These premium Hemarthria altissima seeds are strictly cleaned and screened to filter out shrunken, broken and immature grains, ensuring stable germination. This perennial grass spreads by underground rhizomes and above-ground stolons that root at nodes. Flat linear green leaves grow on ascending stems. It forms a thick dense turf mat, and can survive prolonged moist or periodically flooded soil environments.
Product Advantages Limpograss features excellent tolerance to wet, poorly drained soil and mild flooding. Its creeping root system quickly covers bare ground, stabilizes soil and reduces runoff on riverbanks and slopes. It delivers palatable forage for cattle and sheep, keeps green longer in late autumn than many warm-season grasses, with strong regrowth after grazing or mowing.
Planting Method Sow seeds on prepared moist soil surface, cover lightly with 0.5–1cm fine topsoil. Keep soil consistently wet during germination. Germination takes 15–30 days at 20–30°C. Full sun is preferred. Space seeds evenly across the planting area. Keep weeds under control at seedling stage. Once established, it spreads rapidly via stolons. Regular mowing can maintain tender foliage for grazing.
Suitable Planting Regions Best for subtropical and warm temperate zones. It favors warm humid climates, adapts to riverbanks, low-lying wet land, pond edges and gentle slopes. It can withstand short frost but suffers damage under long freezing winter conditions.
Value & Application Mainly used as high-quality pasture for cattle, sheep and other livestock. Ideal for riparian slope protection, wetland restoration, water bank greening and erosion control. It also works as low-maintenance ground cover in damp landscape sites.
Storage & Transportation Notes Store unused seeds in cool, dry, dark and ventilated environments, away from high heat and humidity. Avoid long-term storage inside fully sealed plastic bags to prevent mildew. Seeds are packed in breathable packaging for shipment. After receiving your parcel, open promptly and inspect seed quality. Store seeds properly if you are not ready to sow immediately.
FAQ Q: Does limpograss tolerate wet soil? A: Yes, it grows well in damp soil and can endure short-term flooding.
Q: What is the main use of Hemarthria altissima? A: It is used as livestock forage and for slope erosion control on wet sites.
Q: Does it spread quickly? A: Yes, stolons root at each node and form dense ground cover after establishment.
