Tall Boneset Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing the seeds into the surface of the soil since they need light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing. To start indoors, scatter the seed on the surface of the soil in a flat; compress the soil slightly and keep it lightly moist until germination, which is naturally slow but should take place within 2-3 months. Keep the soil consistently moist, and transplant seedlings as soon as they reach a height of several inches.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally, since they need even moisture in their first stage of development; they may not bloom until their second year of growth. Mature plants can tolerate drought well. This plant may spread by rhizomes and self-seeding, and can be divided after several years of growth. Cut the plant down to the ground after the first frost. This plant attracts butterflies and bees.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: Late in the season, these fuzzy flowers will begin to turn dull brown. Snip off entire heads and spread them out in a protected location to prevent the light seed from blowing away. When the heads have completely dried, shake them to remove the seed. The fluff attached to the seeds does not affect germination. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Tall Thoroughwort
Latin Name: Eupatorium altissimum
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 50,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 48 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant
Fast delivery & good service
Even though we are in Canada, we received our seeds very quickly. We were happy to receive these hard-to-find native seeds. Wonderful seed packaging that closes with a zip lock. The package contained quite a lot of seeds and has good instructions for germinating.We will see if they germinate at a much later date.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing the seeds into the surface of the soil since they need light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing. To start indoors, scatter the seed on the surface of the soil in a flat; compress the soil slightly and keep it lightly moist until germination, which is naturally slow but should take place within 2-3 months. Keep the soil consistently moist, and transplant seedlings as soon as they reach a height of several inches.
Growing: Water seedlings occasionally, since they need even moisture in their first stage of development; they may not bloom until their second year of growth. Mature plants can tolerate drought well. This plant may spread by rhizomes and self-seeding, and can be divided after several years of growth. Cut the plant down to the ground after the first frost. This plant attracts butterflies and bees.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: Late in the season, these fuzzy flowers will begin to turn dull brown. Snip off entire heads and spread them out in a protected location to prevent the light seed from blowing away. When the heads have completely dried, shake them to remove the seed. The fluff attached to the seeds does not affect germination. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Tall Thoroughwort
Latin Name: Eupatorium altissimum
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 50,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 48 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant
Reviews
Review
Fast delivery & good service
Even though we are in Canada, we received our seeds very quickly. We were happy to receive these hard-to-find native seeds. Wonderful seed packaging that closes with a zip lock. The package contained quite a lot of seeds and has good instructions for germinating.We will see if they germinate at a much later date.