

18 inches

WIDTH

12 inches

FLOWER COLOR

White

FALL COLOR

Tan

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS

Average water

LATIN NAME

Agrostis Nebulosa

Agrostis Nebulous (Cloud Grass) - Cloud Grass, a species of bentgrass, forms a hazy mist in late summer when its delicate, tiny flowers spread out in all directions. This plant is often cultivated for its light delicate heads that are used dried in floristry and is also drought tolerant.

The airy seed-heads resemble clouds or sea foam which make a great addition to any xeriscape flower garden. The ornamental grass has its best display when next to course textured plants or along fence lines. Agrostis nebulosa is very useful to fill in those difficult transitions in the garden. When Cloud Grass is fully mature, it reaches approximately18 inches tall & 12 inches wide blooming all summer long. Native to Portugal & Spain, but will grow in the U.S. in USDA Zones 3 - 10 as an annual ornamental grass. The flowers are great for fresh or dried bouquet and will turn tan as the seed-heads head in to Fall.

Ornamental Garden Grass

Blue Fescue is a hardy and unique clumping grass that serves as an excellent border decoration.

Ornamental Garden Grass

Unique Landscape Addition

How to Grow

Plant seed when temperatures reach 68 degrees Fahrenheit: average germination time is 2 - 3 weeks. Light is required during germination. Do not cover the seeds, but instead tightly press into the earth. Sow 3 seeds per plant. Grow fescues in a border or rock garden to provide foliage contrast with alpines.

  • Plant spacing: 12 inches
  • Soil: average to dry w' pH 5.8-6.8
  • Moisture: keep seeds moist until germination
  • Divide and replant every 2-3 years to maintain foliage color
Unique Landscape Addition

Grass Specifications

Blue fescue is a perennial ornamental grass that grows in USDA zones 4 through 7. It can survive extended periods of drought, and drought only serves to deepen the grass' vivid color. Blue fescue is one of the shortest ornamental grasses available.

  • Foliage color: grey-blue
  • Fall color: no change
  • Plant height: 10 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

71F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 10 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seed

SOWING RATE

4 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds continually moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

9 - 10

HEIGHT

36 - 48 inches

WIDTH

24 inches

FOLIAGE COLOR

Green

SOIL REQUIREMENT

Moist, pH 6.1 - 7.8

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Coix Lacryma-jobi

Job's Tears (Coix Lacryma-jobi) - For an interesting ornamental grass, try starting Cois seeds and enjoy this attractive grass that is known for its seeds. Commonly called Job's Tears grass, Coix is a perennial grass only in climate zones 9 and 10, and it is grown as an annual in the cooler zones. Ornamental grasses provide their own unique beauty to the landscape and Job's Tears is no exception with its slender, ribbon-like leaves and spikes of teardrop-like seeds. The plant is well known for the seeds that are natural beads and have been used for centuries to create jewelry and rosaries. Coix grass is native to Asia and is found along roadsides as well as cultivated for the grain that is edible and used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Grow these ornamental grass seeds and experience first hand the beauty and uniqueness of this Coix plant!

Ornamental Garden Grass

Blue Fescue is a hardy and unique clumping grass that serves as an excellent border decoration.

Ornamental Garden Grass

Unique Landscape Addition

How to Grow

Plant seed when temperatures reach 68 degrees Fahrenheit: average germination time is 2 - 3 weeks. Light is required during germination. Do not cover the seeds, but instead tightly press into the earth. Sow 3 seeds per plant. Grow fescues in a border or rock garden to provide foliage contrast with alpines.

  • Plant spacing: 12 inches
  • Soil: average to dry w' pH 5.8-6.8
  • Moisture: keep seeds moist until germination
  • Divide and replant every 2-3 years to maintain foliage color
Unique Landscape Addition

Grass Specifications

Blue fescue is a perennial ornamental grass that grows in USDA zones 4 through 7. It can survive extended periods of drought, and drought only serves to deepen the grass' vivid color. Blue fescue is one of the shortest ornamental grasses available.

  • Foliage color: grey-blue
  • Fall color: no change
  • Plant height: 10 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 28 days, soak seed overnight in warm water before planting

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/4 inch

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination occurs

PLANT SPACING

10 - 12 inches

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

5 - 11

HEIGHT

6 - 12 inches

WIDTH

12 - 24 inches

FOLIAGE COLOR

Green

FLOWER COLOR

Blue

FALL COLOR

Foliage may turn brown with cold winters

SOIL REQUIREMENT

Average, medium, well-drained soil

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS

Requires weekly watering during extreme heat for first year

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Liriope muscari

Monkey Grass (Liriope muscari) - If you need a decorative border or edging plant, start Monkey Grass seeds, and enjoy this popular ornamental grass plant. Also known as Lily Turf, this ornamental grass has evergreen foliage and violet blue flower spikes during the summer. Monkey Grass is an excellent ground cover for xeriscape landscapes, and it works nicely for container use as well.

How To Grow Monkey Grass From Ornamental Grass Seeds: Start Lily Turf seeds indoors in the early spring. Use small pots filled with seed starting mix. Place the ornamental grass seeds onto the soil and cover 1/4 inch with sand or soil and keep the seeds moist. place the seeds in the pots in your refrigerator until germination occurs Transplant outdoors once soil temperatures have warmed and frost danger has passed. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage from Liriope muscari before new leaves emerge. Divide Monkey Grass clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Mow in early spring to remove old foliage. Lilyturf will tolerate drier conditions once established.

Ornamental Garden Grass

Blue Fescue is a hardy and unique clumping grass that serves as an excellent border decoration.

Ornamental Garden Grass

Unique Landscape Addition

How to Grow

Plant seed when temperatures reach 68 degrees Fahrenheit: average germination time is 2 - 3 weeks. Light is required during germination. Do not cover the seeds, but instead tightly press into the earth. Sow 3 seeds per plant. Grow fescues in a border or rock garden to provide foliage contrast with alpines.

  • Plant spacing: 12 inches
  • Soil: average to dry w' pH 5.8-6.8
  • Moisture: keep seeds moist until germination
  • Divide and replant every 2-3 years to maintain foliage color
Unique Landscape Addition

Grass Specifications

Blue fescue is a perennial ornamental grass that grows in USDA zones 4 through 7. It can survive extended periods of drought, and drought only serves to deepen the grass' vivid color. Blue fescue is one of the shortest ornamental grasses available.

  • Foliage color: grey-blue
  • Fall color: no change
  • Plant height: 10 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

Sow at max 41F - germination irregular

AVERAGE GERM TIME

30 - 90 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

1/4"

SOWING RATE

1 - 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 24 inches

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 11

HEIGHT

24 inches

FOLIAGE COLOR

Green and white

GROWTH RATE

Fast

SOIL REQUIREMENT

Loam to clay type soils, broad pH range

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Hordeum vulgare

Cat Grass Variegated (Hordeum Vulgare Variegate) - Whether you are growing Cat Grass seeds for your feline friends or as ornamental grass, you can not go wrong! Variegated Cat Grass is lovely with bright white and green foliage, and it is lovely as a seasonal accent plant growing with other annuals in containers and borders. Cat Grass has never been as popular as it is now, and you can easily start Cat Grass seeds and satisfy your cat's craving for grasses.

Hordeum vulgare seed is actually a cereal grain, barley. It provides vitamins and fiber for cats, and it is also edible for people and can be used like wheat grass either freshly juiced or dried into powder.

How To Grow Cat Grass: If you are providing the Cat Grass for your cats, use shallow containers filled with potting soil, and lightly broadcast the Cat Grass seeds across the top. Cover the ornamental grass seeds with soil and keep it moist. It can be grown indoors in a sunny window. For use as an ornamental grass, start the Cat Grass seeds in pots. The grass can be transplanted into annual color pots and will reach nearly 24 inches in height.

Ornamental Garden Grass

Blue Fescue is a hardy and unique clumping grass that serves as an excellent border decoration.

Ornamental Garden Grass

Unique Landscape Addition

How to Grow

Plant seed when temperatures reach 68 degrees Fahrenheit: average germination time is 2 - 3 weeks. Light is required during germination. Do not cover the seeds, but instead tightly press into the earth. Sow 3 seeds per plant. Grow fescues in a border or rock garden to provide foliage contrast with alpines.

  • Plant spacing: 12 inches
  • Soil: average to dry w' pH 5.8-6.8
  • Moisture: keep seeds moist until germination
  • Divide and replant every 2-3 years to maintain foliage color
Unique Landscape Addition

Grass Specifications

Blue fescue is a perennial ornamental grass that grows in USDA zones 4 through 7. It can survive extended periods of drought, and drought only serves to deepen the grass' vivid color. Blue fescue is one of the shortest ornamental grasses available.

  • Foliage color: grey-blue
  • Fall color: no change
  • Plant height: 10 inches

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seed and lightly cover no more than 1/8th inch

SOWING RATE

Use approximately 100 seeds per 4 inch pot

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

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