Broom Corn (Sorghum vulgare)

Broom corn (Sorghum vulgare) is a variety of sorghum that unlike other sorghum varieties produces heads with fibrous seed branches up to 36″ long. Broom corn is an annual plant and grows best in full sunlight.

Originally used to make brooms and whisks, it is now popular with crafters who because of its strong stem and colorful seeds it use it in many different ways including making wreaths, decorative wall hangings, bouquets and even brooms!

Broom Corn Available In:

Red Seed Red Packet $2.00 Red 1 Ounce $8.00

Black Seed Black Packet $2.00 Black 1 Ounce $8.00

Mixed Seed Mixed Packet $2.00 Mixed 1 Ounce $8.00

For larger quantities call Freddie Toll Free 1 800 826 3655 for a quote

Broom Sedge Bluestem (Andropogon virginicus)

Broom Sedge Bluestem (Andropogon virginicus) is a native, warm-season, herbaceous, perennial bunch grass that is popular in ornamental landscaping. If you’re a grazier cattle happily graze on the young plants during the spring and early summer soon after growth starts and when it’s abundant.

Broom Sedge Bluestem is available in:

Broom Sedge Bluestem Packet $2.00 Broom Sedge Bluestem 1 Ounce $6.00

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Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)

The Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows between 2-4 feet tall. It is commonly found in wet places, stream banks, and swamps. Plant in a moist outdoor spot with full sun or very light shade. Space the plants 8 to 12 inches apart. Add plenty of peat moss when planting and mulch well to keep the soil cool and moist.

Cardinal Flower Available in Packets for $2.00 each

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Cardinal flower at a Glance
Type	Light	Seed Depth	Seed Spacing	Days to Sprout	Plant Spacing	Plant Height
Perennial	Full Sun	Surface	1"	10-20	8-12"	24-48"
Seeds per Pound 6,400,000				Seeding Rate 1 oz per 3,000 sq ft

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Purple Top (Tridens flavus)

Purple top (Tridens flavus) is a perennial, warm season bunchgrass that is consumed by all grazing livestock. It has erect tufted culms and stands 35 to 75 inches tall. Leaf blades are flat, often less than ½ inch wide and 10 to 27 inches long, lax, smooth, and glossy green. The leaf sheath is flattened near the base, keeled i.e., has a central rib, and overlapping. The ligule is a ring of short hairs. The seedhead is an open cluster, 8 to 14 inches long, spreading, pyramid shaped, usually purple, sometimes nearly black.

Purple Top Available in Packets for $2.00 each

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Red River Crab Grass

Crabgrass is believed to have evolved in Africa and made its way to Europe before being introduced to the USA as a contaminant in feed and fodder.

Red River crabgrass was developed by the Noble Foundation following crabgrass research and development which, in part looked at the historic use of crabgrass by farmers for grazing and hay production.

The parent plant for Red River crabgrass was one plant of hairy crabgrass: Digitaria ciliaris. In 1988 Red River crabgrass was officially named and released.

Sand Lovegrass (Eragrostis trichodes)

Sand Lovegrass (Eragrostis trichodes) is a 1-3 foot tall native perennial bunchgrass that is readily grazed by livestock during the spring and early summer. It is also an ideal plant for adding texture to any landscaping project. It grows in full sunlight, is drought tolerant and will grow in poor and sandy soils, however it is best adapted to medium and coarse textured soils.

Sand Lovegrass Available in Packets for $2.00 each

For larger quantities call Freddie Toll Free 1 800 826 3655 for a quote

Weeping Lovegrass (Eragróstis cúrvula)

Weeping lovegrass (Eragróstis cúrvula) is a warm-season, perennial bunch-grass that grows to a height of 2 to 4 feet. Introduced to the USA from East Africa, it has rapid growth and produces a great many basal leaves 10 to 20 inches long and 1/4 inch wide that taper to a needle like point. These long, folding or weeping leaves suggest its common name.

Weeping Lovegrass Available in Packets for $2.00 each

For larger quantities call Freddie Toll Free 1 800 826 3655 for a quote