• A dense cluster of Agrostis scabra (Tickle Grass) with fine, airy seed heads. The slender green stems are topped with delicate, wispy flowers that catch the light, creating a shimmering effect.
  • Young Agrostis scabra (Tickle Grass) foliage with fresh green blades. The slender, arching leaves appear soft and lush, with tiny water droplets clinging to them.
  • A close-up of Agrostis scabra (Tickle Grass) in a natural meadow setting. The fine, branching seed heads have a reddish-purple hue, contrasting with the surrounding green vegetation.
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Agrostis scabra - Tickle Grass

Agrostis scabra - Tickle Grass

$4.75 CAD
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Tickle Grass is a delicate, fine-textured perennial grass known for its airy, wispy seed heads that shimmer and sway in the breeze. Blooming from early to mid-summer, its slender, arching stems hold tiny reddish to golden seed clusters that create a soft, ethereal effect, bringing movement and texture to gardens, meadows, and naturalized plantings. The feathery seed heads persist into fall, adding continued visual interest long after blooming ends.

This drought-tolerant grass prefers well-drained, sandy, or gravelly soils, making it ideal for xeriscaping, erosion control, and open prairie settings. Its fine texture and gentle growth habit make it a graceful companion to wildflowers. With no lush or tender growth to tempt browsers, Tickle Grass is generally avoided by deer, offering natural resistance to grazing.

Tickle Grass is used in our Prairie Meadow grass seed mix.

Bloom Times & Plant Sizes

Important Information - The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom.  The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. - Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 50

Light Conditions

  • Sun
  • Part Shade

Soil Conditions

  • Dry
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly
  • Well Drained

Height

  • 12" - 24"
  • 24" - 36"

Width

  • Under 12"
  • 12" - 24"

Bloom Colour

  • Purple

Month of Bloom

  • June
  • July
  • August

Vigorousness

  • Fast

Deer Resistance

  • Moderate

Features

  • Attractive Seed Heads
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Good in Containers
  • Used as Groundcover

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Native to across Canada, Tickle Grass is found throughout Alberta, BC, and SK, flourishing in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. Its range extends across much of North America, where it plays an important role in stabilizing soils and providing habitat for insects and small wildlife. 

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