Bitterroot Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In late fall, prepare small well draining pots with sandy soil; place the seeds on the surface and sprinkle a very light covering of soil on top. Add a thin layer of tiny rocks or gravel to protect the seeds. As soon as temperatures consistently fall below 50 degrees F, keep the pots outdoors in full sun, watering them very sparingly or letting occasional rains moisten the soil. Alternatively, the seeds can be mixed with moist sand and refrigerated for 12-14 weeks, then planted in pots in late winter. The seeds should germinate soon after the period of cold temperatures.
Growing: In its first two or three seasons outdoors, this plant will develop its root system; keep in full sun, and remove competing weeds. Do not water unless the plant is in bloom, which usually begins in the third spring of development. After its growing and blooming season in early spring, the leaves will wilt and the plant will go dormant until fall. If transplanting is necessary, it should be done while the plant is dormant. The dormant plant needs full sun, hot temperatures, and dry soil until the moisture of fall and winter. Though it requires moisture while blooming, this plant tolerates drought extremely well at other times; too much moisture can easily cause rotting. This plant often flourishes in rock gardens or on poor, gravelly slopes.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: After blooming, this plant will develop seed pods. As soon as the papery pods dry completely, remove them and shake out the black seeds. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Oregon Bitter-root, Sand Rose
Latin Name: Lewisia rediviva
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas
Seeds per Ounce: 21,000
Stratification: Warm/Wet for 4 Weeks, then Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Part Sun
Height: 2 Inches
Color: White, Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring, Blooms Late Spring
Easy
Threw these out with a collection of seeds and they are all coming up. We had 2 late freezes and I was worried they would not make it but, cute little rose tinted succulents everywhere! I'm ordering more, nice little fillers.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In late fall, prepare small well draining pots with sandy soil; place the seeds on the surface and sprinkle a very light covering of soil on top. Add a thin layer of tiny rocks or gravel to protect the seeds. As soon as temperatures consistently fall below 50 degrees F, keep the pots outdoors in full sun, watering them very sparingly or letting occasional rains moisten the soil. Alternatively, the seeds can be mixed with moist sand and refrigerated for 12-14 weeks, then planted in pots in late winter. The seeds should germinate soon after the period of cold temperatures.
Growing: In its first two or three seasons outdoors, this plant will develop its root system; keep in full sun, and remove competing weeds. Do not water unless the plant is in bloom, which usually begins in the third spring of development. After its growing and blooming season in early spring, the leaves will wilt and the plant will go dormant until fall. If transplanting is necessary, it should be done while the plant is dormant. The dormant plant needs full sun, hot temperatures, and dry soil until the moisture of fall and winter. Though it requires moisture while blooming, this plant tolerates drought extremely well at other times; too much moisture can easily cause rotting. This plant often flourishes in rock gardens or on poor, gravelly slopes.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: After blooming, this plant will develop seed pods. As soon as the papery pods dry completely, remove them and shake out the black seeds. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Oregon Bitter-root, Sand Rose
Latin Name: Lewisia rediviva
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas
Seeds per Ounce: 21,000
Stratification: Warm/Wet for 4 Weeks, then Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Part Sun
Height: 2 Inches
Color: White, Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring, Blooms Late Spring
Reviews
Review
Easy
Threw these out with a collection of seeds and they are all coming up. We had 2 late freezes and I was worried they would not make it but, cute little rose tinted succulents everywhere! I'm ordering more, nice little fillers.