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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Habitat Mixed desert scrub, sagebrush and mountain brush Soil coarse-loamy Sun full Annual Precip. (in) 8-18 USDA Zones 4-7 Bloom Period May-August Life Span Perennial Height (in) 8-32 Width (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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Range of Tripterocalyx micranthus
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
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
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
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
Habitat Sagebrush and Aspen meadows, moist to dry soils Soil clayey-loamy Sun full Annual Precip. (in) 12-24 USDA Zones 3-5 Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial Height (in) 12-36 Width (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
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
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