Has anyone tried winter sowing either blue-eyed or yellow-eyed grass? I am interested in planting a bunch of these in a boulder outcropping garden and thought this may be the most efficient way to get lots of plants going. I have little luck with starting seeds, and it appears these need a cold start, so thought I'd give winter sowing a try this coming year. Any tips appreciated. I am also reading up on the process, including stickies and general info from this forum. Thanks.

I only grow the Blue. But I bought it as a plant and have only propagated by division. I have never seen any of mine reseed.

I found a mixed packet of seed that includes white, blue, yellow, and lilac - not sure how many of each but the recommendation was to just direct sow in the winter. I was thinking if I did a winter sowing I could prick them out once they came up and then set out individual plants rather than having clumps here and there. I wouldn't know the color until they bloomed, unless there is some distinction in the leaves (I doubt that), but having a mixture would actually be pretty.

I've never WSown them, either. But I agree that the mixed colors would be pretty.

Karen

I've wintered sown Blue-eyed grass several times and had success each time. I love it inter-planted throughout a border..

Sandy

I tried for a couple of years to germinate the seeds indoors with no luck. I wintersowed both blue & yellow last year and got sprouts at last! Only the blue bloomed for me this year though. I think the other was too shaded. Hopefully they'll survive my winter.