William Moore Farms ornamental grass seed package 3 includes some giant ornamental grasses that you'll also find in our ornamental grass catalog. If you're pressed for time, this package of fast growing grass seed will get your garden up quickly. Choosing ornamental grasses is creative, so take your time and get the prairie grass seed that suits your style.
Appearance and Ornamental Qualities
Clumping annual grass reaches 80 to 100cm in height
Very thick, green to crimson (wine) colored foliage in summer
Large seed heads that resemble Rooster tails
Fast growing grass seed, drought tolerant grass
Xeriscape grass option
Attracts birds
Millet Cabernet a very majestic grass. Cut and use as filler or the main attraction in fresh cut arrangements. Hang these giant ornamental grasses upside down to dry to create unique wreaths and dried arrangements. Millet Cabernet does not stand well in snow. So, cut it for home made bird feeders or use the stems in crafts and arrangements before they become dry and brittle.
Planting
Sow after risk of frost has passed
Plant 1 to 2 cm. deep
Leave 10 to 15 cm. between plants, 3 to 4 plants per sq. foot
Plant into firm moist soil
No need to fertilize
Mass plant grasses
Full sun
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Appearance and Ornamental Qualities
Clumping annual grass reaches 80 to 100cm in height
Very thick, green foliage
Large, upright seed heads resemble Bulrushes
Mimics water plants without watering
Fast growing, drought tolerant grass
Xeriscape grass option
Excellent choice for fall and winter interest
Attracts birds
Though it looks like Bulrushes or Cattails, Mock Rush is a drought tolerant annual grass. Gardeners can mimic water plants without having to water them. It's strong enough to support feeding birds and stand through the heaviest of snowfalls. You can use Mock Rush in fresh cut and dried arrangements as you would with any annual grass.
Planting
Sow Mock Rush prairie grass seed after risk of frost has past
Plant 1 to 2 cm. deep.
Leave 10 to 15 cm. between plants, 3 to 4 plants per sq. foot.
Plant into firm moist soil
No need to fertilize
Mass planting to replicate bulrushes in marsh
Full Sun
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Appearance and Ornamental Qualities
Clumping annual grass reaches 80 to 100cm in height
Thick green foliage
Slender bearded seed heads
Silvery-Blue to Turquoise colored grass in summer
Excellent filler for fresh cut arrangements
Great choice for fall and winter interest
Hardy, drought tolerant
Late daylight makes this grass glow for sunsets you won't soon forget. Let this grass stand to attract birds to feed on the seed heads during winter.
Planting
Seed in early spring, will withstand early frosts
Plant 2 cm. deep
Leave 10 to 15 cm. between plants, 4 to 5 plants per sq. foot
Plant into firm moist soil
No need to fertilize
Mass planting to replicate prairie fields (10 Sq Feet or 1 Sq. Meter)
Full sun
Choosing ornamental grasses is easy with our ornamental grass catalog, found on our website. In addition to these fast growing grass seeds, our free catalogue describes giant ornamental grasses and annual grass seed options.
