Savannah Grass Ornamental is a sparkling, rosy ornamental grass that brings late summer and fall color to gardens in zones 9-10. This open-pollinated cultivar grows 18-24 inches tall with an airy bush habit, reaching its full potential in 100-120 days. Prized for fresh or dried arrangements, it rewards patient gardeners with luminous seed heads that catch the light beautifully as the season winds down.
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9-10
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The rosy, shimmering quality of the seed heads is what sets this grass apart in late-season gardens. Unlike many ornamentals that fade to drab browns, Savannah Grass retains a warm, glowing tone through fall and into winter. The compact 18-24 inch height and tight 9-inch spacing make it easy to tuck into beds or containers, while the seed heads dry beautifully for arrangements that last well into the next year.
Savannah Grass Ornamental is grown for fresh or dried cut flowers and arrangements. The seed heads can be harvested at peak stage and dried for long-lasting floral displays, making it valuable for florists and home gardeners seeking late-season material. Fresh-cut stems also work in seasonal arrangements before drying.
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Sow seeds into a 72-cell flat or preferred seedling container 6-8 weeks before your last frost date. Cover seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite to retain moisture and hold seeds in place. Light aids germination, so do not bury seeds deeply. Maintain warm soil conditions and keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged until seedlings emerge.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Space plants 9 inches apart in full sun. Harden off seedlings gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting to reduce transplant shock.
Harvest seed heads when they have just opened and before pollen shed occurs. Once pollen has shed, seed heads tend to shatter during handling and storage. For fresh arrangements, cut stems in the early morning when moisture content is highest. For dried arrangements, harvest at the soft-pollen stage and hang bundles upside down in a dry, airy location away from direct sunlight to preserve the rosy color.
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