Western Shooting Star Seeds
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, mixing the seed with sand for even sowing; plant on the surface, since these seeds need light to germinate. For early spring planting, mix Western Shooting Star seeds with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing.
Growing: This flower adapts well to rocky soil, since it often grows on rocky slopes in the wild. This plant develops very slowly, taking up to three years to bloom when grown from seed. Keep the plants moist in the spring and during blooming, especially if they are located in full sun; the foliage will go dormant in the heat of summer, and does not need to be watered after that point. This plant will self-seed in good growing conditions. Mature plants can be divided in the fall. This plant attracts bees.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of blossoms that have just opened and place them in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After flowering, this plant will produce upward pointing seed pods. Harvest the seed pods as soon as they ripen to a papery light brown. Remove Western Shooting Star seeds from the pods. Store Dodecatheon Pulchellum seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Darkthroat Shooting Star, Few-Flower Shooting Star
Latin Name: Dodecatheon pulchellum
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas
Seeds per Ounce: 90,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Part Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Aromatic
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DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, mixing the seed with sand for even sowing; plant on the surface, since these seeds need light to germinate. For early spring planting, mix Western Shooting Star seeds with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing.
Growing: This flower adapts well to rocky soil, since it often grows on rocky slopes in the wild. This plant develops very slowly, taking up to three years to bloom when grown from seed. Keep the plants moist in the spring and during blooming, especially if they are located in full sun; the foliage will go dormant in the heat of summer, and does not need to be watered after that point. This plant will self-seed in good growing conditions. Mature plants can be divided in the fall. This plant attracts bees.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of blossoms that have just opened and place them in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After flowering, this plant will produce upward pointing seed pods. Harvest the seed pods as soon as they ripen to a papery light brown. Remove Western Shooting Star seeds from the pods. Store Dodecatheon Pulchellum seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Darkthroat Shooting Star, Few-Flower Shooting Star
Latin Name: Dodecatheon pulchellum
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas
Seeds per Ounce: 90,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Part Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Aromatic
Reviews
Review
Quality Seeds
Quality seeds with high germination rate. My go to place for seeds.
Review
Would buy again
Great place for hard to find wildflower seeds. Great selection, good price, fast shipping, concise instructions...What more could you ask for?
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