Purpletop tridens (Tridens flavus), also called greasegrass, is a native warm-season grass with striking purple seed heads that glow in autumn light. This packet provides 6000 seeds for prairie restoration, meadow plantings, or naturalized landscapes. Birds feed on the seeds; the clumping growth provides wildlife cover.
Purpletop tridens earns its name—those airy purple seed heads catch September light like nothing else in a meadow. This 6000-seed packet of Tridens flavus gives you ample stock for prairie restorations or native grass plantings. It's drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and provides winter interest when seed heads turn bronze. Let it naturalize.
Key Benefits
- 6000 purpletop tridens seeds (Tridens flavus)
- Native warm-season grass with purple seed heads
- Stunning autumn color; bronze winter interest
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Clumping growth—non-aggressive spreader
- Seeds provide food for birds
How to Grow
- Surface sow seeds in fall or early spring
- Press lightly; seeds need light to germinate
- Cold stratification optional but improves germination
- Keep moist until established; germination in 2–4 weeks
- Allow to naturalize—minimal maintenance needed
Specifications
Quantity: 6000 seeds. Variety: Purpletop Tridens (Tridens flavus). Common names: Greasegrass, Purple Top. Height: 3–5 ft. Spread: Clumping, 1–2 ft. Bloom time: August–October. Hardiness: Zones 4–9. Sun: Full sun to light shade.
What's Included
- 6000 purpletop tridens seeds
- Native grass establishment guide
Care & Storage
Store seeds cool and dry. No fertilizer needed—native grasses thrive in lean soil. Cut back in late winter before new growth. Allow seed heads to remain for wildlife value.
Key Terms
- Tridens flavus — Purpletop Tridens; native warm-season bunchgrass
- Greasegrass — Common name referring to oily seed coating
- Warm-season grass — Grasses that grow actively in summer, dormant in winter
Important Notice
- Gardeners wanting manicured lawn alternatives
- Those in heavily irrigated landscapes (prefers dry)
- People expecting evergreen foliage (dormant in winter)
A field of purpletop at sunset—those purple-bronze heads catch the light like nothing else.
