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Pedicularis groenlandica ( Elephant Head )
Habitat Upper montane-subapline, wet soils
Soil loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20-30 USDA Zones 2-3
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 6-20 Width (in) 4-6
Seeds per lb 550000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


14-30 days cold moist stratification, or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant to 1/16 inch deep, cover with a thin layer of mulch and keep moist.

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Range of Pedicularis groenlandica


Pedicularis parryi ( Parrys Lousewort )
Habitat Upper Montane, subalpine and alpine meadows
Soil sandy-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20+ USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 4-12 Width (in) 4-8
Seeds per lb 1000000 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


30-60 day cool moist stratification. Plant outside in the fall. plant on or just below soil surface

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Range of Pedicularis parryi


Pedicularis procera ( Giant Lousewort)
Habitat Upper montane-subapline, mainly in aspen groves
Soil loamy Sun Part shade
Annual Precip. (in) 20+ USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 24-72 Width (in) 12-24
Seeds per lb 550000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


30 days cold moist stratification, or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant to 1/16 inch deep, cover with a thin layer of mulch and keep moist.

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Range of Pedicularis procera


Penstemon acuminatus (Sand Penstemon )
Habitat Sand dunes, and other open dry places
Soil coarse to sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 12-18 USDA Zones 3-6
Bloom Period May-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 8-15 Width (in) 8-15
Seeds per lb 400000 Lbs per acre 4

Germination Information


Plant outside in the fall. Plant to 1/8 inch deep and cover with thin layer of sand. Or 45-60 day cool moist stratitfcation

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Penstemon acuminatus


Penstemon angustifolius ( Pagoda Penstemon )
Habitat Plains-Foothills, Pinon-Juniper sometimes calcareous soil
Soil sandy to clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-24 USDA Zones 4-6
Bloom Period May-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 8-18 Width (in) 4-8
Seeds per lb 313000 Lbs per acre 6

Germination Information


30 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

Other Information


deer will eat flower stalks, also provides food for, Rosy Finch, Ground Squirrel, Kangaroo Rat, Antelope. nectar for butterflies

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Penstemon angustifolius


Penstemon auriberbis ( Golden Beardtongue )
Habitat Foothills, dry soil, limestone outcrops
Soil coarse-sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 8-15 USDA Zones 5
Bloom Period May-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 4-12 Width (in) 2-6
Seeds per lb 600000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


30 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon auriberbis


Penstemon barbatus ( Scarlet Bugler )
Habitat Foothills-montane,
Soil sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 8-18 USDA Zones 4-7
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 16-52 Width (in) 8-18
Seeds per lb 726400 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall and water once a month if no snow. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon barbatus


Penstemon clutei ( Sunset Crater Penstemon )
Habitat Volcanic cinder cones.
Soil coarse Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 12-18 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-36 Width (in) 8-18
Seeds per lb 500000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


Plant outside in the fall to late winter. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of coares sand

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Range of Penstemon clutei


Penstemon comarrhenus ( Canyon Beardtongue )
Habitat CO Plateau, sagebrush, pine/oak scrub
Soil sandy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 8-15 USDA Zones 5-6
Bloom Period May-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 16-40 Width (in) 6-12
Seeds per lb 998800 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall and water once a month if no snow. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon comarrhenus


Penstemon crandallii ( Mat Penstemon )
Habitat Foothills-montane, coarse dry soil.
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-18 USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period July-August Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 1-6 Width (in) 2-6
Seeds per lb 1300000 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


30 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon crandallii


Penstemon cyananthus ( Wasatch Penstemon )
Habitat Foothills, oak brush, pinon juniper, sagebrush and aspen fir meadows
Soil sandy - clayey Sun full
Annual Precip. (in) 16-35 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-30 Width (in) 6-12
Seeds per lb 290000 Lbs per acre 4

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall to late winter and water once a month if no snow. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon cyananthus


Penstemon cyaneus ( Blue Penstemon )
Habitat Sagebrush slopes
Soil fine Sun full
Annual Precip. (in) 15-20 USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period june-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 10-18 Width (in) 12-18
Seeds per lb 500000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall to late winter and water once a month if no snow. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Penstemon cyaneus


Penstemon cyanocaulis ( Bluestem Penstemon )
Habitat Pinon Juniper, sagebrush and gambel oak meadows, rimrock canyons
Soil coarse to sandy Sun full
Annual Precip. (in) 6-15 USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period April-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 8-18 Width (in) 8-18
Seeds per lb 650000 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


Plant outside in the fall. Plant to 1/8 inch deep and cover with thin layer of sand. Or 45-60 day cool moist stratitfcation

Other Information


Flowers attract bumble bees, mason bees and mining bees

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Penstemon cyanocaulis


Penstemon eatonii ( Firecracker Penstemon )
Habitat Sagebrush, Great Basin. Pinon-Juniper
Soil coarse-sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 12-20 USDA Zones 5-9
Bloom Period May Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 16-40 Width (in) 8-18
Seeds per lb 600000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall to late winter and water once a month if no snow. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

Richfield Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Penstemon eatonii


Penstemon glaber v. alpinus ( Sawsepal Penstemon )
Habitat Foothills-montane, slopes, scree
Soil coarse-sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 15-24 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period July-August Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 20-36 Width (in) 12-24
Seeds per lb 544800 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon glaber


Penstemon grandiflorus ( Shell Leaf Penstemon )
Habitat Central Great Plains,
Soil sandy-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-20 USDA Zones 4-5
Bloom Period May - June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 24-36 Width (in) 12-24
Seeds per lb 450000 Lbs per acre 4

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

Other Information


deer will eat flower stalks, also provides food for, Rosy Finch, Ground Squirrel, Kangaroo Rat, Antelope

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

Range of Penstemon grandiflorus


Penstemon griffinii ( Griffin's Penstemon )
Habitat Montane woodlands, sagebrush
Soil coarse-sandy Sun partial shade
Annual Precip. (in) 12-20 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period June - July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 6-18 Width (in) 4-12
Seeds per lb 1452800 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall and water once a month if no snow. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon griffinii


Penstemon hirsutus (Hairy Penstemon )
Habitat Eastern USA
Soil coarse-sandy Sun partial shade
Annual Precip. (in) 12-20 USDA Zones 4-7
Bloom Period May - July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 6-18 Width (in) 4-12
Seeds per lb 600000 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall and water once a month if no snow. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon hirsutus


Penstemon humilis (Low Penstemon )
Habitat Sagebrush, Pinon Juniper and Montane meadows
Soil sandy-loamy Sun full sun to part shade
Annual Precip. (in) 8-24 USDA Zones 3-6
Bloom Period May-Aug Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 4-10 Width (in) 4-10
Seeds per lb 400000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


Plant outside in the fall. Plant to 1/8 inch deep and cover with thin layer of sand. Or 45-60 day cool moist stratitfcation

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Penstemon humilis


Penstemon nitidus ( Waxleaf Penstemon )
Habitat Dry prairies and hillsides
Soil sandy-clayey Sun full
Annual Precip. (in) 12-18 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period May-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 8-12 Width (in) 4-12
Seeds per lb 500000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall to late winter and water once a month if no snow. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon nitidus


Penstemon palmeri ( Palmer's Penstemon )
Habitat Great Basin, Sagebrush to Pinyon-Juniper
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 6-18 USDA Zones 6-9
Bloom Period March-October Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 20-56 Width (in) 12-32
Seeds per lb 976000 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


30-45 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

Cedar Palmer Penstemon Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Penstemon palmeri


Penstemon parryi ( Parry's Beardtongue )
Habitat Sonoran Desert
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 6-18 USDA Zones 6-9
Bloom Period March-April Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 18-48 Width (in) 12-24
Seeds per lb 500000 Lbs per acre 4

Germination Information


30-45 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon parryi


Penstemon payettensis ( Payette Beardtongue )
Habitat Sagebrush meadows
Soil sandy-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-20 USDA Zones 4-6
Bloom Period May-August Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-30 Width (in)12-24
Seeds per lb 650000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


30-45 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon payettensis


Penstemon pinifolius ( Pineleaf Penstemon )
Habitat Desert shrub to pinon juniper
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 11-18 USDA Zones 6-9
Bloom Period May-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 4-8 Width (in) 6-12
Seeds per lb 976000 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


30-45 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

Other Information


There is no guarantee that the seeds will come true, but the seed is divided by what color flower the parent plant had. The parent plants were growing side by side, so there is likely crossing. My hope is that the yellow will have more yellow offspring and the red more red offspring, but I am unsure if this will be the case. Any feedback is appreciated.

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Yellow
Range of Penstemon pinifolius


Penstemon pseudospectabilis ( Desert Beardtongue )
Habitat Deserts to pinon juniper meadows
Soil sandy-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-15 USDA Zones 5-7
Bloom Period May to June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-30 Width (in)10-24
Seeds per lb 650000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


no pretreatment or 14-30 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside late winter to late spring. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon pseudospectabilis


Penstemon rydbergii ( Rydberg's Penstemon )
Habitat Montane-Subalpine moist meadows
Soil loamy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 18-24 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period July-August Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 6-20 Width (in) 6-24
Seeds per lb 1452800 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall and water once a month if no snow. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Penstemon rydbergii


Penstemon secundiflorus ( Orchid Beardtongue )
Habitat Plains-montane, sandy soils.
Soil sandy-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 8-18 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period May-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 6-20 Width (in) 4-12
Seeds per lb 500000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall and water once a month if no snow. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon secundiflorus


Penstemon speciosus ( Showy Beardtongue )
Habitat Pinon Juniper and Sagebrush meadows
Soil sandy-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 8-18 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period May-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 6-12 Width (in) 4-12
Seeds per lb 500000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall and water once a month if no snow. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon speciosus


Penstemon strictus ( Rocky Mountain Penstemon )
Habitat Foothills-Montane, sagebrush, meadows
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-24 USDA Zones 3-6
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 8-30 Width (in) 4-30
Seeds per lb 692000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


14-45 day cool moist stratification or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand. May take 3 weeks to germinate

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

Bandera Rocky Mt Penstemon Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Penstemon strictus


Penstemon superbus ( Superb Beardtongue )
Habitat Pinon Juniper meadows
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 8-16 USDA Zones 5-8
Bloom Period May-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 24-60 Width (in) 12-24
Seeds per lb 650000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


14-45 day cool moist stratification or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand. May take 3 weeks to germinate

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Range of Penstemon superbus


Penstemon teucrioides ( Germander Beardtongue )
Habitat Sagebrush to upper montane
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-30 USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 2-3 Width (in) 4-24
Seeds per lb 650000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


30-60 day cool moist stratification or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand.

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Range of Penstemon teucrioides


Penstemon venustus ( Blue Mountain Penstemon )
Habitat Northern Great Basin, dry rocky soil
Soil coarse-loamy Sun full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 9-60 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 18-36 Width (in) 12-24
Seeds per lb 500000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall and water once a month if no snow. plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Penstemon venustus


Penstemon virens ( Blue Mist Penstemon )
Habitat Foothills-montane, oak srub,
Soil coarse-loamy Sun partial shade
Annual Precip. (in) 10-20 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period July-August Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 6-12 Width (in) 4-12
Seeds per lb 1316600 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall and water once a month if no snow. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon virens


Penstemon virgatus ( Wand Beardtongue )
Habitat Foothills-Montane, loose coarse soils.
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-20 USDA Zones 3-6
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 8-24 Width (in) 6-18
Seeds per lb 500000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall and water once a month if no snow. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon virgatus


Penstemon whippleanus ( Dusky Beardtongue )
Habitat Upper Montane-Alpine moist-dry soil.
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20-30 USDA Zones 2-4
Bloom Period June-August Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 6-24 Width (in) 4-10
Seeds per lb 1452800 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


45 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon whippleanus


Penstemon wilcoxii ( Wilcox's Penstemon )
Habitat Sagebrush meadows
Soil Sandy to loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 12-24 USDA Zones 4-5
Bloom Period May-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 24-36 Width (in) 12-18
Seeds per lb 500000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


30-60 days moist stratification at 34-41 deg F or plant outside in the fall to late winter and water once a month if no snow. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Penstemon wilcoxii


Phacelia heterophylla ( White Scorpionplant )
Habitat Sage, p-j, montane, subalpine, dry washes
Soil coarse-sandy Sun full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-18 USDA Zones 4-5
Bloom Period May-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 8-24 Width (in) 6-12
Seeds per lb 700000 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


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

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Range of Phacelia heterophylla


Phacelia sericea ( Silky Phacelia )
Habitat Subalpine-alpine, dry loose slopes, roadcuts, lodgepole pine clearings
Soil coarse-sandy Sun full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20+ USDA Zones 2-4
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 4-12 Width (in) 6-12
Seeds per lb 900000 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


No pretreatment plant outside early in the spring. Plant to 1/8 inch deep

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Range of Phacelia sericea


Polanisia dodecandra (Clammyweed )
Habitat High Plains, Foothills, Pinon Juniper, dry washes, roadsides
Soil gravely-sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in)8-18 USDA Zones 4-7
Bloom Period July Life SpanAnnual
Height (in) 8-24 Width (in) 6-18
Seeds per lb 105000 Lbs per acre 17

Germination Information


Plant outside fall to early spring. Plant to 1/4 inch deep

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Range of Polanisia dodecandra


Polemonium foliosissimum ( Jacob's Ladder )
Habitat Montane-subalpine, wet to moist soils
Soil loamy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 18-24 USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-36 Width (in) 6-18
Seeds per lb 517000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


Plant outside fall to early spring. plant to 1/16 inch deep

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Range of Polemonium foliosissimum


Polemonium pulcherrimum ( Showy Jacob Ladder )
Habitat Subalpine, full-part shade, dry to moist
Soil loamy, organic Sun Sun- part shade
Annual Precip. (in) 24+ USDA Zones 2-3
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 4-8 Width (in) 4-6
Seeds per lb 650000 Lbs per acre 3

Germination Information


no pretreatment. plant outside spring or summer. plant on soil surface or to 1/32 inch

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Range of Polemonium pulcherrimum


Potentilla hippiana ( Wooly Cinquefoil )
Habitat Montane and pinon juniper meadows
Soil sandy-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 24+ USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 6-12 Width (in) 12-18
Seeds per lb 800000 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


Plant outside in the fall. Plant to 1/8 inch deep.

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Range of Potentilla hippiana


Pulsatilla patens (Pasque Flower )
HabitatPlains to subalpine, forests and meadows
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Sun- part shade
Annual Precip. (in) 16-24 USDA Zones 2-4
Bloom Period April-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 4-12 Width (in) 4-6
Seeds per lb 220000 Lbs per acre 8

Germination Information


no pretreatment. Plant outside fall to early spring. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand.

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Range of Pulsatilla patens