Prairie Sage Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow prairie sage seeds on the surface of the soil in late fall. For spring planting, stratify by mixing the seed with moist sand and storing it in the refrigerator for 30 days before direct sowing. To start indoors after stratifying, sow the seed on the surface of a flat; keep it lightly moist and at a temperature of 65-70 degrees F until germination. Transplant seedlings as soon as they develop a good root system.
Growing: This plant grows well in poor soil and adapts to rocky, sandy, or clay soils. It tolerates drought well, but does not do well in high humidity. The tops of the stems can be pinched back in spring to tidy the plant's growth; if it begins to decline in summer, the foliage can also be cut back late in the season to promote new growth. When cut in the fall, new growth may appear through the winter. Since this rather aggressive plant both reseeds itself and spreads by means of rhizomes, deadheading the fading flower heads will help prevent excessive new growth. This plant repels deer and rabbits, and helps with erosion control. Its striking silver foliage makes it a good choice for contrast in plantings, and its hardy spread makes it a carefree, bushy ground cover.
Harvesting: Stems can be harvested from the mature plant any time before the flowers appear. For drying, bundle the stems together and hang them to dry in a warm place away from direct sunlight.
Seed Saving: Gather the seed heads as soon as they turn brown and contain mature, dark colored seed. Strip them from the stalk and spread them out to dry in a dry, warm place away from direct sunlight. Thresh the heads to remove the seed. Store the prairie sage seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Dusty Miller, Native Wormwood, White Sage,White Sagebrush, Louisiana Sagewort
Latin Name: Artemisia ludoviciana
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 250,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 36 Inches
Color: White, Green
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers
Great with paper towel stratification
Prolific sprouters, yet very delicate when first sprouted. My method has been to carefully transfer from paper towel to soil but this is quite tedious and requires nimble hands with tweezers. And may be hard because some times the roots sink through the paper towel and can't be lifted out without snapping. Not so high of stratification via paper towel. Maybe 15/100 seeds sprouted. And only 1 using winter stratification. Overall a recommendation as their hardy and pest resistant. Except for grasshoppers, which seem to purposelessly chew the outer fibers on the stalks and collect them into tiny wads of fuzz. Other than that nothing touches them. *Image of 2nd year plant almost to flower*
Review images:
Beautiful packaging & quality seeds
The packaging for these seeds is so nice its beyond description. I wish everyone packaged their seeds like this. Quantity and quality were also fantastic. I'm going to be a lifelong customer!
Awesome!
Very impressive packaging and fast shipping. Can't wait to plant the seeds in the spring.
Joyful
Nicely packaged and quick delivered.Seeds look healthy and clean. I am so happy to be starting them grow! Thank you Everwilde !
So excited for this new sage!
I have 11 other varieties of sage and I was excited to find this one I did not have perfect for the wildflower field we are creating!
Something new...
My son buys small bunches of dried White Sage at a health store, and burns it as did the native americans. I suggested we try growing it, that way he would have dry stalks to burn, as well as leaves to make a tea with.
In early April, I skipped the stratification process and spread some seeds (they are very small, almost like dust) on a damp paper towel in a small plastic food container on a heat pad. In approx. a week, the seeds germinated, After another week, I transferred the seedlings to peat pots and started them under LED lights. I now have 4) 4" peat pots w/ 12-15 seedlings in each. Much more than I expected from a pinch or 2 of the seed dust! Thanks, Everwilde, for a quality pack of seeds. It has been a total of 5 weeks since the start. I'll be transplanting/dividing these soon to hanging baskets and areas in the yard and vegetable garden. The description says it repels deer and rabbits, another says a food source for grouse, jackrabbits, antelope, pronghorn? I'll find out.
silver sage
No delay in delivery, the package arrived in a few days. The envelope the seeds came in seemed small for 2000 seeds, until opened. The seeds are miniscule, like dust. Directions suggested 4 weeks at 40 deg. F. I put a small amount of seeds in a small tub on a damp paper towel at room temperature for 5-6 days, and then the tub on my seedling tray w/ a heating pad. The seeds germinated a few days later. The plants are very small for transplanting, Next time, I'll start them in peat pots w/ some coco coir seed starter medium. I am very pleased w/ Everwilde Farms, and will search here first the next time I want some special seeds!
Excellent Seeds!
Very fast shipping, great looking packets, I'll definitely be back. More when I get these planted. Thanks!
Everwilde is great!
After searching for these particular plant seeds, I finally found them with your company. Was even more excited to see the way they were packaged. I'll plant them this fall. So pleased with this company!! Thanks Everwilde!!
Quick, Fast and Great Service
I recieved the seeds quickly and just as ordered. Everything went smoothly. Will definitely order again from Everwilde Farms!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow prairie sage seeds on the surface of the soil in late fall. For spring planting, stratify by mixing the seed with moist sand and storing it in the refrigerator for 30 days before direct sowing. To start indoors after stratifying, sow the seed on the surface of a flat; keep it lightly moist and at a temperature of 65-70 degrees F until germination. Transplant seedlings as soon as they develop a good root system.
Growing: This plant grows well in poor soil and adapts to rocky, sandy, or clay soils. It tolerates drought well, but does not do well in high humidity. The tops of the stems can be pinched back in spring to tidy the plant's growth; if it begins to decline in summer, the foliage can also be cut back late in the season to promote new growth. When cut in the fall, new growth may appear through the winter. Since this rather aggressive plant both reseeds itself and spreads by means of rhizomes, deadheading the fading flower heads will help prevent excessive new growth. This plant repels deer and rabbits, and helps with erosion control. Its striking silver foliage makes it a good choice for contrast in plantings, and its hardy spread makes it a carefree, bushy ground cover.
Harvesting: Stems can be harvested from the mature plant any time before the flowers appear. For drying, bundle the stems together and hang them to dry in a warm place away from direct sunlight.
Seed Saving: Gather the seed heads as soon as they turn brown and contain mature, dark colored seed. Strip them from the stalk and spread them out to dry in a dry, warm place away from direct sunlight. Thresh the heads to remove the seed. Store the prairie sage seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Dusty Miller, Native Wormwood, White Sage,White Sagebrush, Louisiana Sagewort
Latin Name: Artemisia ludoviciana
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 250,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 36 Inches
Color: White, Green
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers
Reviews
Review
Great with paper towel stratification
Prolific sprouters, yet very delicate when first sprouted. My method has been to carefully transfer from paper towel to soil but this is quite tedious and requires nimble hands with tweezers. And may be hard because some times the roots sink through the paper towel and can't be lifted out without snapping. Not so high of stratification via paper towel. Maybe 15/100 seeds sprouted. And only 1 using winter stratification. Overall a recommendation as their hardy and pest resistant. Except for grasshoppers, which seem to purposelessly chew the outer fibers on the stalks and collect them into tiny wads of fuzz. Other than that nothing touches them. *Image of 2nd year plant almost to flower*
Review images:
Review
Beautiful packaging & quality seeds
The packaging for these seeds is so nice its beyond description. I wish everyone packaged their seeds like this. Quantity and quality were also fantastic. I'm going to be a lifelong customer!
Review
Awesome!
Very impressive packaging and fast shipping. Can't wait to plant the seeds in the spring.
Review
Joyful
Nicely packaged and quick delivered.Seeds look healthy and clean. I am so happy to be starting them grow! Thank you Everwilde !
Review
So excited for this new sage!
I have 11 other varieties of sage and I was excited to find this one I did not have perfect for the wildflower field we are creating!
Review
Something new...
My son buys small bunches of dried White Sage at a health store, and burns it as did the native americans. I suggested we try growing it, that way he would have dry stalks to burn, as well as leaves to make a tea with.
In early April, I skipped the stratification process and spread some seeds (they are very small, almost like dust) on a damp paper towel in a small plastic food container on a heat pad. In approx. a week, the seeds germinated, After another week, I transferred the seedlings to peat pots and started them under LED lights. I now have 4) 4" peat pots w/ 12-15 seedlings in each. Much more than I expected from a pinch or 2 of the seed dust! Thanks, Everwilde, for a quality pack of seeds. It has been a total of 5 weeks since the start. I'll be transplanting/dividing these soon to hanging baskets and areas in the yard and vegetable garden. The description says it repels deer and rabbits, another says a food source for grouse, jackrabbits, antelope, pronghorn? I'll find out.
Review
silver sage
No delay in delivery, the package arrived in a few days. The envelope the seeds came in seemed small for 2000 seeds, until opened. The seeds are miniscule, like dust. Directions suggested 4 weeks at 40 deg. F. I put a small amount of seeds in a small tub on a damp paper towel at room temperature for 5-6 days, and then the tub on my seedling tray w/ a heating pad. The seeds germinated a few days later. The plants are very small for transplanting, Next time, I'll start them in peat pots w/ some coco coir seed starter medium. I am very pleased w/ Everwilde Farms, and will search here first the next time I want some special seeds!
Review
Excellent Seeds!
Very fast shipping, great looking packets, I'll definitely be back. More when I get these planted. Thanks!
Review
Everwilde is great!
After searching for these particular plant seeds, I finally found them with your company. Was even more excited to see the way they were packaged. I'll plant them this fall. So pleased with this company!! Thanks Everwilde!!
Review
Quick, Fast and Great Service
I recieved the seeds quickly and just as ordered. Everything went smoothly. Will definitely order again from Everwilde Farms!
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