Plant outside late spring to early summer in moist or wet location or germinate in warm greenhouse (18-21C day 13C night). Plant to 1/8 inch deep. Keep moist.
Other Information
A highly toxic plant, but tall and showy, for wet and shaded areas.
Pollinators
Bumblebees
Pricing
--Sold Out--
Range of Aconitum columbianum
Agastache urticifolia ( Nettle Leaf Hyssop )
Habitat
Moist montane meadows, aspen groves
Soil
loamy - clayey
Sun
full sun
Annual Precip. (in)
20-30
USDA Zones
4-5
Bloom Period
July-Aug
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
18-60
Width (in)
12-40
Seeds per lb
850000
Lbs per acre
2
Germination Information
45 day cool moist stratification germination or plant outside in the fall. Plant on or just below soil surface or 24C day and 2C night temps to germ without pretreatment. Gibberillic acid increase germination.
Some germintaion with no pretreatment or 30-150 day cool moist stratification or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant to 1/16-1/8 inch deep.
Pricing
Range of Allium ceruum
Anaphalis margaritacea ( Pearly Everlasting )
Habitat
Montane-subalpine, coarse soils
Soil
coarse to lomy
Sun
Full sun - light shade
Annual Precip. (in)
10-50
USDA Zones
3-7
Bloom Period
July-Aug
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
6-18
Width (in)
4-60
Seeds per lb
1135000
Lbs per acre
2
Germination Information
No pretreatment, plant outside spring or summer. Plant on soil surface or to 1/32 inch deep.
Other Information
According to Xerxes.org, it is a host plant for the american lady and painted lady butterflies
Range of Anaphalis margaritacea
Anemone multifida ( Windflower )
Habitat
Montane-subalpine, moist soils
Soil
sandy-loamy
Sun
Full sun- part shade
Annual Precip. (in)
20-50
USDA Zones
2-4
Bloom Period
June-July
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
4-12
Width (in)
4-8
Seeds per lb
599280
Lbs per acre
3
Germination Information
0-30 day cool moist stratification or 24 hr running water soak followed by 120 day cold moist strat or plant outside early spring. Plant on soil surface. May take up to 21 days to germinate.
Pricing
Range of Anemone multifida
Antennaria parvifolia ( Pussytoes )
Habitat
Plains-subalpine, dry sites
Soil
sand to clay
Sun
Part Shade to Full Shade
Annual Precip. (in)
12-20
USDA Zones
3-7
Bloom Period
May-June
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
0.5-6
Width (in)
2-72
Seeds per lb
1135000
Lbs per acre
2
Germination Information
No pretreatment. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant on soil surface and press into the soil.
Other Information
A mat forming plant for dry unfertile soils. USFS Link
Pricing
Range of Antennaria parvifolia
Aquilegia coerulea ( Colorado Columbine )
Habitat
Montane-Alpine, partial shade or full sun.
Soil
sandy-loamy
Sun
partial shade
Annual Precip. (in)
20-36
USDA Zones
2-5
Bloom Period
July
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
12-48
Width (in)
6-18
Seeds per lb
399600
Lbs per acre
4
Germination Information
21-45 day cold moist stratification, some germination without pretreatment or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant to 1/8 inch deep
Pricing
Range of Aquilegia coerulea
Aquilegia elegantula (Western Red Columbine )
Habitat
Montane, part shade, moist to dry soil.
Soil
sandy-loamy
Sun
partial shade
Annual Precip. (in)
20-36
USDA Zones
3-5
Bloom Period
June
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
10-24
Width (in)
4-10
Seeds per lb
399600
Lbs per acre
4
Germination Information
21-45 day cold moist stratification, some germination without pretreatment or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant to 1/8 inch deep
Pricing
Range of Aquilegia elegantula
Argemone polyanthemos ( Prickly Poppy )
Habitat
Plains-montane, coarse soils
Soil
coarse-loamy
Sun
Full sun
Annual Precip. (in)
10-18
USDA Zones
4-8
Bloom Period
June-July
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
18-36
Width (in)
8-24
Seeds per lb
79904
Lbs per acre
22
Germination Information
Plant outside in the fall. Plant on soil surface and cover with 1/4 inch of sand. It tends to be a fickle germinator.
Pricing
Range of Argemone polyanthemos
Arnica chamissonis ( Meadow Arnica )
Habitat
Moist montane meadows
Soil
fertile, moist
Sun
Full sun
Annual Precip. (in)
20+
USDA Zones
2-8
Bloom Period
July
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
6-16
Width (in)
4-6
Seeds per lb
1402860
Lbs per acre
1
Germination Information
no pretreatment. plant outside spring or summer. plant to 1/16 inch deep
Other Information
Forms large stands in mid to high elevation forests. Rarley produces much seed.
Range of Arnica chamissonis
Artemisia frigida ( Fringed Sage )
Habitat
Plains to alpine, disturbed sites
Soil
sandy-loamy
Sun
Full sun
Annual Precip. (in)
10-30
USDA Zones
3-7
Bloom Period
July-Sept
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
2-10
Width (in)
4-12
Seeds per lb
4500000
Lbs per acre
0.25
Germination Information
No pretreatment necessary. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand.
No pretreatment. Plant outside fall to spring. Plant to 1/8 inch deep
Pricing
SOLD OUT
Range of Asclepias asperula
Asclepias hallii ( Hall's Milkweed )
Habitat
Montane, dry to moist soils, ditches
Soil
coarse-loamy
Sun
Full sun
Annual Precip. (in)
15-24
USDA Zones
3-6
Bloom Period
July-Aug
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
24-36
Width (in)
24-36
Seeds per lb
57000
Lbs per acre
31
Germination Information
No pretreatment. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant to 1/8 inch deep.
Pricing
SOLD OUT
Range of Asclepias hallii
Asclepias incarnata ( Swamp Milkweed )
Habitat
Plains, moist soils, ponds, ditches
Soil
loamy-clayey
Sun
Full sun
Annual Precip. (in)
24-40
USDA Zones
4-7
Bloom Period
July-Aug
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
28-48
Width (in)
12-24
Seeds per lb
68100
Lbs per acre
26
Germination Information
No pretreatment. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant on soil surface or to 1/8 inch deep. Germination may be improved by a 2 week cool moist stratification by placing moistened seed in the refrigerator for two weeks
No pretreatment. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant to 1/4 inch deep. Germination may be improved by a 2 week cool moist stratification by placing moistened seed in the refrigerator for two weeks
Pricing
SOLD OUT
Range of Asclepias latifolia
Asclepias speciosa ( Showy Milkweed )
Habitat
Plains-montane, moist soils
Soil
sandy-clayey
Sun
Full sun
Annual Precip. (in)
20-40
USDA Zones
3-7
Bloom Period
June-July
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
24-36
Width (in)
12-72
Seeds per lb
58000
Lbs per acre
30
Germination Information
No pretreatment. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant to 1/4 inch deep. Germination may be improved by a 2 week cool moist stratification by placing moistened seed in the refrigerator for two weeks
No pretreatment. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant to 1/4 inch deep. Germination may be improved by a 2 week cool moist stratification by placing moistened seed in the refrigerator for two weeks
Pricing
Range of Asclepias subverticillata
Asclepias tuberosa ( Butterfly Milkweed )
Habitat
Foothills to plains, roadways prairies and open woodlands
Soil
rocky-loamy
Sun
Full sun
Annual Precip. (in)
20-40
USDA Zones
4-7
Bloom Period
July
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
12-24
Width (in)
12-24
Seeds per lb
70000
Lbs per acre
15
Germination Information
No pretreatment. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant to 1/4 inch deep. Germination may be improved by a 2 week cool moist stratification by placing moistened seed in the refrigerator for two weeks
No pretreatment necessary. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant to 1/4 inch deep
Pricing
Range of Berlandiera lyrata
Callirhoe involucrata ( Purple Poppy Mallow )
Habitat
Great Plains, sandy soils
Soil
sandy-loamy
Sun
Full sun
Annual Precip. (in)
10-36
USDA Zones
4-10
Bloom Period
May-June
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
4-24
Width (in)
8-48
Seeds per lb
108960
Lbs per acre
16
Germination Information
Sandpaper scarify, followed by 30-60 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall and expect slow germination. Plant to 1/8 inch deep
Pricing
SOLD OUT
Range of Callirhoe involucrata
Calochortus flexuosus (Winding Mariposa Lilly)
Habitat
Mohave desert, blackbrush salt desert scrub and pinon juniper
Soil
loamy
Sun
Full sun
Annual Precip. (in)
8-15
USDA Zones
4-8
Bloom Period
April-July
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
6-12
Width (in)
1-6
Seeds per lb
166164
Lbs per acre
10
Germination Information
45 day cold moist stratification or plant outside fall to early spring. plant to 1/8 inch deep
Pricing
Range of Calochortus flexuosus
Calochortus gunnisonii ( Mariposa Lilly )
Habitat
Montane, sagebrush, loamy soils
Soil
sandy-loamy
Sun
Full sun
Annual Precip. (in)
15-24
USDA Zones
3-6
Bloom Period
June-July
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
6-12
Width (in)
1-4
Seeds per lb
166164
Lbs per acre
10
Germination Information
45 day cold moist stratification or plant outside fall to early spring. plant to 1/8 inch deep
Pricing
SOLD OUT
Range of Calochortus gunnisonii
Caltha leptosepala ( Marsh Marigold )
Habitat
Subalpine-alpine, wet meadows, seeps
Soil
sandy-loamy
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Annual Precip. (in)
30-50
USDA Zones
3-5
Bloom Period
June-Aug
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
4-24
Width (in)
6-10
Seeds per lb
550000
Lbs per acre
3
Germination Information
45 cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall or winter. plant on soil surface or to 1/16 inch deep.
Pricing
--Sold Out--
Range of Caltha leptosepala
Campanula parryi ( Parry's Bellflower )
Habitat
Aspen Groves to Subalpine meadows
Soil
sandy-loamy
Sun
partial shade
Annual Precip. (in)
20+
USDA Zones
3-4
Bloom Period
July-Aug
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
3-6
Width (in)
1-3
Seeds per lb
5000000
Lbs per acre
0.25
Germination Information
No pretreatment. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant on soil surface and press into the soil.
Pricing
Range of Campanula parryi
Campanula rotundifolia ( Harebells )
Habitat
Montane-Subalpine
Soil
sandy-loamy
Sun
partial shade
Annual Precip. (in)
15-30
USDA Zones
3-6
Bloom Period
July-Aug
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
4-12
Width (in)
2-8
Seeds per lb
5000000
Lbs per acre
0.25
Germination Information
No pretreatment. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant on soil surface and press into the soil.
Pricing
Range of Campanula rotundifolia
Castilleja angustifolia v dubia ( Showy Paintbrush )
Habitat
C Pl, Son, Moj, sagebrush, coarse soil
Soil
sand-clay
Sun
full
Annual Precip. (in)
8-20
USDA Zones
3-6
Bloom Period
May-June
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
4-16
Width (in)
2-6
Seeds per lb
4000000
Lbs per acre
0.25
Germination Information
Cool moist stratification for up to 90 days or plant outside in the fall
Pricing
Range of Castilleja angustifolia dubia
Castilleja integra ( Indian Paintbrush )
Habitat
Plains-montane, open meadows
Soil
gravelly- sandy
Sun
Sun
Annual Precip. (in)
10-20
USDA Zones
3-6
Bloom Period
June-Sept
Life Span
Perennial
Height (in)
2-12
Width (in)
2-6
Seeds per lb
4367480
Lbs per acre
0.25
Germination Information
30 day cool moist stratification or plant outisde fall to early spring. plant 1/32 to 1/16 inch deep. Host plants not necessary for first year, but may be needed for long term survival. Takes up to 4 weeks to germinate.
Other Information
Is considered to be semi parisitic. Host plants often considered to be Blue Grama or Sandberg Bluegrass, but may parasitize any nearby grass.
30 day cool moist stratification, but not always necessary, or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant on soil surface and cover with very thin layer of sand or soil.
WESTERN NATIVE SEED
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