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Viguiera multiflora

5.00 (1 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting the seed just below the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60-90 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well, actually preferring dry soil conditions. They also grow well in poor, rocky, and sandy soil. This plant may self-seed. It attracts bees and butterflies.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After their petals drop off, the centers of the flowers will darken and develop tight clusters of seed. Cut the heads and spread them out to dry for several days. Thresh the dried heads to separate the seed from the chaff. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Viguiera multiflora

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert

Seeds per Ounce: 75,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Showy Goldeneye Seeds 5.0
Review By James Coleman

New Customer, First Order

Very happy with item received and packaging.
Will not be planting until fall, but so far everything has been excellent!
Impressed by long-term storage capability of seed packaging.

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XL Mylar Packet (~2,000 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $7.96 Notify Me
1 Oz Mylar (~75,000 Seeds) $18.77 Notify Me
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $64.00 Notify Me
1 Lb Bulk Bag (454g) $240.00 Notify Me
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $1,080.00 Notify Me
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $1,920.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

Naturally flourishing in the foothills of the western United States, this golden wildflower sheds sunshine all around it. The easy-to-grow perennial blooms into the late summer, and is host to numerous types of pollinators.
American naturalist William Gambel recorded the first botanical description of this plant in the mid-19th century. It flourishes on the roadsides and foothills of the American West. The genus name "Viguiera" honors Alexandre Viguier, a French physician and botanical expert, while the species name "multiflora" comes from the Latin for "with many flowers."

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting the seed just below the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60-90 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well, actually preferring dry soil conditions. They also grow well in poor, rocky, and sandy soil. This plant may self-seed. It attracts bees and butterflies.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After their petals drop off, the centers of the flowers will darken and develop tight clusters of seed. Cut the heads and spread them out to dry for several days. Thresh the dried heads to separate the seed from the chaff. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Viguiera multiflora

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert

Seeds per Ounce: 75,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 1 reviews
5.0

Review By James Coleman

New Customer, First Order

Very happy with item received and packaging.
Will not be planting until fall, but so far everything has been excellent!
Impressed by long-term storage capability of seed packaging.