Crested Dog's-Tail Grass

Crested Dog's-Tail Grass: variety and characteristics

Crested Dog's-Tail Grass is an annual flower of the Poaceae family. A perennial grass with delicate silvery-green spikelets and fine foliage.

Forms dense tufts that give meadows, grass mixes and garden borders an ornamental look.

Flowers from May to July and is a hardy, easy-to-grow grass, suitable for ornamental and natural lawns.

Ornamental grasses add movement and texture to the border and to dried arrangements.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 95%
• Seeds per packet: 1190–1610 pcs (1 g)
• Seed origin: Germany
• Sowing: March – May; direct
• Flowering: June – August
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Crested Dog's-Tail Grass

Crested Dog's-Tail Grass seeds are sown in March – May. The plants flower in June – August. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Crested Dog's-Tail Grass

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Direct outdoor sowing: Sow the seeds evenly over prepared, well-worked soil. Cover very lightly with a very thin layer of soil, 1–2 mm, as the seeds are small and need light to germinate. Water gently so as not to displace the seeds. Seedling method: The seeds can be sown beforehand in containers in March – April. Keep the soil moist and in a bright place. When the seedlings reach 5–8 cm in height, transplant to a permanent position with about 10–15 cm between plants. Additional tips: Optimal germination temperature 15–20°C. Soil: well-drained, moderately moist; prefers sunny to lightly shaded places. Sowings usually germinate in 2–3 weeks.

Sow directly in spring.

Flowering and uses

The panicles are dried.

Frequently asked questions

When should Crested Dog's-Tail Grass be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March – May. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 1190–1610 seeds, pack size 1 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 95%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.