Ornamental grass package number 3 contains three types of prairie grass seeds: Canary Seed, Oat Grass and Safflower. All three can withstand some frost, making them perfect for winter gardening. Down load our free seed catalogs for more information on our prairie grass.
Appearance and Ornamental Qualities
Clumping prairie grass 50 to 90cm in height
Fine green foliage
Seed heads resemble cones
Very delicate appearance
Area covered per pack – 1.4 Sq. meters, or 15 Sq Feet
10 – 15 cm between plants
Canary seed is the most delicate looking of the annual ornamental grasses offered by William Moore Farms. It has a looser, finer look to the overall appearance of the plant. Mix it with any colorful plant or grasses you like. When cut and dried, Canary Grass looks great in arrangements, wreathes, table sprays and crafts.
Planting
Seed in early spring, can take some frost
Plant 2 cm. deep, 8 to 10cm between plants
Plant into firm moist soil.
Do not fertilize
Plant in large groups, mass planting to replicate prairie fields
Plant from mid May to Mid June in full sun
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Appearance and Ornamental Qualities
Clumping grass 50 to 90cm in height
Thick green foliage
Seed heads are loose panicle
Fluffy full look
Area covered per pack – 1.4 Sq. meters, or 15 Sq Feet
Oat grass is a clumping annual that will add a fluffy rich feel to your flowerbeds. Use it as a background as it may block some of the smaller plants. Oats add texture to gardens, fresh, cut and dried arrangements. Sprays and crafts that use dried oats look lively.
Planting
Oat grass can withstand early frost
Sow earlier than frost sensitive varieties
10 – 15 cm between plants
Full sun
Plant 2 to 3 cm deep
Plant into firm moist soil.
Plant in large groups, mass planting to replicate prairie fields
Plant mid May to mid June
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Appearance and Ornamental Qualities
Red, yellow or orange flowers
Multiple branches form from a single stalk, covered with broad leaves
Flower heads are on the tops of stiff branches
Display immature bulbs or flowers
Extremely strong stems make this an excellent winter gardening choice
Area covered per pack - 20 Sq Feet
Reaches 1meter in height
Though included in this package of prairie grass seeds, Safflower is not technically a grass. However, it is an annual with excellent ornamental qualities. By mid summer Safflower produces bulb type heads that are filled with down, from which the flower emerges. Use as a background for smaller flowers, or mix it up with the annual grasses. The stems are strong enough to stand in the snow and will add some interest for your "winterscapes".
Planting
Safflower can withstand early frost to -5 degrees
Sow earlier than frost sensitive varieties
Plant 0 to 1 cm deep and 10 to 15 cm apart
Plant into firm moist soil.
Full sun
Your winter gardening will never be the same with these William Moore Farms prairie grass seeds. Learn more about our prairie grass from our free seed catalogs found on our website.
