Outsidepride 1000 Seeds Perennial Stipa Tenuissima Mexican Feather Ornamental Grass Seed for Planting

We were optimistic when we saw the seeds germinate and begins to grow rather quickly, then they all simply stopped growing and died.

Although we have lived in the desert for more than 20 years, I had never seen Mexican Feather Grass until this past fall when I saw them in a local garden center. There are many large, ornamental grasses dotting the landscape here since they tend to do well with minimal water and add some softness to the landscape. However, the Mexican feather grass is smaller and a lush, soft green in summer rather than the dull earth tones of most ornamentals. Although they do turn buff color in winter, it is summer when a touch of green is needed here. In addition they are smaller, reaching only about a foot tall and wide.The plants I saw were so lovely that I thought they would be the perfect addition to a xeriscape Victorian garden look we want for the most public section of our front yard, edging the driveway and front walk. But digging holes in our hard desert soil for forty plants was a little more than I wanted to take on. So I decided to try seeds. Most plants native to Mexico do very well here with minimal supplemental water once established.Unfortunately the first packet of 2000 seeds I ordered was accidently thrown away and I ordered another 1000. Both orders of Outsidepride Mexican Feather Grass were shipped from Outsidepride and came in a nice little packet, clearly labeled with planting instructions. Something very important that I've learned in ordering seeds is PAY ATTENTION to the seller and their reviews! I've ordered a least a dozen different kinds of seeds. Most come in tiny, clear plastic baggies with no labeling or instructions. A good seller will at least include a page with instructions. But one order for three different kinds arrived with no labeling so I have guess which are poppies, daisies or wildflowers! Since the poppies were Outside Pride poppy seeds that means that that particular seller had actually removed the Outside Pride exterior packaging with the labeling info.By the time the second order of 1000 seeds arrived we already had our Christmas light up which made planting impossible. So I decided to start some of the seeds inside. The organic eggs I buy come in a clear plastic container with a "double" lid, i.e., there is an egg shaped lid that fits around the eggs and another flat top that closes over that. I decided to use the empty container as twelve little terrariums for the seeds. I put a mix of seed starter and potting soil in each section and then put in about six of these tiny seeds (this is a grass and the seeds are VERY tiny). I used a dropper to add water. Then I closed it up and set it on the sill of a south facing window. Less than two weeks later- every single compartment has little blades of grass coming up!The instructions say to keep moist until germination so I am going to open the "terrarium" now but leave in the same window. When I can see a root system I will use a deep waterer to put holes along the drive and walk and transfer these seedlings. I don't know if they will have a better chance of survival than planting from seeds but at least I will be able to tell the difference between them and the little weeds that have started coming up since out winter rains :-)So I am going to start a few more cartons of seeds to finish out the front and also have some for around the pool area in back. But I will keep a few seeds to try starting outside.Update 4-18-15 California residents see comments. It took me forever to find it (does google have something against California?) I didn't find an actual law but did find that the California Native Plant society does consider this a noxious plant because its seeds are so invasive. Only one of my plants has "seeded" but the Arizona desert is so inhospitable that I'm not expecting an invasion. But in fairness to my neighbors, I did cut off the "feathers" with the seeds just in case :) Really too bad- it was pretty.

Love feather grass and was delighted to find the seeds available on Amazon at a good price. I was a bit disappointed that, despite careful watering, only about 30% sprouted and less than 15% actually developed before the winter season. I'm hoping more of the original seeds will sprout in the coming spring, since the new plants did not form seeds in this first season.

These did not even sprout. Total waste of time and money.

Great germination rate. I did discover however that this is not a perennial in my area. No fault but my own. I am not sure what I will do with them as I was looking for boarder grasses that would come back every year in my area. There are several reviews stating these do not germinate but I had no issues at all.

The seed was not good. It did not germ.

I let the seeds sprout in paper towels with a little water on a plate wrapped in plastic wrap, and then I transplanted them into a pot and everything was going great until my friend thought they were weeds and pulled them all up when they were about 5 inches tall. So if it wasn’t for that I think they would still be growing and doing great.

I used seed starting mix, watered daily and these germinated within 5-6 days. I even germinated some in a glass of water. I have had indoors for 4 weeks and will put them outside soon.updated 5/5/17 no success after transplanting. Wouldn't buy again. Seeds are waste of time and money, for me anyway.