Growing Non-GMO Cloud Grass Seeds
Cloud Grass doesn't require stratification, making direct sowing a simple option. Whether you choose outdoor sowing after the last spring frost or indoor sowing around four to six weeks earlier, Cloud Grass thrives without needing transplanting. Well-drained soil, spaced 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) apart, provides the ideal conditions for growth. It enjoys full sun, but can also tolerate light shade, making it a versatile choice for gardeners.
Cloud Grass typically grows during the summer months, displaying its ethereal appearance when in bloom. It has a graceful and delicate growth habit, with feather-like inflorescences and thread-like leaves. This ornamental grass doesn't require frequent pruning. However, removing decayed flowers through deadheading can prevent the plant from setting seeds and encourage healthier growth.
Cloud Grass in the Garden
While it may not have specific pest-repelling properties, its delicate structure can provide cover for smaller beneficial insects and pollinators. Cloud Grass is known to attract butterflies and birds, contributing to a vibrant ecosystem. This grass can serve multiple roles in the garden. Its modest height of 1-2 feet makes it versatile for various placements. It can be used as a captivating focal point due to its cloud-like appearance, especially when placed against coarse-textured plants or along fence lines. Cloud Grass also works beautifully as a border or edge plant, adding a soft and whimsical touch. Due to its graceful growth habit, Cloud Grass is an ideal candidate for mass plantings, creating a stunning visual effect when grouped together.
Landscape Use of Cloud Grass
Its delicate and feathery appearance makes it ideal for border and edging purposes, softening the edges of paths and garden beds with its graceful presence. Additionally, Cloud Grass can function as a subtle annual ground cover option, lending an airy texture to areas where such qualities are desired. When strategically placed to catch sunlight or movement, this grass can become a captivating focal point, showcasing its billowing panicles. Mass planting is another application, creating a dreamy cloud-like effect across larger expanses or meadows.
About Cloud Grass Garden Seeds
Cloud Grass is native to Spain and Portugal.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"As the growing season progresses, Cloud Grass seedheads turn tan, adding to the grass's aesthetic appeal and providing visual interest throughout the fall months."
- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer
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Cloud Grass Seeds Per Package:
- 250 Mg - Wholesale - Approximately 6,160 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 175,000 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 700,000 Seeds
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