Kankakee Mallow Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To help speed germination, pour 180F water over the seed and let it soak overnight. The next day, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Sow the seed in individual peat pots, lightly covering it with a thin layer of soil; keep the soil consistently moist and at a temperature of 70-75 degrees F until germination, which should occur within 14-20 days. Thin the seedlings to the strongest two per pot, and transplant them outdoors when the weather has warmed and there is no chance of frost.
Growing: Keep seedlings watered until they become established; mature plants also produce the healthiest growth with regular moisture, though well-drained soil is best to prevent disease. This plant tolerates heat and humidity well. Protection may be needed from deer and other small animals, since they love to eat the foliage.
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: Because of its rarity, seed from this plant should never be gathered from the wild. After flowering, this plant will produce pods that contain mature brown seed. Remove the pods individually as they ripen, and spread them out to dry; lightly thresh them to split open the pods and reveal the seed. Separate the cleaned seed from the husks, and store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Streambank Wild Hollyhock, Kankakee Globe-Mallow
Latin Name: Iliamna remota
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6
US Regions: Midwest
Seeds per Ounce: 12,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 48 Inches
Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Great quality
Seed were received in a resealable packet. Descriptions of seeds on packet were very thorough, including culture, quantity, germination test results, multi-year expectations, seed quantity, and other background information.
I would definitely order from here again. I order a lot of seed, and this was this best packaging I've encountered.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: To help speed germination, pour 180F water over the seed and let it soak overnight. The next day, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Sow the seed in individual peat pots, lightly covering it with a thin layer of soil; keep the soil consistently moist and at a temperature of 70-75 degrees F until germination, which should occur within 14-20 days. Thin the seedlings to the strongest two per pot, and transplant them outdoors when the weather has warmed and there is no chance of frost.
Growing: Keep seedlings watered until they become established; mature plants also produce the healthiest growth with regular moisture, though well-drained soil is best to prevent disease. This plant tolerates heat and humidity well. Protection may be needed from deer and other small animals, since they love to eat the foliage.
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: Because of its rarity, seed from this plant should never be gathered from the wild. After flowering, this plant will produce pods that contain mature brown seed. Remove the pods individually as they ripen, and spread them out to dry; lightly thresh them to split open the pods and reveal the seed. Separate the cleaned seed from the husks, and store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Streambank Wild Hollyhock, Kankakee Globe-Mallow
Latin Name: Iliamna remota
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6
US Regions: Midwest
Seeds per Ounce: 12,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 48 Inches
Color: Pink
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Reviews
Review
Great quality
Seed were received in a resealable packet. Descriptions of seeds on packet were very thorough, including culture, quantity, germination test results, multi-year expectations, seed quantity, and other background information.
I would definitely order from here again. I order a lot of seed, and this was this best packaging I've encountered.