Silver Tip

We bet you haven’t spent a whole lot of time thinking about growing wheat, but this grass-like grain is much more than a crop. Their seed heads look like tiny woven challah bread, add texture and an airy feel to your garden, and a breezy, hippy vibe to your bouquets.

Silver Tip Wheat has feathery taupe awns (spiky, grass-like stickers that burst off the seed head), on beautifully haunting, sage-green foliage with long upright plumes. A daring backdrop to a seasonal bed or a striking, structural thriller in a large pot.

Includes three young plants, grown in 2.5” diameter pots

Plant Info

Botanical Name	Triticum durum
Height	3 ft when full grown
Spacing	12" between plants
Light	Full sun or part shade
Zone	Grows everywhere in the USA (annual, zones 2-11)
Kids & Pets & Deer	Non-toxic, and Deer Resistant
Climate	Heat-loving
Water	Drought tolerant
Indoor & Pots	Grows well in containers outside

Growing Info

How to Plant	Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Fill a little bit of the loose dirt back into the hole and tuck your plant in so the base of the stem is even with the top of the hole. Now fill in the rest of the soil around the roots, give the soft ground around the base of your new plant friend a few solid pats to compress the soil onto the roots, and a long, gentle drink of water
Where to Plant	Find a place that gets a decent amount of sun, with well-draining soil
When to Plant	Plant outside in the late spring, once the soil has warmed up. Avoid the heat of the day when planting — plant in the early morning, late afternoon, or by the light of the moon
When to Expect Blooms	Late-summer through frost
Care Instructions	Water regularly until they get established, and then give them extra water during dry spells.
Extra Credit	Dried stems look amazing as a big, full bunch - perfect for a fall display