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Rabbits Foot Grass (Polypogon monspeliensis) - For a spring and early summer ornamental grass, start Polypogon monspeliensis seeds and enjoy this fast growing, attractive annual. Common names for this grass are Annual Rabbitsfoot Grass or Annual Beardgrass. This ornamental grass is not picky about soil, and it tolerates moist to wet soils where other grasses will not grow.
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Grass Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
16 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Blue-green
FLOWER COLOR
Light green panicles that turn cream when older
SOIL REQUIREMENT
Course, textured soils, pH 4.8 – 7.8
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Moist to wet areas
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Polypogon monspeliensis
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68 - 72F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 -12 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
12 inches
Polypogon
Usually only reach a height of 16 inches, thus making it a nice size for the mixed border!
Polypogon Seeds
How to Grow
Annual Beard Grass seeds can be started indoors. Use a seed starting tray filled with a pre-moistened seed starting medium that drains well. Place the seeds on top of the soil and gently press the seeds in. Keep seeds moist until germination occurs. Some gardeners start the Rabbit's Foot Grass seeds directly outside in the spring after danger of frost has passed. Prepare a seedbed, and press the seeds into the soil that has been worked into a fine tilth.
- Sowing Rate: 5 - 7 seeds per plant
- Depth: Cover seeds lightly and keep it moist
Grass Specifications
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Average Germ Time: 10 -12 days
- Plant Spacing: 12 inches
- Height: 16 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 10
- Season: Annual
Rabbits Foot Grass (Polypogon monspeliensis) - For a spring and early summer ornamental grass, start Polypogon monspeliensis seeds and enjoy this fast growing, attractive annual. Common names for this grass are Annual Rabbitsfoot Grass or Annual Beardgrass. This ornamental grass is not picky about soil, and it tolerates moist to wet soils where other grasses will not grow. Rabbit's Foot Grass is a popular ornamental because it has fine textured foliage and attractive cream colored panicles. It usually only reaches a height of 16 inches making it a nice size for the mixed border.
How To Grow Annual Beard Grass From Ornamental Grass Seeds: Annual Beard Grass seeds can be started indoors. Using a seed starting tray filled with a pre-moistened seed starting medium that drains well, place the ornamental grass seeds on top of the soil and gently press the seeds in. Keep the Polypogon monspeliensis seeds moist until germination occurs. Some gardeners start the Rabbit's Foot Grass seeds directly outside in the spring after danger of frost has passed. Prepare a seedbed, and press the seeds into the soil that has been worked into a fine tilth.