Ratibida columnifera ( Prairie Coneflower )
Habitat Great Plains - Foothills, dry sunny meadows.
Soil Sandy-Clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 14-40 USDA Zones 4-8
Bloom Period May-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-24 Width (in) 12-24
Seeds per lb 780000 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


No pretreatment necessary. Plant outside spring or summer plant to 1/16 -1/8 inch deep

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

Stillwater Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Ratbida columnifera


Ratibida columnifera pulchra ( Mexican Hat )
Habitat Great Plains - Foothills, dry sunny meadows.
Soil sandy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 14-40 USDA Zones 4-8
Bloom Period May-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-24 Width (in) 12-24
Seeds per lb 1199922 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


No pretreatment., plant outside spring or summer. Plant to 1/16-1/8 inch deep. 7-14 days to germination

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Range of Ratibida pulchra


Rhodiola rhodantha (Queen's Crown )
Habitat Subalpine to alpine, wet meadows, seeps, springs, creeksides
Soil sandy-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 30+ USDA Zones 2-3
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 6-12 Width (in) 6-12
Seeds per lb 1135000 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


No pretreatment plant outside spring or summer, plant on soil surface in moist or wet soil and cover with a thin layer of soil or sand

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Range of Rhodiola rhodantha


Rudbeckia hirta ( Black-eyed Susan )
Habitat Wide range of habitats and distribution.
Soil loamy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 18-50 USDA Zones 3-9
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-40 Width (in) 8-16
Seeds per lb 1575000 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


No pretreatment. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant to 1/8 inch deep

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Rudbeckia hirta


Rudbeckia laciniata ampla (Cutleaf Coneflower)
Habitat Riparian zones, ditches
Soil sandy-loamy Sun Part shade
Annual Precip. (in) 20+ USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 24-72 Width (in) 18-24
Seeds per lb 240000 Lbs per acre 7

Germination Information


30-45 days cool moist stratification or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant to 1/8 inch deep.

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Range of Rudbeckia laciniata ampla


Rudbeckia occidentalis ( Western Coneflower )
Habitat Montane moist meadows, sagebrush
Soil loamy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20-30 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 40-80 Width (in) 24-60
Seeds per lb 345000 Lbs per acre 5

Germination Information


30 day cool moist stratification may increase germination or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant to 1/18 inch deep

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Range of Rudbeckia occidentalis


Saxifraga bronchialis ssp austromontana ( Spotted Saxifrage )
Habitat Montane-subalpine,outcrops,crevices,
Soil coarse Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 18-24 USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 1-4 Width (in) 4-18
Seeds per lb 2500000 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


no pretreatment necessary

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Range of Saxifraga bronchialis


Sedum lanceolatum ( Stonecrop )
Habitat Plains-subalpine, barren areas
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 12-18 USDA Zones 2-5
Bloom Period June-Aug Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 1-4 Width (in) 2-48
Seeds per lb 2750000 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


No pretreatment, plant outside spring or summer. Plant on soil surface and cover with thin layer of sand.

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Range of Sedum lanceolatum


Senecio atratus ( Golden Butterwort )
Habitat Upper montane-subalpine, slopes, scree
Soil coarse-sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20-30 USDA Zones 2-3
Bloom Period July-Aug Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 8-32 Width (in) 18-36
Seeds per lb 1407400 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


No pretreatment. 30 day cool moist may increase germination. Plant outside fall or spring. Plant to 1/16 inch deep.

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Senecio atratus


Senecio flaccidus v. douglasii ( Threadleaf Groundsel )
Habitat Pinon Juniper meadows, slopes, dry washes
Soil coarse-sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 11-20 USDA Zones 4-6
Bloom Period July-Aug Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-24 Width (in) 12-24
Seeds per lb 1300000 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


No pretreatment. 30 day cool moist may increase germination. Plant outside fall or spring. Plant to 1/16 inch deep.

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Senecio flaccidus v. douglasii


Senecio triangularis ( Arrowhead Groundsel )
Habitat Subalpine streamsides and wet soils
Soil sandy-clayey Sun sun - partial shade
Annual Precip. (in) 20+ USDA Zones 2-3
Bloom Period July-Aug Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 20-60 Width (in) 24-72
Seeds per lb 1316600 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


No pretreatment. 30 day cool moist may increase germination. Plant outside fall or spring. Plant to 1/16 inch deep.

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Range of Senecio triangularis


Sidalcea candida ( White Checkermallow )
Habitat Montane wet meadows, seeps, springs
Soil loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20+ USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 16-36 Width (in) 24-48
Seeds per lb 158900 Lbs per acre 11

Germination Information


Scarify then 30-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. Plant to 1/8 inch deep.

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Range of Sidalcea candida


Sidalcea neomexicana ( Pink Checkermallow )
Habitat Foothills-montane wet meadows
Soil loamy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20+ USDA Zones 3-6
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 8-36 Width (in) 12-18
Seeds per lb 156000 Lbs per acre 11

Germination Information


Scarify then 30-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. Plant to 1/8 inch deep.

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Range of Sidalcea neomeixcana


Solidago canadensis ( Goldenrod )
Habitat Plains to montane wet meadows, ditches, creek bottoms, other wet areas
Soil sandy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20+ USDA Zones 2-7
Bloom Period July-Sept Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 24-48 Width (in) 24+
Seeds per lb 700000 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


30-60 day cool moist stratification or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant to 1/8 inch deep.

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Solidago canadensis


Solidago velutina (Three-nerve Goldenrod )
Habitat Plains to montane, dry washes, roadsides
Soil gravelly-loamy Sun Full sun-part shade
Annual Precip. (in) 15+ USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period July-Sept Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-24 Width (in) 12+
Seeds per lb 700000 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


30-60 day cool moist stratification or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant to 1/8 inch deep.

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Solidago velutina


Sphaeralcea ambigua ( Desert Globemallow )
Habitat Upper Son. to Pinon Juniper, slopes, mesas
Soil coarse-loamy Sun full
Annual Precip. (in) 8-18 USDA Zones 5-8
Bloom Period April-May Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-36 Width (in) 12-36
Seeds per lb 800000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


Scarify and plant outside in the fall. Plant up to 1/8 inch deep

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Sphaeralcea ambigua


Sphaeralcea angustifolia ( Narrow-leaf Globemallow )
Habitat GP, sandy, rocky or calcareous soil
Soil sandy Sun full
Annual Precip. (in) 11-20 USDA Zones 4-7
Bloom Period April-Aug Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 24-48 Width (in) 12-36
Seeds per lb 900000 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


Scarify and plant outside in the fall. Plant up to 1/8 inch deep

Range of Sphaeralcea angustifolia


Sphaeralcea coccinea ( Scarlet Globemallow )
Habitat Plains to montane, cool deserts, pinon juniper
Soil coarse to loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 6-35 USDA Zones 3-7
Bloom Period April-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 4-8 Width (in) 6+
Seeds per lb 500000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


Scarify and plant outside in the fall. Plant up to 1/8 inch deep. May take several years to germinate

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Sphaeralcea coccinea


Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia ( Gooseberrleaf Globemallow )
Habitat Upper Son. to Pinon Juniper, slopes, mesas
Soil coarse-loamy Sun full
Annual Precip. (in) 8-18 USDA Zones 5-8
Bloom Period April-May Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-36 Width (in) 12-36
Seeds per lb 750000 Lbs per acre 5

Germination Information


Scarify and plant outside in the fall. Plant up to 1/8 inch deep

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Sphaeralcea grossulariifolia


Sphaeralcea munroana ( Munro's Globemallow )
Habitat Mixed desert scrub, sagebrush and mountain brush
Soil coarse-loamy Sun full
Annual Precip. (in) 8-18 USDA Zones4-7
Bloom Period May-August Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 8-32Width (in) 8-24
Seeds per lb 800000 Lbs per acre 4

Germination Information


Scarify and plant outside in the fall. Plant up to 1/8 inch deep

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Sphaeralcea munroana


Stanleya albescens (White Prince's Plume )
Habitat CO Plateau, clayey or adobe soils
Soil loamy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 6-12 USDA Zones 4-7
Bloom Period May-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 8-32 Width (in) 24-48
Seeds per lb 191000 Lbs per acre 9

Germination Information


45 day cool moist stratification or plant outside late November to early March, water once or twice a month if you receive no rain or snow. Plant to 1/16-1/8 inch deep.

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Range of Stanleya albescens


Stanleya pinnata ( Prince's Plume )
Habitat Great Plains, deserts
Soil loamy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 8-15 USDA Zones 4-7
Bloom Period May-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 8-32 Width (in) 24-48
Seeds per lb 191000 Lbs per acre 9

Germination Information


45 day cool moist stratification or plant outside late November to early March, water once or twice a month if you receive no rain or snow. Plant to 1/16-1/8 inch deep.

Other Information


acumulates selenium from the soil if present

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Range of Stanleya pinnata


Swertia perennis ( Star Gentian )
Habitat Subalpine wet meadows, fens, streamsides
Soil loamy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 30+ USDA Zones 2-3
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 6-12 Width (in) 4-6
Seeds per lb 3800000 Lbs per acre 0.25

Germination Information


30-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall in moist soil. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of soil.

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Range of Swertia perennis


Symphyotrichum foliaceum ( Leafybract Aster )
Habitat Aspen grove meadows to subalpine
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20+ USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period Aug-Sept Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 6-12 Width (in) 4-8
Seeds per lb 1014000 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


No pretreatment, but germination can be improved by 30 day cold moist stratification. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant to 1/8 inch deep

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Range of Symphyotrichum foliaceum


Symphyotrichum laeve ( Smooth Aster )
Habitat Plains-montane, moist soils,
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 18-30 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period Aug-Sept Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-36 Width (in) 12-36
Seeds per lb 1014000 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


No pretreatment, but germination can be improved by 30 day cold moist stratification. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant to 1/8 inch deep

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Range of Symphyotrichum laeve


Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ( New England Aster )
Habitat Great Plains, moist soils,
Soil sandy-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 24-40 USDA Zones 4-8
Bloom Period Aug-Oct Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 18-48 Width (in) 18-36
Seeds per lb 1200000 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


No pretreatment necessary. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant on soil surface or to 1/16 inch deep

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Symphyotrichum novae-angliae


Talinum parviflorum ( Sunbright )
Habitat Plains-alpine, rocky exposed sites
Soil coarse-sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-20 USDA Zones 3-8
Bloom Period May-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 2-6 Width (in) 2-6
Seeds per lb 260000 Lbs per acre 7

Germination Information


No pretreatment necessary. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant to 1/16 in deep

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Range of Talinum parviflorum


Tetraneuris acaulis ( Perky Sue )
Habitat Plains-alpine, rocky exposed sites
Soil coarse-sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-20 USDA Zones 3-8
Bloom Period May-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 2-6 Width (in) 2-6
Seeds per lb 260000 Lbs per acre 7

Germination Information


No pretreatment necessary. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant to 1/16 in deep

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Range of Tetraneuris acaulis


Thelesperma filifolium ( Green Threadleaf )
Habitat Plains to foothills, dry washes
Soil coarse-sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 8-18 USDA Zones 4-8
Bloom Period June-Sept Life Span Annual
Height (in) 10-20 Width (in) 10-18
Seeds per lb 254240 Lbs per acre 7

Germination Information


14- 45 day cool moist stratification. Plant outside fall to early spring. Plant up to 1/8 inch deep. Takes 3-4 weeks to germinate

Other Information


host plant for Dainty Sulphur butterfly Nathalis iole

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Range of Thelesperma filifolium


Thermopsis divaricarpa ( Foothills Golden Banner )
Habitat Foothills-montane, forests, ditches
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 15-20 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-24 Width (in) 12-24
Seeds per lb 25878 Lbs per acre 67

Germination Information


Scarify with sandpaper and plant outside in the spring or plant outside in the fall without treatment. Plant to 1/4 inch.

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Range of Thermopsis divaricarpa


Thermopsis montana ( Golden Banner )
Habitat Montane wet meadows, streambanks
Soil sandy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 18-24 USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-24 Width (in) 12-60
Seeds per lb 29510 Lbs per acre 59

Germination Information


Scarify with sandpaper or hot water soak and plant outside in the spring or plant outside in the fall without treatment. Plant to 1/4 inch.

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Range of Thermopsis montana


Thermopsis rhombifolia ( Arroyo Golden Banner )
Habitat Plains to montane meadows, roadsides, mountain sagebrush
Soil sandy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-24 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period May-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-24 Width (in) 12-60
Seeds per lb 29510 Lbs per acre 59

Germination Information


Scarify with sandpaper or hot water soak and plant outside in the spring or plant outside in the fall without treatment. Plant to 1/4 inch.

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Range of Thermopsis rhombifolia


Townsendia grandiflora ( Easter Daisy )
Habitat G.P.,rock outcrops, short grass prairie
Soil clay-loam Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 8-15 USDA Zones 5-6
Bloom Period May-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 2-8 Width (in) 4-12
Seeds per lb 1089600 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


No pretreatment, plant outisde fall to spring. Plant up to 1/8 inch deep.

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Range of Townsendia grandiflora


Tradescantia occidentalis ( Western Spiderwort )
Habitat Western Great Plains-Foothills, Pinon-Juniper, sandy or rocky soil
Soil sandy-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 8-20 USDA Zones 4-6
Bloom Period May-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-24 Width (in) 8-18
Seeds per lb 128000 Lbs per acre 14

Germination Information


No pretreatment necessary. plant outside spring or summer. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand.

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Range of Tradescantia occidentalis


Tripterocalyx micranthus ( Three-wing Sand Verbena )
Habitat Western G.P.-foothills, sandy soils
Soil sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 8-15 USDA Zones 5-6
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Annual
Height (in) 2-6 Width (in) 6-12
Seeds per lb 90000 Lbs per acre 19

Germination Information


30-60 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. Plant up to 1/2 inch deep.

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Range of Tripterocalyx micranthus


Trollius laxus ssp. albiflorus ( Globeflower )
Habitat Upper montane-subalpine,wet soils
Soil sandy-loamy Sun partial shade - full shade
Annual Precip. (in) 20-30 USDA Zones 2-3
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 6-18 Width (in) 6-12
Seeds per lb 550000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


30-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. Plant up to 1/16 inch deep

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Range of Trollius albiflorus


Veratrum tenuipetalum ( False Hellebore )
Habitat Montane meadows and seeps, stream bottoms
Soil loamy - clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20-30 USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 24-80 Width (in)24-36
Seeds per lb 136200 Lbs per acre 26

Germination Information


30-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. plant on soil surface or to 1/16 inch deep

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Range of Veratrum tenuipetalum


Verbena hastata (Blue Vervain )
Habitat Plains to montane, wet meadows, ditches, seeps, stream bottoms
Soil loamy - clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 18-36 USDA Zones 3-9
Bloom Period June-Sept Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 24-48 Width (in)8-18
Seeds per lb 1600000 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


14-28 day cool moist stratification or plant outside early spring. Plant to 1/8 inch deep

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Verbena hastata


Vicia americana ( American Vetch )
Habitat Plains-montane, moist soils
Soil sandy-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 18-24 USDA Zones 3-6
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 4-18 Width (in) 12-24
Seeds per lb 20000 Lbs per acre 80

Germination Information


Scarify then 30-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. plant to 1/4 inch

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Vicia americana


Wyethia amplexicaulis (Mule's Ears )
Habitat Sagebrush and Aspen meadows, moist to dry soils
Soilclayey-loamy Sun full
Annual Precip. (in) 12-24 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-36Width (in) 24-36
Seeds per lb 28000 Lbs per acre 62

Germination Information


Low germination without pretreatment, 45-60 days cool moist stratification increases germination or plant outside fall or winter. Plant up to 1/4 inch deep.

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Range of Wyethia amplexicaulis


Wyethia helianthoides ( White Mule's Ears )
Habitat Moist or wet mountain meadows
Soil fine Sun full
Annual Precip. (in) 20-30 USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period May-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 18-36 Width (in) 18-36
Seeds per lb 28000 Lbs per acre 62

Germination Information


Low germination without pretreatment, 45-60 days cool moist stratification increases germination or plant outside fall or winter. Plant up to 1/4 inch deep.

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Range of Wyethia helianthoides


Zinnia grandiflora ( Prairie Zinnia )
Habitat Great Plains, deserts, dry or calcareous soil.
Soil loamy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 6-16 USDA Zones 4-10
Bloom Period June-September Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 4-8 Width (in) 8-12
Seeds per lb 243200 Lbs per acre 7

Germination Information


No pretreatment, plant outside spring or summer. Plant up to 1/16 inch deep.

Range of Zinnia grandiflora