AGR101 DEERTONGUE GRASS. PANICUM CLANDESTINUM. Clumping grass with bamboo-like foliage that grows 3-4 ft. tall & turns a beautiful yellow/brown in fall. Bears panicles of silvery flowers 4-6 in. long July through August. Used for mass plantings, around pools & ponds, or as stand alone clumps. Nice filler material for dried arrangements. Prefers moist, rich soil in full sun. Zones 4-9. Each pack contains 1 Tablespoon of seeds. Packet of about 1,000 seeds $2.50
AGR102 RED TOP GRASS. AGROSTIS ALBA. A sod forming grass that likes wet places, ideal for water gardens & around pools. It grows 3-5 ft. tall & features very attractive red seed heads throughout the Summer. Does well as a background grass, or planted alone. Zones 4-10. Each pack contains 1 Tablespoon of seeds. Packet of several thousand seeds $2.50
AGR103 WEEPING LOVE GRASS. ERAGROSTIS CURVULA. Features dark green, fine textured, almost hair-like foliage that forms dense clumps. The thin leaves grow only 3-4 in. tall, but produces 2-3 ft. tall flower clusters on arching, weeping stems. The flowers are olive-purple, maturing to a grayish color, & are quite delicate & move in the slightest breeze. Foliage turns a beautiful bronze-red color after a freeze. Sandy soils. Zones 7-10.Each pack contains 1 Teaspoon of seeds. Packet of several hundred to 1 thousand seeds $2.50
AGR104 SWITCHGRASS. PANICUM VIRGATUM. A clumping, warm season grass growing to 7 ft. tall with leaves 3/4" wide and up to 24" long. Flowers are borne in airy panicles 1 to 2 ft. above the foliage & begin pinkish to reddish & mature to a grayish white color. Foliage turns a beautiful yellow in fall. Holds it's form well throughout the winter & it is also excellent material for fresh & dried arrangements. Zones 5-9. Each pack contains 1 Tablespoon of seeds. Packet of several hundred seeds $2.50
AGR105 AZURE BLUE SHEEP FESCUE. FESTUCA GLAUCA VAR. AZURE. Beautiful, clumping evergreen, cool season plant with fine-textured foliage growing 10-12" tall. Foliage is a beautiful blue-green color & widely used as an accent plant & edging. A good container plant, grows well in most soils & conditions. Zones 4-9. Pack contains 1 Tablespoon of seeds. Packet of several hundred seeds $2.50
AGR106 SAND LOVE GRASS. ERAGROSTIS TRICHODES. A cool season, clumping grass with medium green foliage growing 1-2 ft. tall & spreading 18-24" wide. Bears large, nodding panicles of amethyst pink flowers that almost obscure the foliage throughout the summer. This is a stunning accent plant & the flowers are wonderful dried & fresh arrangement material. For zones 5-9. Each pack contains 1 Teaspoon of seeds. Packet of several hundred to 1 thousand seeds $2.50
AGR107 GAMMA GRASS. Gamma grass is known for it's luxurious foliage and used in backgrounds and tropical settings. Dark green leaves form a fountain up to 6 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide. Bright red flower stems appear in July. Also a good tub plant. For Zones 5-10. Each pack contains 1 Tablespoon of seeds. Packet of about fifty large seeds $2.50
AGR108 SEDGE GRASS, LITTLE BLUESTEM. SCHIZACHYRIUM SCOPARIUM VAR. "BLAZE" A deciduous, warm season, clumping grass. Grows 3-5 ft. tall with soft, light green foliage that are somewhat hairy. Bears large fluffy plumes of seedhead that stand out from a distance. Foliage turns an intense color in fall, ranging from pinkish orange to red-purple. Sharp color lasts through winter. Excellent cutflower material for fall color. For zones 3-10. Each pack contains 2 Tablespoons of seeds. Packet of about 150-200 seeds $2.50
AGR109 VIRGINIA WILD RYE. ELYMUS VIRGINICUS. Blue green foliage growing to 6 ft. tall. Large seed heads are in panicles 6-9 inches long that droop under their own weight. This is a good accent plant that also provides a winter food source for birds. Attractive accent grass. Zones 5-9. Each pack contains 1 Tablespoon of seeds. Packet of about 125-150 seeds $2.50
AGR110 SIDEOATS GRAMMA. BOUTELOUA CURTIPENDULA. A clumping, warm season grass that derives it's name from the one-side arrangement of the spikelets along the stem. Grows 1-2 ft. tall with gray green, fine textured foliage. Erect flowers grow to 15" tall with purple tinted tones that mature to a golden color that bleaches white as cold weather approaches, then blushes purple with the first frost, & finally dries to a straw color. Excellent dried or fresh arrangement material. Zones 4-9. Pack contains 1 Tablespoon of seeds. Packet of about 75-100 seeds $2.50
AGR111 CANADA WILD RYE. ELYMUS CANADENSIS. Almost identical to Virginia Wild Rye, but better adapted to the cooler states. Blue green foliage growing to 6 ft. tall. Large seed heads in panicles 6-9 inches long that droop under their own weight. Good accent plant that also provides a winter food source for birds. Attractive accent grass. Zones 3-7. 1 Tablespoon of seeds. Packet of about 125-150 sds $2.50
AGR113 MEADOW FOXTAIL GRASS. ALOPECURUS PRATENSIS. An evergreen grass that is slow spreading & best planted in clumps. The grass is low growing, usually only reaching about 6" tall. The flower stalks however, will grow about 12" above the foliage & is a soft cylindrical panicle that is soft to the touch, thus the name "Foxtail". A good grass for rockgardens. For zones 6-9. Each pack contains 1 Tablespoon of seeds. Packet of about 75-100 seeds $2.50
AGR114 WEEPING TURKEYFOOT GRASS. ANDROPOGON. Very similar to the Common Turkeyfoot grass, except this one grows only 5-6 ft. tall & has a rather weeping effect due to the large seedheads. This grass grows well in hot spots & is great background for rock gardens. Good filler material. Zones 4-10. Pack contains 1 Tablespoon of seeds. Packet of about 75-100 seeds $2.50
AGR115 INDIANGRASS. SORGHASTRUM NUTANS. One of the most beautiful native grasses. Grows 2-3 ft. tall with medium green foliage in clumps. The flower spikes reach 2-3 ft. above the foliage & are beautiful panicles 1-3 inches wide & up to 12 in. long. They have a soft, delicate, feathery quality that change from bright yellow to bronze as they mature. In fall, the grass turns yellow & then burnt orange. Maintains attractive color & form throughout Winter. A stunning accent grass, excellent flower arrangement material. Zones 4-9. Pack contains 1 Tablespoon of seeds. Packet of about 100-150 seeds $2.50
AGR117 WHEATGRASS. THINOPYRUM INTERMEDIUM. An easy to grow sod forming grass reaching 3 ft. tall with long wheat-like seed heads that are easier to use as filler than actual wheat. For zones 4-9. Each pack contains 1 Tablespoon of seeds. Packet of about 75-100 seeds $2.50
AGR120 WILD WHEAT. TRITICUM AESTIVUM. Popular filler material for arrangements, also makes a very attractive background grass with it's huge attractive seed heads ( edible ). Grows to about 3 ft. tall & matures to a deep golden color as Fall approaches. Zone 3-9. Pack contains 1 Tablespoon of seeds. Packet of about 100-150 seeds $2.50
AGR121 SWEET VERNAL GRASS. ANTHOXANTHUM ODORATUM. Clumping, evergreen grass with soft green leaves about a 3/4" wide x 8" long. Grass emits a delightful fragrance when cut or brushed against. Fragrance remains in leaves for days after being cut. Flowers are silky green panicles growing15" above foliage & turn showy yellow. Great border plant, also holds up well to traffic & is often planted along edges of lawns, so that it's sweet fragrance can be released each time the lawn is mowed. 1/2 Teaspoon of small seeds. Packet of a few hundred seeds $2.50
AGR122 FOXTAIL MILLET. SETARIA MACROCHEATA. An eye catching ornamental grass reaching 36" tall with pale green or bronzed, bristled seed heads reaching 3-6" long. Lends a tapestry like effect to dried arrangements. Excellent material for fresh or dried arrangements. Zones 3-10. Pack contains 1 Tablespoon of seeds. Packet of 100 - 150 seeds $2.50
Note about seed germination: Most species of seeds have hard casings to protect the seed "embryo". For most of these "hard" seeds, the outer shell must be scarred, scratched or softened in some way. Some species take up to a year to germinate and will need help in the beginning to get the shell softened. Most varieties of slow germinating seeds will turn black and rot if there is not sufficient heat in the soil (75 to 90 degrees F. for most species) or if the soil dries out or is allowed to remain too wet, which will encourage the growth of one or another of the varieties of fungus or mold. It is important to speed up germination and to get the plants growing as soon as possible in order to avoid potential problems. Anyone who has soaked dried beans before cooking is familiar with the process of softening up the shell. When the outer shell is softened it allows the contents to expand. Potassium Nitrate (Saltpeter) can help in softening up these outer shells. It is available in many drug stores, but for those who have difficulty obtaining a small amount, we offer 1 teaspoon packets for $1.00. Soak the seeds in a solution of one teaspoon of the Saltpeter to one quart of warm water for at least 24 hours. Do not allow the seeds to dry out but sow them immediately using the remaining solution to water the soil or other growing medium. Soak several species of seeds at once in smaller containers of the same solution and have the containers of growing medium or soil ready for planting as soon as the soaking period is complete. SS100 Potassium Nitrate (Saltpeter) one teaspoon packet $1.00
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