Agrostis Nebulosa Fibre Optics Seeds – Unique Ornamental Grass, Soft Airy Texture

Agrostis Nebulosa, also known as Fibre Optics Grass, is a lightweight, cloud-like ornamental grass variety ideal for modern landscaping and decorative planting. Its fine, soft plumes create a shimmering, fibre-optic effect when sunlight hits the tips, making it a favorite for borders, pathways, container gardens, and floral arrangements.

This elegant annual grass brings motion, softness, and visual interest to any outdoor space. Gardeners prefer it for its low-maintenance growth, delicate texture, and ability to blend beautifully with perennials, annuals, and rock garden plants.

Features

• Soft, airy plumes resembling fibre-optic strands

• Lightweight ornamental grass suitable for borders and containers

• Adds elegance, movement, and texture to garden designs

• Excellent for modern landscapes and floral use

• Fast-growing annual variety

• Great for dried and fresh arrangements

• Works well as a companion plant in mixed beds

Specifications

• Plant Type: Annual ornamental grass

• Height: 12–20 inches

• Spread: 10–14 inches

• Growth Habit: Fine-textured, airy, upright form

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Light, well-drained garden soil

• Soil pH: Neutral to slightly acidic

• USDA Zones: Grows best as an annual in zones 3–10

• Season: Spring to early summer sowing

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Planting Guide:

  • Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after frost

  • Lightly press seeds into soil; do not cover deeply

  • Maintain temperature around 65–70°F for even germination

  • Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings establish

  • Transplant when seedlings are 2–3 inches tall

  • Space 10–12 inches apart for best airy texture

• Watering Requirements: Moderate, allow soil to drain well

• Maintenance: Low; trim spent plumes to encourage neat growth

• Best Uses: Borders, edging, decorative containers, rock gardens, floral crafts