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Thelesperma filifolum

4.75 (4 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting just below the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Thelesperma Filifolium seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established; since they need good drainage, mature plants grow well in drought and poor soil as well as rocky soil or gravel. Occasional watering in especially dry weather will improve its blooming. This greenthread plant will self-seed occasionally in good growing conditions. It makes an excellent choice for rock gardens, and attracts 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 the flower petals fall from the head, the center cone will begin to develop seed. Remove the seed heads as soon as the stem beneath the cone begins to turn dry and brown. Spread the seed heads out to dry away from direct sunlight, then separate the Thelesperma Filifolium seeds from the stems by rubbing them lightly. Store the cleaned greenthread seed in a dry, cool place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Stiff Greenthread, Plains Greenthread

Latin Name: Thelesperma filifolum

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 12,375

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 18 Inches

Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Greenthread Seeds 5.0
Review By Green thread

Greenthread seeds

I purchased these seeds for my brother. It is passed our planting season. Will have to wait until spring to see how these will grow for him.

Greenthread Seeds 5.0
Review By RogerH3

Good germination, unfortuneate annotation

In moist potting soil at about 75 degrees F, I got around 50% germination within 48 hours. Unfortuneately the packet had a religious annotation which you may find offensive if you don't hold the same religious beliefs as the vendor. It will make it difficult for me to buy from them again.

Greenthread Seeds 5.0
Review By heather tamplin

Growing Greenthread in the UK

I have been growing Greenthread tea / Navajo Tea for the last 6 years.
The seeds are germinate, it is a fast grower and makes a great tea that I find helps with my auto immune liver disease .
So pleased Everwilde have been able to supply quality seeds

Greenthread Seeds 4.0
Review By Kat

Grows almost too well in central TX

Even without supplemental water, these things will thrive to the point where they shade out other wildflowers, especially seedlings. So far mine have survived a 26 degree (F) freeze and are perennial, and I've had to thin them significantly. I'm in the middle of zone 8.

But for tough growing spots and a mass of yellow color almost year round once established, they're great.

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~500 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $7.96 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~12,375 Seeds) $10.57 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $26.01 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $90.00 Notify Me
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $405.00 Notify Me
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $720.00 Notify Me
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $1,710.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

Named for its distinctive wiry green foliage, this native plant also sports sunny yellow flowers. This ornamental greenthread plant can be used for an herbal tea, but we prefer to use it as a pretty wildflower.
Though a beautiful ornamental plant, this native species is most well known for its use in a type of herbal tea. Native American tribes throughout the American southwest harvest its stems just as the buds open, then bundle the dried stems for use in brewing a healing beverage. The genus name "Thelesperma" comes from a Greek word referring to the shape of the seed, while the species name "filifolium" means "thread-leaved" in reference to the delicate foliage.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting just below the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Thelesperma Filifolium seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.

Growing: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established; since they need good drainage, mature plants grow well in drought and poor soil as well as rocky soil or gravel. Occasional watering in especially dry weather will improve its blooming. This greenthread plant will self-seed occasionally in good growing conditions. It makes an excellent choice for rock gardens, and attracts 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 the flower petals fall from the head, the center cone will begin to develop seed. Remove the seed heads as soon as the stem beneath the cone begins to turn dry and brown. Spread the seed heads out to dry away from direct sunlight, then separate the Thelesperma Filifolium seeds from the stems by rubbing them lightly. Store the cleaned greenthread seed in a dry, cool place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Stiff Greenthread, Plains Greenthread

Latin Name: Thelesperma filifolum

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Annual

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 12,375

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 18 Inches

Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Reviews

4.75
Global Rating: 4.75 from 4 reviews
5.0

Review By Green thread

Greenthread seeds

I purchased these seeds for my brother. It is passed our planting season. Will have to wait until spring to see how these will grow for him.

5.0

Review By RogerH3

Good germination, unfortuneate annotation

In moist potting soil at about 75 degrees F, I got around 50% germination within 48 hours. Unfortuneately the packet had a religious annotation which you may find offensive if you don't hold the same religious beliefs as the vendor. It will make it difficult for me to buy from them again.

5.0

Review By heather tamplin

Growing Greenthread in the UK

I have been growing Greenthread tea / Navajo Tea for the last 6 years.
The seeds are germinate, it is a fast grower and makes a great tea that I find helps with my auto immune liver disease .
So pleased Everwilde have been able to supply quality seeds

4.0

Review By Kat

Grows almost too well in central TX

Even without supplemental water, these things will thrive to the point where they shade out other wildflowers, especially seedlings. So far mine have survived a 26 degree (F) freeze and are perennial, and I've had to thin them significantly. I'm in the middle of zone 8.

But for tough growing spots and a mass of yellow color almost year round once established, they're great.