UP FOR SALE IS Orange milkweed, Asclepias tuberosa, Butterfly weed. 100 seeds.this is the famous orange milkweed species native from Canada to Mexico. it is one of our great American native flowers with a rich history.the brilliant orange flowers light up meadows, and of course, visits by butterflies abounds.this milkweed grows well in poor dry and rocky soil as well as garden soil, making them an easy wildflower to grow. once they get going, they almost take care of themselves.they are poisonous if eaten in large quantities.the seeds need to be stratified, (go thru a cold period) before they will sprout. plant outdoors in fall or early winter for spring germination or put them in your fridge for a month or more till you are ready to plant. plant seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date. perennial hardy Zone: 3-8 Sun: full sun Water: regular to low Soil: rich, well-draining soil and will also do well in dry poor soils. Height: 36″ tall. Bloom time: early summer thru summer. difficultly: very easy once they get growing. I send planting directions with all seeds. All seeds are shipped safely in plastic, resealable, ziplock bags in a foam sleeve or padded envelope. they are all labeled with the name of the plant, a picture of the plant and the name of my store. shipping is free. your seeds will be shipped in a regular envelope without tracking. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I ship within the US only. Thank you for lookinghave a great day. Track Page Views With Auctiva’s FREE Counter
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51+UTAH Northern SWEETVETCH Seeds Native Wildflower Drought Heat Cold Poor Soils
UTAH SWEETVETCH-Aka Northern Sweetvetch. This long-lived perennial wildflower, native to the Intermountain West, can be found throughout the western United States. First described by botanist Thomas Nuttall back in 1818. This legume wildflower has a deep tap root system making it heat /drought / flood / fire tolerant. It rarely gets over 3 ft tall and has a low, spreading growth habit. Utah Sweetvetch produces bright pink pea-like flowers which bloom from spring to autumn. It prefers full sun but can handle partial shade. Rocky, well-drained soils are also the preferred conditions for this wildflower. Use in rock gardens, wildflower mixes, and groundcover. 50+ seeds per order. Hedysarum boreale. Perennial. Full sun / Part sun. Spring. Soil Temp 70F+. Pour Hot Water on Seeds and Let Soak 24Hrs. SOW- 2/3 seeds per, 1/4″ deep, 18″ apart. Keep moist. Germination 30+ Days. Light water. Height 24″ – 36″ x 18″ wide. Flowers are pink. Blooms summer through fall. This is slow growing, long lived perennial. The first 2 yrs. are spent developing an extensive tap root system. These may not bloom until years 2 or 3.
Drought-Tolerant Ground Cover Seeds – 1 lb
Experience the transformative power of crown vetch in your garden. Powerful soil stabilization to prevent loss during heavy rains and winds. Transform Your Landscape with Crown Vetch.