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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required. a short 14 day cold moist stratification may improve germination

Germination: requires light for germination, sow seed 1/16" deep

Native to: Georgia, Ohio, Texas, United States

Native

Introduced

Tridens flavusTridens flavus

Greasegrass, Purpletop Tridens, Sandgrass, Tall Redtop

In Stock: 3.248 lb (Total:3.248lb)

Tridens flavus

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3.25 lb MO

Details

Germination:

96%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

94%

Seeds per lb:

387,280

Quantity:

3.25 lb

Collected in:

Missouri

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835620

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required. a short 14 day cold moist stratification may improve germination

Germination: requires light for germination, sow seed 1/16" deep

Native to: Georgia, Ohio, Texas, United States

Native

Introduced

Looking for a large, robust perennial bunchgrass to add to your lawn or garden? Consider Tridens flavus, commonly known as Purpletop, Red Top, Greasegrass, or Tall Redtop. Native to North America, this grass produces purple seeds that are oily to the touch, leading to its unique names. Tridens flavus reproduces by seed and tillers and is often found in man-made habitats, such as hay meadows and lawns. While it may be confused with Johnson grass, Tridens flavus is easily distinguished by its short, hairy ligule. It is a beautiful addition to open woods and old fields, as it produces drooping branches with widely spaced, reddish-purple spikelets. Give your landscape a pop of color with Tridens flavus. Learn more about this amazing plant on plants.usda.gov.