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Job's Tears (Coix Lacryma-jobi) - For an interesting ornamental grass, try starting Cois seeds and enjoy this attractive grass that is known for its seeds. Commonly called Job's Tears grass, Coix is a perennial grass only in climate zones 9 and 10, and it is grown as an annual in the cooler zones.MORE ORNAMENTAL GRASS OPTIONS
Grass Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
9 - 10
HEIGHT
36 - 48 inches
WIDTH
24 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Green
SOIL REQUIREMENT
Moist, pH 6.1 - 7.8
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Coix Lacryma-jobi
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days, soak seed overnight in warm water before planting
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/4 inch
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination occurs
PLANT SPACING
10 - 12 inches
Job's Tears (Coix Lacryma-jobi) - For an interesting ornamental grass, try starting Cois seeds and enjoy this attractive grass that is known for its seeds. Commonly called Job's Tears grass, Coix is a perennial grass only in climate zones 9 and 10, and it is grown as an annual in the cooler zones. Ornamental grasses provide their own unique beauty to the landscape and Job's Tears is no exception with its slender, ribbon-like leaves and spikes of teardrop-like seeds. The plant is well known for the seeds that are natural beads and have been used for centuries to create jewelry and rosaries. Coix grass is native to Asia and is found along roadsides as well as cultivated for the grain that is edible and used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Grow these ornamental grass seeds and experience first hand the beauty and uniqueness of this Coix plant!