Common Reed Grass Seeds - Phragmites Australis, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Common Reed Grass (Phragmites australis) is a tall, vigorous grass of wet places, forming dense stands of upright stems topped with feathery, plume-like seed heads. It suits large ponds, constructed wetlands, and very wet garden areas. Please note: an aggressive introduced strain of this reed is invasive in many regions and may be regulated — check local rules before planting, and do not release it near natural waterways.

Why choose our seeds?

• Tall, architectural grass with feathery plume-like seed heads
• Thrives in wet soil and shallow water where few plants grow
• Strong screening and wildlife-cover plant for large wet areas

How to grow Common Reed Grass seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors in pots kept wet, for transplanting after frost.
• Outdoors: Sow in a prepared wet bed or container after the last frost.

Prepare Your Materials

• Pots or trays that can sit in a shallow saucer of water
• Moisture-retentive potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Surface-sow — the seed needs full light to germinate, so do not cover it.
• Stand the pot in about 1 inch of water so the soil stays moist but not deeply flooded.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Full sun and full light on the sowing surface.
• Temperature: Warmth favors germination, ideally 77–95°F (25–35°C).
• Humidity: Keep the soil constantly moist.

Germination

• Germination can be quick in warm, bright, wet conditions, but it is variable — some seed may be slow or may not sprout.
• Keep pots warm and wet and allow several weeks.

Transplanting

• Plant out after frost into reliably wet soil or shallow water margins.
• Space plants 24–36 inches apart; stands spread strongly by rhizomes.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun.
• Water: Keep the site wet; do not let it dry out.
• Fertilizer: Not needed in most situations.
• Contain it: grow in a large buried container or lined bed if you want to limit spreading, and check local regulations before planting.

Bloom Time:

Feathery, plume-like seed heads form on mature plants late in the season.