Ornamental Grass Seeds

We purchase ornamental grass seeds in bulk and repackage to provide seeds in reasonable quantity,

We have done this because we discovered that most seeds are sold in packets containing 100s plus of seeds, do you need 100s plus of one plant, All of our seeds are €1.50 a packet or in some cases cheaper.

Further information on seeds such as storage and seed sizes can be found HERE

Please note postal prices are for Ireland and UK other countries please ask for postal price before buying

You only pay one postage charge for seeds no matter how many packets you purchase

We shall also be selling later on young ornamental grass plants called Plug Plants if you do not have the facilities or time to raise plants from seeds.

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	Carex buchananii “red rooster” 10 Seeds Foliage: Rusty copper-bronze all year Height: 50 - 75cm (20 - 30") Spread: 30 - 60cm (18 - 24") Position: Full sun preferred. Aspect: All aspects. Exposed or Sheltered Soil: Light, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil Hardy Perennial. The rich, rusty copper-bronze, fine leaved foliage makes Carex Red Rooster one of the most ornamental coloured grasses available. It is an unusual plant, popular with designers because of its great contrast capabilities. Tufted and erect in growth, the narrow foliage is copper-bronze coloured twelve months of the year. 10 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA142


	Carex comans “amazon mist” 10 Seeds Hardy Perennial. Foliage: Arching silver-white, evergreen foliage Height: 30 - 38cm (12 -15") Spread: 50 - 60cm (18 - 24”) Position: Full sun preferred. Aspect: All aspects. Exposed or Sheltered Carex Amazon Mist is a graceful ornamental grass with arching silver white evergreen foliage, each ending with a slight curl. The flowing mounds of fine textured are lovely spilling over slopes and walls. It is attractive in containers, in rock gardens and at garden’s edge, adding colour and texture to both summer and autumn displays 10 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA144


	Carex comans bronco 10 Seeds Type: Perennial Soil Type: Widely adaptable Mature Spread: 12 inches Flower Colour: Inconspicuous Mature Form: Clumps - weeping Foliage Colour: Pale Green Growth Rate: Moderate Autumn Color: Silvery Sun Exposure: Partial sun Carex Comans, a native ornamental grass of New Zealand, has slender arching, grassy leaves that grows in a wide clump that resembles a fountain. They are silvery-green and seem to shimmer when blown by a breeze or, if planted in pots, resembles falling water with the leaves draped over the pot. Though it resembles an ornamental grass, it comes from a different family all together, and like many of its fellow sedges, is more versatile than ornamental grasses, being tolerant of both full sun and partial sun and moist to almost-wet soils, and not attractive to deer. Also, once estabished, will even tolerate dry soil. The tiny flowers appear in clusters atop thin stems in mid-summer. The narrow leaves give this plant its common name, hair sedge. They are evergreen in warm climates, perennial in colder climates, where they wither and brown in autumn but nonetheless lend color to the winter garden. Remove the brown leaves in late winter to make way for the new leaves in spring 10 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA146


	Carex flagellifera Bronzita 10 Seeds Family: Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee) Genus: Carex (KAR-eks) Species: flagellifera (fla-gel-LEE-fer-uh) Cultivar: Bronzita This mop-top, pinkish bronze sedge is irresistibly cute. Both in form and colour, it is a distinctive addition to a sunny to partly shaded border. Individual plants stand out for their form. Massed as a ground cover, they provide a soft, neutral foil for companions like Heuchera 'Georga Peach'. These are tough plants, that will grow in any soil with regular watering. We strongly suggest the addition of compost and Mycorrhizal Fungal cultures to support a soil life that will help Bronzita to give you the best possible display. These are well established plants that will grow with great vigor in your garden. 10 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA148


	Carex testacea prairie fire red switch 10 Seeds Hardy Perennial. Foliage: Olive green turning deep red, intensifies in summer Height: 30 - 40cm (12 -16”) Spread: 30 - 45cm (12 -18”) Position: Full sun preferred. Aspect: All aspects. Exposed or Sheltered Soil: Light, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil Carex Prairie Fire is an outstanding specimen plant which is ideal for adding different colours and textures to your garden A very ornamental grass, the attractive green bronze, fine leaved foliage erupts into colour like burning embers, quickly becoming established in borders or containers- In late summer, panicles of rosy flowers appear just above the foliage. 10 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA149


	Corynephorus canescens Spiky Blue 10 Seeds Common Name Spike Blue Corynephorus Plant Type Grass Mature Size Height: 25cm ; Spread: 20cm Soil Requirements Prefers well-drained soils that contain a little lime. Exposure Full sun Bloom Period/Bloom Desc. Seed heads from June to September. Foliage Spiky tufts of blue to grey foliage. As it ages it becomes an attractive reddish-green Spiky Blue forms very attractive 6-10 inch blue-green cushions with silvery plumes with purple anthers from June to August. In autumn the foliage takes on an appealing turquoise and mauve tones. Prefers full sun and moderate water and its mounding forms are perfect for mass plantings. Spiky tufts of blue/grey foliage make great edging plants or fun statements in containers. Avoid extremes in both temperature and moisture. Cut back foliage in the Spring to encourage new coloured grass each year. 10 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA161


	Cyperus alternifolius umbrella plant 50 Seeds Height 2 ft. to 3 ft. Spread up to 2 ft Habit upright Soil moisture wet Flower colour yellow Bloom size .5 in. to .5 in. Foliage coloUr medium-green Foliage size 2 ft. to 2 ft use. (12-16 weeks maturity.) Cyperus alternifolius, or Umbrella Plant, Umbrella Palm, or Umbrella Sedge, gets its name from the radically arranged leaf like bracts. It favours wet areas, including bank edges and ponds. The grass like foliage of this tender perennial/ treat as a house plant suit conservatory radiates from a central stalk like the ribs of an umbrella. Umbrella plant is a water plant, requiring constant wet "feet." It thrives in bright light or light shade, but avoid placing it in direct summer sun. Long grassy foliage with green umbels. 60cm. Cyperus alternifolius is a native of the swamps of Madagascar. It is a relative of papyrus of the Nile river. The plant can grow to 3-5 feet if given plenty of water. Blooming Time: Summer The flowers are a brownish spadix produced in the center of the leaves 50 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA162


	Cyperus glaber 50 Seeds Hardy Perennial Family: Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee) Genus: Cyperus (sy-PEER-us) Species: glaber (glay-ber) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade Bloom Colour: Pale Green Bloom Time: Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Autumn Foliage: Evergreen A fast growing, versatile perennial grass with spiky green leaves topped by frilly green flower heads which last well into autumn. Excellent as a dot plant and equally effective planted in drifts for landscaping. Loves a sunny spot in either wet or dry soil 50 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA163


	Festuca valesiaca glaucantha 20 Seeds Sowing: Sow in Spring – Feb to April Festuca glauca germinates easily from seed sown in spring. Sow in well drained soil and keep at around 20°C (68°F). Germinates in about two wks Once seedlings are large enough to handle, take a small clump of seedlings and put them all in a one-litre pot of gritty compost. They will form a bushy plant and be ready to go into the garden in summer. Grow in sun and in well drained soil. Sow 6mm (4in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart in well cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Germination is occasionally slow, so be patient! This uncommon species of fescue has brighter blue foliage than the classic 'Elijah Blue.' And if you know Elijah you know that's gotta be pretty blue! Volga fescue is a dwarf species from Eurasia with fine, weeping, powdery blue foliage that is great for mass plantings, as a repeated element through the border or in pots. Plant it with Sedum 'Purple Emperor' and Helleborus 'Silver Lace' for a bold foliage combination. 20 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA180


	Koeleria glauca 'Blue Hair Grass' 50 Seeds A semi-evergreen grass with silvery-blue foliage, and shiny spike-like panicles blooming in early summer. Grows to 2 feet tall. Used in mass plantings for their attractive flowers or as specimen plants in shady areas of a rock garden. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to July Hardiness: fully hardy Blue-green leaves, mound-forming, borders and containers. 25cm. Blue Hair grass is an ideal border plant, non-invasive and attractive as an accent or along an edge. In hot dry conditions, ample water and light shade bring out the best in this grass, but it will tolerate the exposed condition of a rock garden. This grass prefers lean soil and will not look its best when grown in rich soil. 50 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA190


	Luzula lucius 10 Seeds 1.Prepare seedbed, adding any amendments (if needed), or fill pots or flats with potting soil 2.Sow small seed directly onto soil surface, and rake lightly to make sure seed are in direct contact with soil 3.Large seed should be buried two or three times their diameter 4.Lightly cover the seeded area with mulch to reduce soil compaction in sun and rain 5.Water shallow seed lightly and frequently until they sprout 6.Water deeper seeds slowly and deeply, but do not keep wet or they can rot Mid green hairy semi-broad leaves. Loosely tufted habit. Produces dense off-white flower clusters. 60cm Originally coming from Alpine Europe - this flowers to produces a cloud of small, white, fluffy blooms from its deep flat green leaves, which are fringed with white hairs 10 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA204


	Luzula nivea 50 Seeds Botanical Name: Luzula nivea loo-ZOO-lah NIV-ee-ahCommon Name: Snowy woodrush Genus: Luzula This spreading evergreen perennial has clumps of grass-like deep green basal leaves. Tiny, brilliant white flowers borne in tight clusters appear in early summer and midsummer. Noteworthy characteristics: Native to western and central Europe. Thrives in regions with wet winters and dry summers. Flowers can be dried. Care: Grow in poor to moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Prefers full sun. Propagation: Divide between mid-spring and early summer. 1.Prepare seedbed, adding any amendments (if needed), or fill pots or flats with potting soil 2.Sow small seed directly onto soil surface, and rake lightly to make sure seed are in direct contact with soil 3.Large seed should be buried two or three times their diameter 4.Lightly cover the seeded area with mulch to reduce soil compaction in sun and rain 5.Water shallow seed lightly and frequently until they sprout 6.Water deeper seeds slowly and deeply, but do not keep wet or they can rot 50 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA200


	Luzula starmaker 10 Seeds Glossy deep green broad leaves. Produces large tussocks. Brown flowers produced in early spring. 60cm Family: Juncaceae Genus: Luzula (LEW-zuh-luh) (Info) Cultivar: Starmaker Category: Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo Perennials Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade Broad, glossy, deep green leaves with spring flowers 4-6” above the large tussocks. Approx. 20” plant in the garden. Suitable for moist soils or drought, full sun or semi-shade. 10 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA206


	Stipa capillata bridal veil 10 Seeds Bridal Veil (Needle Grass) Stipa capillata - Perennial - Clumping grass with dense grey-green foliage with upright reddish tinted plumes. Hardy to -10F (-23.3C); height: 40in Sowing: Sow in Spring — Feb to April Stipa germinates easily from seed sown in spring. Sow in well drained soil and keep at around 20°C (68°F). Germinates in about two wks Once seedlings are large enough to handle, take a small clump of seedlings and put them all in a one-litre pot of gritty compost. They will form a bushy plant and be ready to go into the garden in summer Much taller cultivar of Needle Grass, Bridal Veil grows to a height of 40". White flowers in summer. Plant in full sun Stipa Capillata Bridal Veil Seeds... Stipa Capillata Bridal Veil Seeds perennial (Aka Lace Veil, Needle Grass) Dense gray green foliage clump with beautiful upright plumes, perennial... Height: 40" 10 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA230


	Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' 20 Seeds Hardy Perennial Foliage: Grey-green with purple tinge Flowers: Summer to Autumn Height: 60cm (24”) Spread: 30cm (12”) Position: Full Sun to partial shade Aspect: All aspects. Exposed or Sheltered Sowing: Sow in Spring — Feb to April Stipa germinates easily from seed sown in spring. Sow in well drained soil and keep at around 20°C (68°F). Germinates in about two wks Once seedlings are large enough to handle, take a small clump of seedlings and put them all in a one-litre pot of gritty compost. They will form a bushy plant and be ready to go into the garden in summer 20 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD-GRA250


	Briza Media Ornamental Grass 50 Seeds Foliage: Blue - green Flowering period: August to September Height: 30cm (12”) Spread: 80cm (32”) Position: Full Sun to partial shade Aspect: All aspects. Exposed or Sheltered Soil: Tolerant of most well drained fertile soil Sowing: Best sown where they are to flower in spring. Grow in sun and in well drained soil. Sow 6mm (¼in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart in well cultivated soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Germination is occasionally slow, so be patient! Thin out the seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart. Replant the seedlings that have been removed, can also be sown into pots for overwintering in a greenhouse or conservatory then plant outside in spring Ornamental Grass Briza media: “The Quaking Grass” has blue green leaves and flower heads that hang like scaly little heart shaped lockets that are tinged with pink from late spring to mid summer. An easily-grown perennial Briza that prefers richer soil than most grasses and will tolerate semi shade well. Very easy to grow to perfection A native grass, that is worthy of a place in any border when its large quaking seed heads erupt over the foliage in summer. When first open, the seed heads are green but they gradually take on golden shades as summer progresses and become almost animated when touched by a gentle summer breeze. Briza media has graceful, pendant, nodding flowers, a wonderful cut flower adding elegance and feeling to summer and winter decorations. Once the plant is established, divide in March to April. It is relatively easy to propagate by division. Do this in spring, not autumn, as some newly divided plants may rot before they've developed a good root system 50 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD GRA145


	Pampas Grass Cortaderia Selloana Pink Feather 50 Seeds Sow in spring, to improve germination lightly sandpaper the seeds and then soak in warm water for 24 hours. Sow 2-5 mm deep, ideal temp 26 degrees, germination can take anywhere from 2 - 12 weeks, they have been known to take upto 40 weeks so be patient, still time to sow simply overwinter if need be in a greenhouse, conservatory etc Cortaderia are robust evergreen grasses forming large, compact tufts of narrowly linear, rough-edged leaves, with erect stems bearing dense silvery or pink-tinged flower panicles which are excellent for drying. A perennial, evergreen grass forming compact clumps of sharp-edged, narrow arching leaves, to 1m in length. Silky plumes of flowers on stems to 1.5m 50 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD GRA150


	Pampas Grass Cortaderia Selloana White Feather 50 Seeds Sow in spring, to improve germination lightly sandpaper the seeds and then soak in warm water for 24 hours. Sow 2-5 mm deep, ideal temp 26 degrees, germination can take anywhere from 2 - 12 weeks, they have been known to take upto 40 weeks so be patient, still time to sow simply overwinter if need be in a greenhouse, conservatory etc Cortaderia are robust evergreen grasses forming large, compact tufts of narrowly linear, rough-edged leaves, with erect stems bearing dense silvery or pink-tinged flower panicles which are excellent for drying. A perennial, evergreen grass forming compact clumps of sharp-edged, narrow arching leaves, to 1m in length. Silky plumes of flowers on stems to 1.5m 50 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD GRA160


	Festuca Amethystina Large Blue Fescue 50 Seeds Foliage: Blue-green leaves. Height: 20-30cm (8-12”) Spread: 30-38cm (12-15”) Position: Full Sun to partial shade Aspect: All aspects. Exposed or Sheltered Soil: Needs sharp drained soil Festuca amethystina has the most striking combination of silvery-blue, tufted blades of foliage, with drooping, dark violet-tinged flower stems that will rise above the foliage in the first year if sown early enough. It is a gem for a rock garden or containers; it is drought-proof once established. In the garden it's happiest in full sun and well-drained soils but can handle moist soils better than other species of Festuca. The stiff thread-like blue foliage forms dense mounds, which look good grown for foliage interest amongst a wide variety of plants. Wonderful with rocks or as a small scale groundcover or edging plant. Best in full sun, but will tolerate some shade with moderate to regular water. Plants develop their most intense colouration when kept dry in summer. This beautiful selection rivals the best of the Festuca glauca cultivars - a small-scale ornamental grass which produces big-time results in the garden! Festuca amethystina has the most striking combination of silvery-blue, tufted blades of foliage, with drooping, dark violet-tinged flower stems that will rise above the foliage in the first year if sown early enough. It is a gem for a rock garden or containers; it is drought-proof once established. In the garden it's happiest in full sun and well-drained soils but can handle moist soils better than other species of Festuca. The stiff thread-like blue foliage forms dense mounds, which look good grown for foliage interest amongst a wide variety of plants. Wonderful with rocks or as a small scale groundcover or edging plant. Best in full sun, but will tolerate some shade with moderate to regular water 50 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD GRA165


	Melica Transsilvanica Red Spire 30 Seeds Common Name: Transylvanian Pearl Grass' Botanical Name: Melica transsilvanica 'Red Spire' Genus: Melica Variety or Cultivar:'Red Spire' ~ 'Red Spire' is a clump-forming herbaceous grass with arching, linear, light-green leaves that become auburn with age. In early summer, it bears deep red flower spikes on upright stems. Sowing Spring/Summer/Autumn and grow on in greenhouse or conservatory if need be and plant out in the spring Cultivation:Plant in moderately fertile, moist, free-draining soil. Dislikes winter wet. Suggested uses:City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers Soil types:Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Soil drainage:Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Soil pH:Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Light:Partial Shade, Full Sun Aspect:North, South, East, West Exposure:Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness:Hardy (H4) Pests:Generally pest free Diseases:Generally disease free Pruning:Cut back in spring Propagation method(s):Division, Seed Skill rating:Beginner Maintenance hours / year:1 Melica transsilvanica 'Red Spire' is:Deciduous Flower:Dark-red in Summer Foliage:Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer; Light green, Reddish-brown in Autumn Habit:Clump-forming, Spreading Ultimate height (m):1.5 Ultimate spread (m):0.5 Time to maturity:2-5 years 30 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD GRA210


	Milleum Effusum Aureum 10 Seeds This golden millet makes elegant clumps of arching bright golden yellow leaves. 60cm Germination takes 2-3 weeks at 20-25°C Family: Poaceae, Gramineae Origin: Northern temperate areas Special Features: Golden-green foliage effect during spring and early summer Distinction: Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from The Royal Horticultural Society Colour: Pale green to purple Natural Flowering Period: May - July Growth Habit: Clumping Foliage: Golden-green, weeping, lance-shaped leaves Height with Flowers: 60 cm (24'') Spacing between Plants: 60 cm (24'') Soil Requirements: Evenly moist soils, pH 5.5 - 6.5 Location: The golden-green color holds best in cooler temperate areas; partial shade to full shade Use: Plant together in containers or the shady border with Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett', Geranium pratense 'Dark Reiter' and Helleborus 'White Spotted Lady' Specialities: Distinctive foliage Cultural Tips: Sowing Rate: 4-5 seeds per cell Plug tray recommended size(s): 72, 128 Germination: These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3-4 weeks a cooling period of 2-4 weeks is recommended. Scheduling: Best Sowing Dates: Anytime Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks Germination to Transplant: 3 - 4 weeks Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary 10 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD GRA215


	Stipa Pennata 10 Seeds 'European Feather Grass'. Very elegant silver grey flower heads. 75cm Perennial Ornamental grass, very long and elegant silver grey flower heads. Used in dried flower arrangements Perennial cover with thin layer fine vermiculite Sow October to November for plants ready March to May Sow Indoors January to March Sow Outdoors cold frame, nursery bed April to June Genus: Stipa Species: pennata Family Name: Gramineae/Poaceae English Name: Feather Grass, Ornamental Grass seeds Description: So called for its very long, feathery awns, up to 14 ins. in length, which trail gracefully in the wind. A particularly attractive ornamental grass. 2½ ft. Classification: Hardy, Ornamental Grasses, Perennial It is a perennial, with fibrous roots; leaves in thick tufts, upright, long, narrow, sharp, rather rough, and dark green; sheaths of leaves striated, very long, especially the uppermost one, which is also considerably swollen, inclosing the young head of flowers, rising above it when blooming, the leaf being bent back, pendulous, striated, and with edges turned inwards; stipules oblong, blunt; panicle or head of flowers on a stem about a foot high, erect, composed of six or seven flowers; calyx of two nearly equal, spear-head shaped, concave, pointed valves, containing one floret; corolla of two valves nearly equal in length, the outer valve spearhead shaped, edges turned in, slightly keeled, with a terminal, twisting, feathery awn, sometimes a foot long, jointed, and finally separable at the base; inner valve much narrower, awnless, turned in at the edges, smooth. Seed cylindrical, pointed, loose, closely inclosed in the hardened outer valve of the corolla, which is very sharp, and barbed with bristles at the base, so that, after being borne through the air sustained by the long awn, when it alights upon the soil it there soon penetrates, and is retained by the barbs. The beautiful and feathery appearance of the awns arises from their 10 Seeds In Packet Our Price €1.40 + P&P If you do not wish to use PayPal we will accept cheques, Postal Orders, Cash, Bank Transfer, use the Add To Cart button below for these methods Product Code SD GRA240