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Grasses
At Aquatic Plants of Florida, we have irrigated fields and greenhouses that enhance our native grasses production capabilities enabling us to grow volume grass plants annually. Additionally, we have permitted harvest sites where we collect seed and/or plants. We hand select only the finest grasses for your projects and offer self pick-up, delivery or third-party shipping. Note, we can contract grow other species and sizes upon request.
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Amphicarpum muhlenbergianum - Blue Maidencane
A blue-green perennial grass with lance-shaped leaves with light green edges that can reach 3+ ft. Found in Zones 8+. Grows in moist to wet conditions around margins of wetlands and low wooded areas. Wildlife value. Used for restoration projects.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Andropogen glomeratus - Bushy Bluestem or Bushy Broom Grass
Tall "bushy" perennial grass that reaches 5+ ft. Grows in uplands, roadsides, edges of wetlands, and margins of lakes and ponds. Produces pinkish inflorescence. Found throughout Florida and Zones 7-10. Sun and various soil conditions tolerant. Used for restoration projects.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Andropogon virginicus - Broomsedge or Broomsedge Bluestem
Perennial grass that can reach 5+ ft. Produces silver bluish green foliage. Seeds in summer months. Yellow flower. Drought, fire and sun tolerant; Found in wetlands, marginal lakes and ponds, brackish to fresh water sites, and adapts to uplands. Grows throughout Florida and in Zones 7+.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Aristida stricta - Wiregrass
Perenial with "wire" or barbed like tufts. Leaves can reach up to 3+ ft. Found primarily in pine forests and upland scrub areas but also adapts to moist sites. Found throughout Florida. Used heavily in restoration projects. Requires burining every 2+ years in order to produce viable seed and flowers. Sun, drought, and fire tolerant. Important to native ecosystem. Zones 7+.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Cladium jamaicense - Grass - Sawgrass
Florida wetland grass to 10 ft. Found in Zones 8+. Habitat areas include: fresh and brackish coastal zones such as Everglades, marshes, shorelines. Sun, flood, wind, and salt tolerant. Wildlife food and habitat source.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Distichils spicata - Salt Grass
Perennial grass found in coastal areas such as marshes, brackish rivers, and other saltwater shorelines. Salt, sun, poor soil, and drought tolerant. Grass can reach 2 ft. and rhizomes spread out to form dense colonies. Found on slight elevations. Has spike-like blades and narrow, dense spikelets. Found in Zones 7+. Offers dese ground cover and soil stability. Often found in mono-colonies.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Eragrostis spectabilis - Lovegrass Purple
Perennial with erect, flat leaf blades, which produces seasonal, purple colored spikelets. Grows up to 3 ft. Found througout Florida and Zones 7+. Prefers sandy soils. Sun and drought tolerant. High landscape value. Soil stabilization.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Muhlenbergia capillaries var. filipes - Grass - Muhly Grass or Gulf Muhly Grass
Clumping perennial grass recognized by its pink cotton candy like plumes in the fall. Habitats include: prairies, meadows, sandy open fields, swales, coastal areas such as back dunes and barrier island landscapes. Landscape value. Reaches max 5 ft. height. Sun, partial shade, drought, and salt tolerant. Found in Zones 8+.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Panicum amarum - Panic Grass or Bitter Panic Grass
Rhizomatous perennial coastal grass. Recognized by its wide green grass blades and numerous pellet-like seed heads in late Summer. Habitats include: dunes, beaches, and coastal landscape. Landscape value. Reaches 3.5 ft. height. Seeds in late Summer to early Fall. Sun, drought, and salt tolerant. Often grows in and around Sea Oats and other beach plants. Found beyond Zones 7+.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Panicum hemitomon - Maidencane
Perenial that grows in dense colonies and can reach up to 4+ ft. Found in shallow wetlands but adapts to upland areas. Sun, wet-moist, and poor soil tolerance. Grows throughout Florida and Zone 7+.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Panicum virgatum - Shelter Switch Grass
Hardy perenial that grows in dense clumps and can reach up to 5+ ft. Found in wetlands but adapts to upland areas. Sun, wet-moist, drought, light salt, and fire tolerance. Used for restoration and errosion control. Grows throughout Florida and Zone 7+. Promising native plant candidate for cellulosic ethanol. Presently utilized by labs for biofuel testing and research.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Paspalum vaginatum - Knotgrass or Seashore paspalum
Salt tolerant coastal grass that reaches max 2.5 ft. Rhizomatous low mats used for coastal soil stabilization. Recognized by its spiked green grass blades and dense colonies. Habitats include: moist to wet coastal sites such as brackish to freshwater shorelines. Sun and salt tolerant. May adapt to upland coastal elevations with slower growth. Found Zones 7+.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Pennisetum setaceum - Red Fountain Grass
Non-native perennial grass used by the landscape industry. Reaches 3+ ft. Recognized by its purple spikelets. Sun and drougt tolerant. Used in Zones 8+.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Pennisetum spp. - White Fountain Grass
Non-native perennial grass used by the landscape industry. Reaches 3+ ft. Recognized by its light colored spikelets. Sun and drougt tolerant. Used in Zones 8+.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Spartina alterniflora - Smooth Cordgrass
Perennial salt tolerant grass up to 6 feet. Found in Zones 7+. Grows in tidal coastal areas in Southeast such as marshes, rivers, inter-coastal water ways. Salt, flood and sun tolerance. Recruits quickly and helps stabilize soil. Wildfowl value.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Spartina bakeri - Sand Cordgrass
Large perennial grass up to 5+ feet. Found in Zones 7+. Grows in both wetland margins (i.e. fresh and brackish) and xeric uplands. Salt, brief flood, poor soil, and sun tolerance. Recruits quickly and helps stabilize soil. High landscape value. Commonly used on golf courses and road sides. Needs adequate spacing when planted.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Spartina patens - Marsh Hay Cordgrass or Saltmeadow Cord Grass
Very popular perennial salt tolerant grass up to 2 feet. Found in Zones 7+. Grows in salt marshes, retention ponds, swales, ditches, and other coastal shorelines. Fire resistant. Yellow flower. Salt, flood and sun tolerance. Recruits quickly and helps stabilize soil.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Sporobolus virginicus - Dropseed or Seashore Dropseed
Short perennial used as a ground cover that reaches up to 1+ feet. Found in Zones 8+. Grows in marshes and other coastal shorelines. Often grows with salt grass. Salt, flood, poor soil and sun tolerance. Recruits quickly and helps stabilize soil.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Tripsacum dactyloides - Fakahatchee or Eastern Gamagrass
Tall, dark green perennial used for habitat restoration and landscapes. Reaches up to 6+ feet in ideal soil and moisture conditions. Found in Zones 7+. Grows alongs margins of wet areas. Flood, moisture and sun tolerance. Requires cutting back just above it base in winter months for landscapes. Recruits quickly and helps stabilize soil on wetland banks.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Tripsacum floridanum - Dwarf Fakahatchee or Florida Gamagrass
Dark green perennial used for habitat restoration and landscapes. Reaches up to 2+ feet in ideal soil and moisture conditions. Wider/rolled leaves versus flat/narrow leaves on regular Fakahatchee. Found in Zones 8+, though native to only South Florida. Grows among rocky limestone pinelands and scrubs. Moisture and sun tolerance. Naturally found on burned sites.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Uniola paniculata - Sea Oats
Perennial dune grass (i.e. frontal areas) know for its extensive root mats, which can reach over 15+ ft. Commonly utilized for sand stabilization after beach renourishment projects. Found in Zones 7+. Salt, over wash, drought, and sun tolerance. Grows and recruits quickly in warm weather. Landscape value for coastal communities. Reaches 5+ ft. height. Grass becomes dense and recruits vegetatively. Spikelets Spring-Fall. Leaves similar in pale green color and length to Panic Grass but thinner. Protected by state statutes. Seed is a wildlife food source.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Xyris spp. - Yellow Eyed Grass
Perennial or annual wetlands grass that reaches 2+ ft. Florida has 21 different species. Commonly known for yellow flowers. Found in Zones 7+. Moist and sun tolerance. Grows near margins of various fresh water sites.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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Zizania spp. - Wild Rice
Tall perennial or annual, wetlands grass that reaches 7+ ft. Found in Zones 7+.Wet and sun tolerance. Brackish and fresh water. Wildfowl.
Shipping: If "shipping" is selected, please note, we do not ship perishable plant material over weekends and major holidays. We quote least expensive shipping method, either local, next day ground or 2-day ground for out-of-area customers. "Overnight Air" is also available to out-of-state customer's upon request or if 2-day ground service is not offered by common carriers.
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