Wangenheimia lima | Vulcan Grass | Ornamental Grass Seeds
Specifically raised for the professional flower and ornamental market, Wangenheimia lima is a distinctive annual grass valued for its unusual, architectural seed heads. The flattened flower spikes form a striking pattern often compared to a small fish skeleton, giving this grass a unique, modern character.
Equally effective fresh or dried, Vulcan Grass is long-lasting and highly decorative, making it ideal for naturalistic borders, meadow-style plantings, and contemporary floral arrangements. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it performs best when sown directly but can also be grown in containers.
Plant Information
- Botanical name:Wangenheimia lima
- Common name: Vulcan Grass
- Plant type: Annual ornamental grass
- Height: approx. 70 cm (2½ ft)
- Exposure: Full sun to partial sun
- Soil: Any well-drained soil
- Use: Ornamental borders, cut & dried flowers, naturalistic planting
- Special feature: Flat, architectural seed heads
- Self-seeding: Yes
Germination Instructions
- Sowing time: March–May (after danger of frost)
- Method: Best sown direct where it is to flower
- Prepare a seedbed raked to a fine tilth
- Sowing depth: Surface sow; lightly rake in or press into soil
- Water gently and keep moist until germination
- Germination is usually quick and reliable
🔸 Optional: Can be sown into 5–6 inch (12–15 cm) pots. If started under glass, harden off carefully before planting outdoors once frost risk has passed.
Growing Instructions
- Allow seedlings to grow undisturbed after germination
- Thrives in full or partial sun
- Requires minimal care once established
- Ideal for the middle of ornamental borders
- Excellent for cutting and drying at peak seed-head stage
Cultivation Notes
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This annual grass will self-seed freely under suitable conditions
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Remove seed heads if self-seeding is not desired
Recensioni
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