Coix Lacryma Seeds - Grass Seeds for Home Gardens

Coix lacryma is a warm-season grass grown for its tall, upright stems and distinctive hard, bead-like seed cases. It is suitable for ornamental gardens, borders, containers, and naturalized planting areas. The plant grows well in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular moisture. It develops into a tall clumping grass during the growing season.

Features

• Tall warm-season grass
• Produces distinctive bead-like seed cases
• Suitable for ornamental garden planting
• Ideal for borders and naturalized areas
• Can be grown in containers
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Upright clumping growth habit

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Coix lacryma-jobi
• Common Name (US): Job's Tears
• Seed Type / Variety: Coix Lacryma Seeds
• Growth Habit: Tall annual or perennial grass
• USDA Zones: 8 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 21 days at 21 to 29°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 90 to 200 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 60 cm