Dogs Grass Seeds

A fine textured perennial grass forming neat upright tufts with delicate seed heads bringing soft movement and natural structure to meadows lawns and wildlife friendly plantings.

 

Dog's Grass is a classic native species valued for its tidy growth and subtle ornamental appeal. Plants form compact clumps of narrow green leaves topped with distinctive flattened seed heads that sway gently in the breeze.

 

It is long lived dependable and blends beautifully into wildflower meadows pasture mixes and naturalistic borders. Its modest height and refined habit make it ideal for low maintenance landscapes and biodiversity focused plantings.

 

This species thrives in sun or light shade and tolerates a wide range of soils including poorer ground. Once established it is drought tolerant and requires very little care. Dog's Grass is an important meadow component supporting insects and small wildlife while adding texture and movement through the season.

 

Seed Qty Approx 1 gram

 

Sowing and planting

Sow outdoors from March to June or in autumn

Germination takes approximately fourteen to twenty one days at ten to fifteen degrees Celsius

Grow in free draining soil in sun or partial shade

Height twenty to forty centimetres

Spread twenty to thirty centimetres

Flowers from June to August

 

Sowing instructions

Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist soil and press in lightly

Keep moist until established

Thin or transplant young plants to allow natural clump formation

Ideal for meadow mixes or naturalistic borders

 

Growing and maintenance

Cut back in late winter to refresh growth

Water during prolonged dry spells in the first season

Allow seed heads to stand for wildlife value

Low maintenance once established

Uses and benefits

Native meadow grass

Fine upright tufts

Wildlife friendly

Low maintenance

Perfect for meadows lawns and naturalistic plantings

 

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