100 Walter’s Barnyard Grass Seeds – Echinochloa Walteri, Wetland Native, Pale Purple Seed Heads, Ornamental, Bird Friendly, Grows 70 Inches Tall

100 Walter’s Barnyard Grass Seeds – Ornamental Grass for Wetlands and Bird Gardens

Enhance your wetland or bird garden with Walter’s Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa Walteri), a tall, graceful ornamental grass native to wetland areas in the US and Canada. This stunning grass produces pale purple bristles that add color and texture to any garden. These 100 seeds grow into plants that reach up to 70 inches tall, making it a striking addition to wet or marshy areas.

Walter’s Barnyard Grass thrives in moist to wetland soil conditions, making it perfect for swamps, ponds, and floodplains. It is a reseeding annual, ensuring continuous growth year after year. This grass blooms from August to September, with its unique seed heads attracting a variety of birds, including waterfowl, who love to feast on the seeds.

Whether you’re looking to restore wetlands, create a natural wildlife habitat, or simply add ornamental grasses to your garden, Walter’s Barnyard Grass is an ideal choice. Its ability to grow in both fresh and brackish water, as well as salt marshes, makes it an incredibly versatile grass.

Key Features

• Type of Plant: Ornamental Grass (Echinochloa Walteri)
• Condition: Native wetland grass, reseeding annual
• Mature Size: Grows up to 70 inches tall
• Growing Conditions: Prefers moist to wetland soil, thrives in waterlogged or marshy areas
• Zone Growing: Suitable for USDA Zones 5-9
• Soil Type: Moist, wet soil, adaptable to brackish or salt marshes
• Sunlight Exposure: Full sun
• Expected Planting Period: Plant outdoors after frost, or start indoors weeks before the last frost

Benefits

• Wetland Friendly: Ideal for wetland restoration projects or naturalized areas, this grass thrives in swamps, floodplains, and ponds.
• Bird Attractant: The pale purple seed heads are highly attractive to birds, especially waterfowl, providing a natural food source.
• Ornamental Appeal: The tall, graceful stalks and bristly seed heads add beauty and structure to any garden or water feature.
• Reseeding Annual: Once planted, Walter’s Barnyard Grass reseeds itself, making it easy to maintain and ensuring continual growth in suitable conditions.
• Versatile: Grows in a variety of wetland conditions, including fresh water, brackish water, and salt marshes, offering great adaptability.

Special Features

• Native Wetland Grass: Walter’s Barnyard Grass is native to the US and Canada, making it an ecologically valuable plant for wetland restoration and wildlife habitats.
• Attractive Seed Heads: The pale purple bristles of the seed heads are not only visually striking but also wildlife-friendly, providing a food source for birds.
• Grows in Brackish & Salt Marshes: This grass is adaptable to different water conditions, growing in fresh water, brackish water, and salt marshes, making it an excellent choice for coastal or inland wetlands.
• Low Maintenance: As a reseeding annual, it requires minimal care once established, thriving in moist or wet soil conditions.

FAQs

Q1: How do I plant Walter’s Barnyard Grass seeds?
A1: Plant the seeds outdoors after the last frost in moist soil, or start indoors a few weeks before the last frost. This grass prefers full sun and moist to wet conditions.

Q2: Is Walter’s Barnyard Grass suitable for wetland restoration?
A2: Yes, this grass thrives in wetlands and can grow in freshwater, brackish water, and salt marshes, making it perfect for wetland restoration or naturalized areas.

Q3: How tall does Walter’s Barnyard Grass grow?
A3: Walter’s Barnyard Grass can grow up to 70 inches tall, making it a tall and ornamental grass that adds vertical structure to your garden.

Q4: What kind of wildlife does Walter’s Barnyard Grass attract?
A4: The seed heads are highly attractive to birds, especially waterfowl, making it a great addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Q5: Is Walter’s Barnyard Grass easy to maintain?
A5: Yes, it is a reseeding annual, meaning it will grow back each year with minimal maintenance once it is established in suitable wet or marshy soil.

Bring the natural beauty of Walter’s Barnyard Grass to your wetland garden or water feature with this 100-seed pack. These native wetland plants thrive in moist or marshy areas, providing beautiful pale purple seed heads that attract birds and add visual interest. Whether you’re looking to restore a wetland or create a natural habitat for wildlife, Walter’s Barnyard Grass is the perfect choice. Order now to enhance your garden with this stunning ornamental grass.