Approximately 535 seeds per gram
seed-counts are only a guide, not to be used for accurate calculations.
B and T World Seeds' reference number:
38434
USDA average, annual, minimum temperature
Zone:5
Type of plant -
perennial
Flower:
racemes to 15cm., fluffy
Foliage:
from GREEN to PURPLE, then PURPLE-BRONZE in fall
Height in meters: 1.2
Common names for Schizachyrium scoparium:
Schizachyrium scoparium
is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
19: Everlasting and Dried Flower Seeds Australian and Other
31: House and Container Plant Seed List
43: Herbaceous Border Plant Seed List
44: Cut flowers Commercial and other Recommended Varieties
57: Arid and Dry Condition Plant Seed List
86: Natives of U.S.North East
87: Natives of Central U.S.A.
89: Natives of U.S.South East
145: Grasses Seed List
162: Cushion Or Hummock Plant Seed List (Small and Larger)
177: Shrubs and Trees For Autumn Colour
185: Plant Species whose germination is improved by Smoke
408: Gramineae
568: Poaceae
713: Gramineae
Germination guide
Schizachyrium scoparium seeds will usually germinate in 10-90 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Normally will only germinate with light so surface sow. Sow Schizachyrium scoparium seeds on the surface of a Peaty seed sowing mix at about 20°C.
Grasses