Corynephorus Seeds
Grass Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 6 - 10
Height: 10 inches
Width: 10 inches
Foliage Color: Blue-green
Flower Color: Silvery with occasional red tones
Growth Rate: Fast
Fall Color: No change
Soil Requirement: Sandy, slightly acidic soils, pH 5.5 - 6.5
Environment: Full sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Latin Name: Corynephorus canescens
Planting Directions
Temperature: 68F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil
Sowing Rate: 9 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 10 inches
Care & Maintenance: Corynephorus
Corynephorus Grass (Corynephorus canescens Spiky Blue) - Often called Grey Hair Grass or Gray Clubawn Grass, Corynephorus seeds produces a fine-textured, low-growing ornamental grass. This evergreen ornamental grass has a vertical, tufted habit with finely divided, rigid, grey-green leaves and silver-grey spiklets. Grey Hairgrass has a uniform and compact growth habit that goes well in containers and in mixed borders, rock gardens, and it is especially well suited to coastal areas.
Growing ornamental grass from seed can be a wonderfully rewarding experience. Start the Corynephorus seeds indoors in late winter or early spring. Place 8 to 9 ornamental grass seeds in a small pots. Press the seeds in but do not cover them. Transplant outdoors once frost danger has passed.