Seed Catalogue No. Prefers moist soils. In winter sunlight the seed heads provide a translucent veil and shimmer and glow in low light and the slightest breeze will add an extra dimension to the winter garden as well as movement. Miscanthus are the queen of ornamental grasses. Come autumn, tall flower plumes sit high above the foliage which last well into the winter. Cut Flowers: It is best to sow the seeds directly outdoors in a nursery bed, or better still, in pots kept in a sheltered position in the garden or in a coldframe. The closed and rather draggled-looking heads open perfectly in a warm room. The plants have a preference for moist soil, they are able to tolerate dry spells but are not tolerant of drought in high summer. Cultivation: Hierochloe Odorata Sweet Grass Seeds. This is not a packaged seed product. Use it as an individual specimen in small gardens or as a massed drift in larger spaces. Free Shipping by Amazon. It can tolerate water and is well suited for bogs and marshes. The National Collection is held at Bressingham Gardens, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2AB. Zebra Grass Seeds (Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus') Price for Package of 10 seeds. zebrinus . The Harris Seeds team includes local growers and garden enthusiasts, whose invaluable knowledge and expertise allow us to better serve you. The plant gets unique graceful seed heads in late summer to fall and great green foliage that has horizontal cream colored bands across the leaf blades all summer. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The seeds can be sown in autumn but will most likely wait until spring to germinate. £5.50. Named after the French botanical artist Eulalie Delile (1800-1840), Eulalia is a genus of Asian, African, and Australian plants in the grass family. Species: sinensis. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Maiden Grasses are typically hardy to zone 4. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. It is a warm season grass so it gets going slowly in the spring with the flower stems appearing near the end of summer. The species name sinensis means 'of or from China' though the plant is found elsewhere in eastern Asia. £6.08 postage. Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Allium Purple Blend 30 Bulbs-4-6 Inch Flower Diameter! The flowers open at the top of a tall stem that rises from some of the leaf axils. 32. $3.00 + $4.50 shipping . One large clump can provide a number of transplants. It is a beautiful perennial grass that is quite popular. They are simply cuttings from the top of a grass. Miscanthus are very hardy so they can be planted out in the autumn, however late spring is the best time. The silver seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance from early fall to late winter. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The reed-like stems bear narrow lance-shaped arching leaves. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Lifecycle: Perennial. You have no items in your shopping basket. Your question might be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who bought this product. 1-16 of 117 results for "miscanthus seeds" Skip to main search results Eligible for Free Shipping. Part sun to shady areas are also suitable, but growth and flowering may be diminished with less sun. Place it where the lowering sun can backlight the plants for the most spectacular effect. However, the Miscanthus sinensis Zebrinus in the image above, was growing in a bog garden - albeit near the edge. David's Garden Seeds Grass Bluestem Big ER7445 (Blue) Non-GMO, Open Pollinated One ... David's Garden Seeds Grass Bluestem Little 8911 (Blue) Non-GMO, Open Pollinated 14 ... 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