Grass seeds

Cloud Grass Seeds (Agrostis nubelosa)

A graceful ornamental grass, Cloud Grass produces airy, feathery plumes that sway elegantly in the breeze. Hardy and low-maintenance, it adds movement, texture, and a soft, cloud-like appearance to borders, rock gardens, and naturalistic plantings throughout the growing season.

What Makes It Special

• Light, airy plumes for a soft, cloud-like effect

• Hardy and drought-tolerant with minimal maintenance

• Adds texture, movement, and elegance to garden designs

Key Features

• Botanical name: Agrostis nubelosa

• Hardy perennial

• Height: 30–60 cm (12–24 in)

• Bloom time: Summer

Ideal For

• Borders, rock gardens, and naturalistic plantings

• Containers and low-maintenance garden designs

• Adding movement and texture to mixed plantings

Sowing

• Sow indoors Feb–Apr or outdoors Mar–May

• Cover lightly with soil and keep moist

• Germination: 14–21 days at 15–20°C

• Thin seedlings 15–20 cm apart

• Flowers the first or second season after sowing

Panic Grass ‘Frosted Explosion’ Seeds (Panicum elegans)

The Panic Grass ‘Frosted Explosion’ is a highly ornamental variety of Panicum elegans, grown for its striking, airy seed heads that look like sparkling fireworks. The fine, frosted panicles add texture and movement to the garden and are especially prized for use in fresh or dried floral arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Unique, sparkling “explosion” seed heads

• Excellent cut flower and bouquet filler

• Adds texture, height, and movement to displays

Key Features

• Botanical name: Panicum elegans

• Half-hardy annual grass

• Height: 60–80 cm

• Spread: 30–40 cm

• Flowering: July–October

Ideal For

• Borders and mixed beds

• Fresh and dried flower arrangements

• Adding airy texture to cottage or modern gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays, lightly cover seeds

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22°C

• Harden off and transplant outdoors after frost,

Panic Grass / Violet Millet Seeds (Panicum violaceum)

Panic Grass, also known as Violet Millet, is a stunning ornamental grass with a strong, upright habit and arching leaves tipped with violet tones. The plant produces dark purple seed heads that add bold color, structure, and movement to borders and mixed plantings. Highly versatile, it can be used as a striking centerpiece in containers, or as a cut-and-dry feature for floral arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Striking violet-purple flower spikes

• Strong, upright growth habit – adds height and structure

• Excellent for cut and dried arrangements

• Easy to grow and quick to mature

Key Features

• Botanical name: Panicum violaceum

• Common names: Panic Grass, Violet Millet

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 60–120 cm tall, 30–50 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; tolerates a wide range of soils

• Flowering period: Summer to early autumn

• Lifespan: Annual grass

Ideal For

• Borders and background planting

• Containers and patio pots

• Adding contrast in mixed plantings

• Cut flowers and dried arrangements

• Ornamental grass displays

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors, or April–June outdoors after frost danger has passed

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly in trays or directly outdoors in finely prepared soil

   • Cover lightly with soil (seeds need some light for germination)

   • Keep moist until seedlings appear (10–21 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space plants 30–40 cm apart

4. Care: Thrives in sun and well-drained soil; minimal maintenance needed

Mexican Feather Grass Seeds (Stipa tenuissima)

Mexican Feather Grass is a delicate and elegant ornamental grass known for its fine, wispy foliage and soft, flowing plumes. Its graceful movement in the wind and silvery-green foliage makes it a standout in borders, rock gardens, or naturalistic landscapes. This low-maintenance grass also works beautifully in cut and dried flower arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Ultra-fine, feathery foliage that sways with the breeze

• Creates a soft, flowing texture in gardens and containers

• Adds a naturalistic, meadow-like effect

• Excellent for fresh or dried floral arrangements

Key Features

• Botanical name: Stipa tenuissima

• Common name: Mexican Feather Grass

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 30–60 cm tall, 20–40 cm spread

• Position: Full sun, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Summer

• Lifespan: Annual or short-lived perennial in mild climates

Ideal For

• Ornamental borders and rock gardens

• Containers and patio pots

• Naturalistic or meadow-style plantings

• Cut flowers and dried arrangements

• Low-maintenance gardens with texture and movement

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May outdoors after frost, or indoors 4–6 weeks earlier

2. How to sow:

   • Scatter seeds on prepared soil and press lightly

   • Do not cover too deeply; seeds need light for germination

   • Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings appear (14–21 days)

3. Spacing: Thin seedlings to 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Very low-maintenance; tolerates dry, poor soils and full sun

Blue Hair Grass – 300 Seeds (Koeleria glauca)

Add elegant texture and cool-toned color to your garden with Blue Hair Grass (Koeleria glauca). This compact, ornamental grass forms neat clumps of fine, silvery-blue foliage, topped with delicate seed heads in early summer. Its striking appearance makes it ideal for rock gardens, borders, containers, or as a soft contrast among colorful flowers. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it’s a reliable choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

Why Grow Blue Hair Grass?

• Attractive silvery-blue foliage year-round

• Airy seed heads add movement and lightness

• Compact and low-growing, perfect for edging or containers

• Tolerant of poor, sandy, or dry soils

• Low-maintenance and hardy perennial

Key Features

• Type: Perennial ornamental grass

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

• Uses: Rock gardens, borders, containers, ground cover, naturalistic plantings

Ideal For

• Adding texture and color contrast to mixed plantings

• Drought-tolerant, low-care gardens

• Coastal and gravel gardens

• Stylish modern landscaping

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays of moist compost, lightly covering the seed

• Germination: 14–28 days at 18–22°C

• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle

• Plant out after frost, spacing 25 cm apart

• Flowers and produces seed heads in early summer

Ornamental Rice ‘Black Madras’ – Seeds (Oryza sativa)

Add striking contrast to your garden with Ornamental Rice ‘Black Madras’, a unique variety prized for its deep purple-black foliage and upright, grass-like habit. Its dramatic color makes it an excellent accent in borders, containers, and water gardens. While not grown for grain, this ornamental rice provides bold texture and contrast to flowering plants.

Why Grow ‘Black Madras’?

• Unique dark purple-black leaves

• Upright, grass-like growth habit

• Stunning contrast in borders and pots

• Low-maintenance and fast-growing

Key Features

• Type: Ornamental grass (annual in cool climates)

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Foliage: Deep purple-black

• Position: Full sun, moist soil

• Use: Containers, mixed borders, water garden edges

Ideal For

• Modern and tropical-style gardens

• Containers and patio pots

• Borders needing strong foliage contrast

• Water garden or pond margins

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in warmth (20–25°C)

• Germination: 14–21 days

• Transplant outdoors after frost into moist soil or pots

• Keep soil consistently damp for best foliage color

Tip: Plant in groups for maximum impact and combine with light-colored flowers for dramatic contrast.

Lemongrass – Seeds (Cymbopogon flexuosus)

Lemongrass is a wonderfully fragrant herb, widely used in Asian cuisine for its fresh citrus flavor. This versatile plant can be grown in containers, kitchen gardens, or even indoors on a sunny windowsill. Both the leaves and stems are edible, perfect for curries, teas, marinades, and stir-fries. An attractive, clump-forming grass, it also adds a decorative touch to herb borders.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April in trays or pots of seed compost with gentle heat.

• Transplant: When seedlings are large enough, pot on or plant outdoors after the last frost.

• Soil: Fertile, free-draining soil in full sun.

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart.

• Keep soil moist and protect from cold.

Key Features

• Fragrant herb with citrus aroma

• Essential for Asian cooking

• Edible stems and leaves

• Can be grown in pots, containers, or beds

• Attractive clump-forming grass

Ideal For

• Asian-inspired dishes, teas, and marinades

• Herb gardens, borders, and container growing

• Indoor growing on sunny windowsills

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February – April

• Harvest: July – October (leaves and stems when mature)

Quick Tip

For a continuous harvest, cut stalks at the base while leaving the plant to regrow. In cooler climates, grow in pots and overwinter indoors.

Blue Fescue Grass Seeds (Festuca glauca)

Blue Fescue is a compact, clump-forming ornamental grass prized for its striking silvery-blue foliage and neat rounded habit. It provides year-round interest and a beautiful contrast to flowering plants, rock gardens, or modern landscapes. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, this grass is a top choice for adding texture and color to gardens.

What Makes It Special

• Stunning steel-blue foliage that keeps its color year-round

• Compact, tufted shape – perfect for edging or groundcover

• Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant once established

• Low-maintenance and versatile in garden design

Key Features

• Botanical name: Festuca glauca

• Common name: Blue Fescue

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 20–30 cm tall, 25–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; well-drained soil (thrives in poor, dry soils)

• Flowering period: Summer (produces delicate flower spikes)

• Lifespan: Hardy perennial

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and alpine displays

• Borders and edging along paths

• Containers and modern minimalist gardens

• Drought-tolerant or low-maintenance landscapes

• Adding color contrast to mixed plantings

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors or May–June outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on the surface of moist, well-draining compost

   • Press seeds lightly into the soil, do not cover deeply (light aids germination)

   • Keep at 15–20°C; germination in 14–28 days

3. Transplant: When seedlings are large enough, prick out and grow in pots before planting out

4. Planting out: Choose a sunny spot with free-draining soil; avoid overly wet conditions

5. Care: Minimal maintenance required. Cut back old leaves in early spring to encourage fresh growth.

Love Grass – Ornamental Grass Seeds

(Eragrostis elegans)

The Love Grass (Eragrostis elegans) is a graceful, airy ornamental grass valued for its fine, delicate seed heads that shimmer in the breeze. Its soft, cloud-like sprays add a romantic, light texture to borders, wildflower gardens, and floral arrangements. Easy to grow and quick to establish, this annual grass also makes a beautiful addition to bouquets and dried flower crafts.

Key Features

• Type: Annual ornamental grass

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Spread: 25–30 cm

• Flowering/seed heads: July–October

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Light, well-drained

Ideal For

• Adding texture to borders and beds

• Wildflower-style plantings

• Cut flower arrangements (fresh or dried)

• Naturalistic and prairie-style gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April (in trays or pots, lightly covered)

• Sow outdoors: April–May (direct in prepared soil)

• Sow depth: Lightly cover – fine seeds need minimal soil cover

• Spacing: Thin to 20–25 cm apart

• Care: Low-maintenance; thrives in poor soil and tolerates drought once established