Ornamental Grasses

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rhinch Victor, NY(Zone 6a) Mar 06, 2017

I am new to growing ornamental grasses and have a question. I assume 1 seed = 1 plant stem so for a clump one needs to plant multiple seeds, is this correct? Any help appreciated. Specifically looking at the following Elijah Blue (Festuca), Indian Summer (Carex testacea), Muhlenbergia capillaris varieties, Pennisetum varieties, and Foxtail Barley (Hordeum jubatum)

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) Mar 06, 2017

That is NOT correct.

For each seed, you will get one stem as a seedling. The grass plant then develops as a clumper or runner, depending on the species, as it ages. Each will have more and more stems in the clump (or more stems along the runners) over time.

I think all the species you listed are clump forming types.

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rhinch Victor, NY(Zone 6a) Mar 07, 2017

Thank you for your reply.

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