Ditch Stonecrop Seeds
Penthorum sedoides
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since the ditch stonecrop seed needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the Penthorum Sedoides seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring.
Growing: Keep both young and mature plants moist, since this plant needs constantly wet soil and thrives in marshy areas and standing water. This plant develops rather slowly. In good growing conditions, these Penthorum Sedoides plants may eventually spread by rhizomes to form a natural colony.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: As the flowers age, they darken to a red color and mature into seed pods that split open when ripe. Watch the pods carefully to prevent loss, since the tiny seed can easily be lost. Gather the clusters of seed pods as soon as they begin to open, and shake out the seed. Store the ditch stonecrop seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Star Fruit, Virginia Stonecrop
Latin Name: Penthorum sedoides
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 1,250,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Green
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil since the ditch stonecrop seed needs light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the Penthorum Sedoides seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring.
Growing: Keep both young and mature plants moist, since this plant needs constantly wet soil and thrives in marshy areas and standing water. This plant develops rather slowly. In good growing conditions, these Penthorum Sedoides plants may eventually spread by rhizomes to form a natural colony.
Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.
Seed Saving: As the flowers age, they darken to a red color and mature into seed pods that split open when ripe. Watch the pods carefully to prevent loss, since the tiny seed can easily be lost. Gather the clusters of seed pods as soon as they begin to open, and shake out the seed. Store the ditch stonecrop seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Star Fruit, Virginia Stonecrop
Latin Name: Penthorum sedoides
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 1,250,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Green
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall