Agastache rupestris , "Hummingbird Mint", 36"H x 48"W, ex. cultivation. Origin: SW USA.
Description: Licorice scented herbaceous plants. Flowers light to dark orange attractive to hummingbirds.
Cold Hardiness: Z6a-9a
Sun Exposure: Full to part. Plants typically grow at higher elevations and afternoon filtered shade is recommended at elevations below 4000 feet.
Flowering Time: Late spring to fall
Soil Mix: Semi-riparian sandy, loam mix is recommended.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Sold out! Next availability expected to be fall 2023.
Allium acuminatum , "Tapertip Onion", 12"H x 4"W, Gem Co., ID, 4100 feet
Description: Multiple heads of light to dark pink in this population.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Mid to late spring.
Soil Mix: An elevated, well drained sandy, loam mix is recommended.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Artemisia arbuscula , "Low Sagebrush", 12"H x 24"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 5000 feet
Description: Low woody shrubs of sage scented leaves. Flowers inconspicuous and wind pollinated.
Cold Hardiness: Z4b-7b
Sun Exposure: Full to part. Plants typically grow at higher elevations and afternoon filtered shade is recommended at elevations below 4000 feet.
Soil Mix: Well draining sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Three pictures.
1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
Balsamorhiza sagittata , "Arrowleaf Balsamroot", 24"H x 24"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3100 feet
Description: Clumps of large arrow shaped leaves from root crowns. Yellow rayed flowers to four or more inches in diameter on tall stems.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full to part sun. Plants tend to prefer more shaded slopes at lower elevations.
Flowering Time: Early to late spring.
Soil Mix: A well drained sandy, loam mix is recommended.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
Brickellia microphylla , "Littleleaf Brickelbush", 30"H x 36"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3800 feet
Descriptions: Inconspicuous Oregano relative with tiny aromatic leaves common in dry washes or rocky hillsides. Small white flowers on short stems.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Late summer to fall.
Soil Mix: Sharp draining rocky sandy loam.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Castilleja chromosa , " Desert Indian Paintbrush", 12"H x 12"W, Malheur Co., OR, 2500 feet
Description: Low herbaceous plants with variable colored bracts of red, orange, pink, or yellow.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Early spring to early summer.
Soil Mix: Well draining sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. 4 pictures.
2 offers, 100 seeds for $4.00, 1/2 gram seed (1000+ seed) for $12.00.
Chilopsis linearis , "Desert Willow", 180"H x 180"W, ex. cultivation. Origin: Widespread in SW USA.
Description: Small trees, typically to 15 feet or more. Fragrant pink orchid like flowers attractive to hummingbirds.
Cold Hardiness: Z6b-9b
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Late spring to fall. Flowers can abort during extreme heat waves but return when nighttime temps fall back into the 70's or lower.
Soil Mix: Gently sloped sandy loam.
Germination Code = HW (above 75 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
Dalea ornata , "Desert Prairie Clover", 12"H x 24"W, Malheur Co., OR, 2200 feet
Description: Low herbaceous plants from a woody root crown. Spikes of bright pink to lavender.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Early to late spring.
Soil Mix: Well draining sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00
Enceliopsis nudicaulis , "Naked Stem Sunray", 18"H x 24"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3500 feet
Description: Mounds of bluish green spatulate leaves. Yellow rayed sunflower like blooms up to 5 inches in diameter.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun. Pants thrive on open sunbaked hillsides.
Flowering Time: Primarily spring, however plants are opportunistic and can flower if adequate moisture is available.
Soil Mix: Sharp draining rocky sandy loam.
Germination Code = WM (60-75 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Eriogonom caespitosum , "Matted Buckwheat", 4"H x 12"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 4600 feet
Description: Dense mats of dark green. Lots of red colored umbels in this population.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Flowering Time: Early to late spring.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Three pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Sold out! Next availability expected to be fall 2024.
Eriogonom caespitosum , "Matted Buckwheat", 4"H x 24"W, Gooding Co., ID, 5200 feet
Description: Robust plants with powdery blue thick leaves in this population on broad cushions. Umbels variable in color, red or greenish yellow.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Early to late spring.
Soil Mix: Rocky sandy loam.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Three pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Eriogonum compositum , "Arrowleaf Buckwheat", 18"H x 30"W, Washington Co., ID, 2200 feet.
Description: Large herbaceous mounds from a woody crown. Jumbo sized umbels of lemon yellow.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun. Plants thrive on sunbaked rocky hillsides.
Flowering Time: Early to late spring.
S oil Mix: Rocky sandy loam.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer: 100 seeds for $4.00.
Eriogonum shockleyi var. packardiae , "Packard's Buckwheat", 2"H x 12"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3400 feet
Description: Moss like mounds of very tiny leaves. Small umbels of creamy white barely rise above the mounds.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a,
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Late spring to early summer. Plants are opportunistic and will continue to flower if enough moisture is present.
Soil Mix: Half rock sandy loam.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs), this one on the low end of the scale, sprouting while nights are still freezing.
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1 offer: 20 seeds for $3.00. Low seed set this year. Limited quantities.
Sold out. Next availability expected to be fall 2023.
Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum , "Sulphur Buckwheat", 18"H x 36"W, Malheur Co., OR, 2200 feet
Description: Large woody mounds of spatulate leaves. Large umbels of sulphur yellow. A low elevation species that thrives under hot conditions.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun. Plants thrive on sun baked rocky slopes near dry washes or stream banks.
Flowering Time: Mid summer to fall. Plants will flower until frost if adequate moisture is available.
Soil Mix: Half rocky sandy loam.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Four pictures.
2 offers, 100 seeds for $4.00, 1/2 gram (1000+ seeds) for $12.00.
Eriophyllum lanatum , "Oregon Sunshine", 12"H x 12"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3100 feet
Description: Bluish green leaves on low herbaceous plants. Small yellow flowers in profusion.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a,
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Mid spring to early summer.
Soil Mix : Sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Ionactis alpina , "Lava Aster", 4"H x 12"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 4600 feet
Description:: Low spreading mats from rhizomes. Flowers purple to lavender.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Flowering Time: Early to mid spring.
Soil Mix: Well draining sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
Lupinus arbustus var. calcaratus , "Longspur Lupine", 30"H x 30"W, Gem Co., ID, 4100 feet
Description: Low rounded herbaceous plants with colorful racemes of white, yellow and purple.
Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Flowering Time: Early to late spring.
Soil Mix: Well draining sandy loam.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
Sold out. Next availability expected to be fall 2023.
Monardella angustifolia , "Ash Tuff Mountainbalm", 10"H x 15"W, Malheur Co., OR, 4700 feet
Description: Intensely mint scented leaves on short semi woody stemmed shrubs. Light lavender flowers.
Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun. Plants thrive on sunbaked rocky hillsides.
Flowering Time: Early summer to early fall providing moderate temperatures and adequate moisture.
Soil Mix: Sharp draining rocky sandy loam.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Oenothera caespitosa , "Desert Evening Primrose", 5"H x 10"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3100 feet
Description: Chalky blue green rosettes, Large white flowers fade to pink.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun. This population growing in pure white chalky outcroppings.
Flowering Time: Primarily spring, however plants are opportunistic and can flower anytime moderate temperatures and adequate rainfall persist.
Soil Mix: Rocky sandy loam.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Penstemon acuminatus , "Sand Dune Penstemon", 24"H x 24"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3500 feet
Description: Rigid stems over blue green rosettes bear purple blue flowers.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a,
Sun Exposure: Full sun. Plants thrive on sunbaked sandy rocky slopes.
Flowering Time: Early spring. One of the first Penstemons to bloom, often timed with the arrival of hummingbirds.
Soil Mix: An elevated, sharp draining, rocky, sandy mix is recommended.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Four pictures.
2 offers, 100 seeds for $4.00, 1/2 gram ( 1000+ seed ) for $12.00.
Penstemon cyananthus , "Wasatch Penstemon", 24"H x 24"W, Cache Co., UT, 6100 feet
Description: Vivid purple blue flowers over herbaceous rosettes.
Cold Hardiness: Z4a-7a
Sun Exposure: Partial sun. Plants prefer filtered shade or planted amongst other plants.
Flowering Time: Mid spring to early summer.
Soil Mix: A well drained sandy, loam mix is recommended.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00
Penstemon fruiticosus , "Bush Penstemon", 10"H x 24"W, Elmore Co., ID, 5200 feet
Description: Succulent like leaves on medium woody shrubs. Light purple bell flowers.
Cold Hardiness: Z4a-7a.
Sun Exposure: Part sun. Plants prefer filtered afternoon shade.
Flowering Time: Mid spring to early summer.
Soil Mix: Well draining, rocky, sandy loam.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offers, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Penstemon gairdneri , "Gairdner's Beardtongue", 10"H x 12"W, Owyhee Co., ID 4600 feet
Description: Thyme like leaves on short woody plants. Bluish purple flowers.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a,
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Mid spring to early summer.
Soil Mix: Sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Eleven pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Penstemon miser , "Malheur Penstemon", 10"H x 8"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3100 feet
Description: Dwarf herbaceous plants. Flowers mostly blue, occasionally pink, on short racemes.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a,
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Mid spring to early summer.
Soil Mix: Sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Four pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Penstemon superbus , "Superb Penstemon", 60"H x 24"W, Graham Co., AZ, 3500 feet
Description: Robust mounds of bluish green leaves. Flowers coral red on tall racemes a hummingbird favorite.
Cold Hardiness: Z7a-10a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Mid spring to mid summer. Long flowering period for this Penstemon. The bright red flowers the hummingbirds favorite.
Soil Mix: Sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Four pictures.
2 offers, 100 seeds for $4.00, 1/2 gram (1000+ seed) for $12.00.
Phoenicaulis cheiranthoides , "Dagger Pod", 6"H x 8"W, Washington Co., ID, 3400 feet
Description: Low tuffs of chalky blue gray leaves from a woody caudex. Tiny pink flowers densely packed on short racemes.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun. Plants thrive on open rocky slopes and go dormant during the heat of summer.
Flowering Time: Early to mid spring.
Soil Mix: A sharp draining rocky, sandy mix is recommended.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Five pictures.
1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
Salvia dorrii , "Purple Sage", 24"H x 36"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3400 feet
Description: Medium sized shrubs with aromatic leaves. Flowers and bracts variably light to dark purple.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun. Plants love sunbaked hillsides
Flowering time: Primarily spring, however plants are opportunistic and can flower if moderate temperatures and adequate moisture persist.
Soil Mix: A sharp draining rocky, sandy mix is recommended.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs )
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2 offers, 100 seeds for $4.50, 500 seeds for $18.50.
Eremurus bungei , "Foxtail Lilly", 48"H x 12"W, ex. cultivation (origin, desert regions of western Asia)
Description: Low succulent like rosettes emerge from star shaped tubers. Tall racemes of yellow, fading to brown.
Cold Hardiness: Z5b-8b,
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Mid spring to mid summer.
Soil Mix: Well draining sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
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Salvia pachyphylla "Tulare" , "California Blue Sage", 30"H x 36"W, Tulare Co., CA, 6100 feet
Description: Medium woody shrubs with powdery gray green scented leaves. Purplish blue flowers from dark purple bracts.
Cold Hardiness: Z6a-9a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Late spring through early fall. Deep water monthly during the heat of summer to keep the flowers coming if natural conditions are dry.
Soil Mix: A sandy loam mix with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = WM (60-75 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.50
Zinnia grandiflora , "Rocky Mountain Zinnia", 5"H x 36"W, Coconino Co., AZ, 5300 feet
Description: Low spreading mats covered in golden yellow flowers with orange centers.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a - 8a
Sun Exposure: Plants prefer full sun to hold their best shape.
Flowering Time: Mid summer to fall. Plants flower freely with supplementary watering during the heat of summer.
Soil Mix: A well drained sandy, loam mix is recommended.
Germination code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Grayia spinosa , "Spiny Hopsage", 48"H x 60"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3400 feet.
Description: Medium to large woody shrubs with thick succulent like leaves. Flowers inconspicuous but mature into colorful seeds of red, pink or yellow.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering time: Early spring.
Soil Mix: Well draining sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Sold out. Next availability expected to be fall 2023.
Eriogonum fasciculatum , "Eastern Mojave Buckwheat", 30'H x 36"W, Lincoln Co., NV, 4100 feet.
Description: Low to medium sized woody shrubs. Umbels white, ageing to rusty colors.
Cold Hardiness: Z7a-10a. Plants can withstand short periods on intense cold but can succumb to prolonged periods of continuous freezing without protection.
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Flowering Time: Early to late summer.
Soil Mix: Half rock sandy loam.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Eriogonum calcareum, " Whitewoolly Buckwheat", 24" H x 24"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3100 feet
Description: Plants start as wooly leaved cushions but eventually develop short branching trunks. Umbels of yellow top very long stems of a foot or more.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun. Plants thrive on sunbaked rocky slopes.
Flowering Time: Mid to late summer, occasionally into early fall if moisture is adequate.
Soil Mix: Well draining rocky sandy loam.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
Sold out! Next availability expected to be fall 2023.
Artemisia tridentata , "Big Sagebrush", 72"H x 72"W, Owyhee Co., 3100 feet
Description: Small tri-lobed, sage scented leaves on medium to large woody shrubs. Flowers inconspicuous and wind pollinated.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a - 8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Late summer to fall.
Soil Mix: Gently sloped sandy loam.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Purshia tridentata, "Bitterbrush", 72"H x 72'W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3100 feet
Description: Medium to large woody shrubs. Flowers light yellow and slightly fragrant.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun recommended. Plants are adaptable and grow in a variety of conditions from full sun to part shade.
Flowering Time: Early to mid spring.
Soil Mix: A well drained sandy, loam mix is recommended.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs )
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
Sold out! Next availability expected to be fall 2024.
Psorothamnus thompsoniae , "Thompson's Indigiobush", 24"H x 36"W, Garfield Co., UT, 5500 feet
Description: Medium sized thorny bushes with tiny leaves. Flowers small but in profusion in purple to lavender colors.
Cold Hardiness: Z6b-9b
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Late spring to early summer, however plants are opportunistic and can flower if moderate temperatures and adequate moisture persist.
Soil Mix: A sharp draining, rocky, sandy mix is recommended.
Germination Code = WM (60-75 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
Oenothera caespitosa ssp. marginata , "Desert Evening Primrose", 5"H x 15"W, Malheur Co., OR, 2500 feet
Description: Tuffs of hairy leaf margined rosettes. Large white flowers age to pink.
Cold Hardiness: Z5-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Primarily spring, however plants are oportunistic and can flower anytime moderate temperatures and adequate rainfall persist.
Soil Mix: Rocky sandy loam.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Eriogonum ovalifolium (yellow) , "Cushion Buckwheat", 12"H x 12"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3400 feet
Description: Low tight cushions of powdery bluish green. Sulphur yellow umbels in this population.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Late spring to early summer.
Soil Mix: Half rock sandy loam.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Four pictures.
2 offers, 100 seeds for $4.00, 1/2 gram (1000+ seeds) for $12.00.
Erigeron linearis , "Desert Yellow Fleabane", 6"H x 6"W, Malheur Co., OR, 2700 feet
Description: Low grassy tuffs. Yellow rayed daisy flowers.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Early spring to early summer.
Soil Mix: Sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Four pictures.
1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
Dalea purpurea, "Violet Prairie Clover", 24"H x 24"W, ex. cultivation. Origin: widespread in central USA
Description: Pinnate leaves on long stems emerge from a woody root crown. Dense spikes of bright purple.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Late spring to early summer.
Soil Mix: An elevated,well drained, sandy, loam mix is recommended.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Caesalpinia gilliesii , "Yellow Bird of Paradise", 96"H x 96"W, ex. cultivation. Origin: Arid regions of western Argentina.
Description: Large bushes to small trees with tiny leaves. Large yellow flowers with long bright red staimens attractive to hummingbirds.
Cold Hardiness : 7b-10b, Plants can withstand short periods on intense cold but can succumb to prolonged periods of continuous freezing without protection.
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Late spring to fall.
Soil Mix: Well Draining sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = WM (60-75 F, as daytime highs)
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1 offer, 25 seeds for $3.00.
Artemisia rigida , "Scabland Sage", 24"H x 36"W, Grant Co., WA, 1000 feet
Description: Short to medium size winter deciduous shrubs. Flowers inconspicuous and wind pollinated.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Late summer to fall.
Soil Mix: An elevated, sharp draining, rocky, sandy mix is recommended.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs )
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1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Astragalus mollissimus var. thompsoniae , "Woolly Locoweed", 8"H x 10"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3500 feet
Description: Clumps of hairy pinnate leaves. Purple pea flowers on short stems.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Primarily early to late spring, however additional flowers can appear if adequate moisture and cooler temperatures persist.
Soil Mix: An elevated, sharp draining, rocky, sandy mix is recommended..
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Four pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Erigeron bloomeri, "Scabland Fleabane", 8"H x 8"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 4600 feet
Description: Robust tuffs of grassy foliage. Yellow rayless daises, occasionally with rays in this population.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Early spring to early summer.
Soil Mix: Sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
Sold out! Next availability expected to be fall 2023.
Encelia virginensis , "Virgin River Brittlebush", 36"H x 48"W, Lincoln Co., NV, 5000 feet
Description: Medium sized semi woody shrubs with small sandpapery leaves of green to bluish green. Small rayed sunflowers on tall stems.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 6b-9b
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Primarily mid spring to early summer, however plants are opportunistic and can flower if adequate moisture is available.
Soil Mix: An elevated, sharp draining, rocky, sandy mix is recommended.
Germination Code = WM (60-75 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Five pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Eriogonum shockleyi , "Shockley's Buckwheat", 1"H x 10"W, White Pine Co., NV, 5800 feet
Description: Tiny succulent like leaves on dwarf flat mats. Tiny umbels of creamy to sulphur yellow barely rise above the leaves.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Late spring to early summer. Plants are opportunistic and will continue to flower if enough moisture is present.
Soil Mix: Half rock sandy loam.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. One picture.
1 offer, 20 seeds for $3.00.
Sold out. Next availability expected to be fall 2024.
Symphoricarpos longiflorus , "Desert Snowberry", 48"H x 48"W, Churchill Co., NV, 4900 feet
Description: Medium sized woody shrubs with dense lateral branching. Flowers light to dark pink, tubular to 1 inch in length.
Cold Hardiness: Z6b-9b
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Primarily spring, however plants are opportunistic and can flower anytime as long as the conditions are moderately cool and wet.
Soil Mix: A sharp draining, rocky, sandy mix is recommended.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, 6 pictures: Here , Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window Five pictures.
Sold out! Next availability expected to be fall 2024.
Salvia pachyphylla "Riverside" , "California Blue Sage", 30"H x 36" W, Riverside Co., CA, 7800 feet
Description: Medium woody shrubs. This form with mixed bract (yellow, green, or dark purple) and flower colors (purple, pink or white).
Cold Hardiness: Z6a-9a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Late spring through early fall.
Soil Mix: A sandy loam mix with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = WM (60-75 F, as daytime high s)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Three pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.50.
Calylophus lavandulifolius , "Sundrops", 5"H x 24"W, Lincoln Co., NV, 5800 feet
Description: Low herbaceous mats spreading from rhizomes. Bright yellow flowers, mostly nocturnal but remaing open on cooler days.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Primarily spring, however plants are opportunistic and can flower as long as adequate moisture is available.
Soil Mix: Well draining sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. One picture.
1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
Berlandiera lyrata , "Chocolate Flower", 24"H x 24"W, Cimerron Co., OK, 4400 feet
Description: Low herbaceous plants. Chocolate scented yellow flowers are semi nocturnal.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full to part sun. Plants are weakly stemmed and are best grown in groups or amongst other plants.
Flowering Time: Late spring to fall.
Soil Mix: Gently sloped sandy loam.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
Hymenoxys scaposa, "Four Nerve Daisy", 10"H x 24"W, Union Co., NM, 4800 feet
Description: Clumps of grassy foliage. Yellow daisy flowers.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Primarily spring, however plants are opportunistic and can flower anytime moderate temperatures and adequate rainfall persist
Soil Mix: Plants are adaptable and do well in sandy loam or gravely mixes as long as the drainage is good.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Gaillardia aristata , "Blanketflower", 24"H x 36"W, ex. cultivation, widespread western USA
Description: Low rounded herbaceous shrubs. Multicolored flowers of red, orange & yellow.
Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Freely flowering, though in flushes as plants set their seed they start flowering again.
Soil Mix: Sandy loam
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Three pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00
Oenothera pallida , "Pale Evening Primrose", 12"H x 36"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3100 feet
Description: Low rounded herbaceous mounds. White flowers in profusion age to pink.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a,
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Early spring to early summer.
Soil Mix: Sandy loam with some gravel. Plants primarily grow in stabilized sand dune areas.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Four pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Salvia greggii , "Texas Sage", 36"H x 48"W, ex. cultivation.
Description: Small to medium shrubs and fragrant green leaves. Reddish pink flowers on short racemes.
Cold Hardiness: Z6b-9b
Sun Exposure: Full to part sun. Plants and flowers hold up better with some afternoon broken shade.
Flowering Time: Spring to fall. Plants are opportunistic and can flower anytime with moderate temperatures and adequate moisture.
Soil Mix: Sandy loam mix with good drainage.
Germination Code = WM (60-75 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Three pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Physaria didymocarpa , "Bladderpod", 2"H x 5"W, Malheur Co., OR, 4700 feet
Description: Small leathery rosettes of chalky blue green leaves disappear under a cloud of tiny yellow flowers.
Cold Hardiness: 5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full Sun. Plants thrive on open rocky slopes.
Flowering time: Early to mid spring.
Soil Mix: A sharp draining rocky, sandy mix is recommended.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
Heliomeris multiflora var. nevadensis , "Nevada Goldeneye", 24"H x 24"W, Lincoln Co., NV, 5800 feet
Description: Low herbaceous airy shrubs from slow spreading rhizomes.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun. Plants thrive on sunbaked rocky slopes or roadsides where theirs storm water runoff.
Flowering Time: Late spring to fall. Plants are everblooming providing theirs adequate moisture.
Soil Mix: Equal parts gravel and sandy loam.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer: 100 seeds for $4.00.
> Wyethia helianthoides , "White Ray Mule's Ears", 12"H x 12"W, Washington Co., ID, 3400 feet
Description: Large leaved rosettes similar to the common Balsamroot. Large pure white rayed flowers up to 4 or more inches in diameter.
Cold Hardiness: Z4b-7b, Most of these occur at higher altitudes, so this was a surprise find at this low of elevation.
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Early to mid spring. In habitat the plants tend to go dormant during the summer heat.
Soil Mix: Sandy, clay loam mix. Plants prefer moister spring run off areas.
Germin ation Code = CW ( 45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Eight pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
> Stanleya pinnata , "Desert Princesplume", 48"H x 24"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3400 feet
Description: Low herbaceous plants from a woody base and bluish gray green leaves. Dense yellow flowers on tall racemes up to 4 feet or more.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a - 8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun. Plants love sunbaked hillsides.
Flowering Time: Primarily spring but can continue into summer if conditions remain cool and or moist.
Soil Mix: Mostly sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
> Sphaeralcea coccinea , "Scarlet Globemallow", 15"H x 15"W, Owyhee Co., ID, 3100 feet
Description: Low herbaceous plants sprouting from a semi woody root crown or creeping rhizomes. Scarlet orange flowers in profusion on short racemes.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a - 8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun. Plants prefer open rocky hillsides.
Flowering Time: Early spring to early summer.
Soil Mix: A sharp draining, rocky, sandy mix is recommended.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Three pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
> Monardella macrantha , "Red Mountainbalm", San Diego Co., CA, 6000 feet
Description: Low spreading mats of near evergreen leaves. Clusters of bright red tubular flowers nestled in the foliage attractive to hummingbirds.
Cold Hardiness: Z6b-9b, Plants have proven to be quite cold hardy with little to no damage after subzero freezing weather.
Sun Exposure: Full to part. Plants tend to prefer dappled shade in the afternoon hours.
Flowering Time: Primarily spring, however plants are opportunistic and can flower anytime moderate temperatures and adequate rainfall persist.
Soil Mix: Sharp draining rocky sandy loam.
Germination Code = WM (60-75 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00
> Eriogonum thymoides , "Thymeleaf Buckwheat", 10"H x 10"W, Gooding Co., ID, 5200 feet
Description: Dwarf mini bonsai plants, this form with reddish tinted blue leaves. Simple umbels of pink white.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun. Plants thrive on sun baked hillsides.
Flowering Time: Early to mid spring.
Soil Mix: Half rock sandy loam.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00
Sold out. Next availability expected to be summer 2024.
> Eriogonum thymoides , "Thymeleaf Buckwheat", 10"H x 10"W, Washington Co., ID, 3400 feet
Description: Dwarf mini bonsai plants and tiny green thyme like leaves. Simple umbels of mostly white.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun. Plants thrive on sun baked hillsides.
Flowering Time: Early to mid spring.
Soil Mix: Half rock sandy loam.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Fourteen pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00
Sold out. Next availability expected to be summer 2024.
> Eriogonum sphaerocephalum, "Rock Buckwheat", Owyhee Co., ID, 4600 feet
Description: Compact form occurring on windswept ridges with short umbels of sulphur yellow ageing to rusty colors.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun. Plants thrive on sun baked hillsides.
Flowering Time: Early to mid spring.
Soil Mix: Half rock sandy loam.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00
> Eriogonum ovalifolium (multicolor) , "Cushion Buckwheat", Owyhee Co., ID, 3100 feet
Description: Low tight cushions of powdery bluish green. Variable colors in this population, creamy white, pinkish or yellow tinted umbels.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Early to late spring.
Soil Mix: Half rock sandy loam.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Five pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
> Cryptantha spiculifera , "Snake River Cryptantha", 12"H x 8"H, Owyhee Co., ID, 3100 feet
Description: Low herbaceous tuffs of spiky leaves. Tight spikes of small white flowers.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Early to late spring.
Soil Mix: Well draining sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. One picture.
1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00
> Chaetopappa ericoides, "Rose Heath", White Pine Co., NV, 6700 feet
Description: Low spreading mats from rhizomes. White aster flowers.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Flowering Time: Primarily spring, however plants are opportunistic and will continue to flower if adequate moisture is available.
Soil Mix: Sharp draining rocky sandy loam.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00
> Camassia quamash var. utahensis , "Camas", Gem Co., UT, 4100 feet
Description: Thick grassy tuffs from edible bulbs. Lavender to purple flowers.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Early to mid spring.
Soil Mix: Gentle sloped sandy loam.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Five pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
> Astragalus purshii var. glareosus , "Woollypod Milkvetch", 2"H x 10"W, Gem Co., ID, 2800 feet
Description: Larger mats of woolly leaves than var. purshii. Purple pea flowers.
Cold Hardiness: Z5a-8a
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time : Early to mid spring.
Soil Type: Sharp draining rocky sandy loam.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer, 50 seeds for $3.00.
> Allium parvum , "Small Onion", Washington Co., ID, 3"H x 3"W, 3400 feet.
Description: Light pink flowers over inconspicuous leaf pairs.
Cold Hardiness: Z5b-8b
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Flowering Time: Early spring.
Soil Mix: Well draining sandy loam with a bit of gravel.
Germination Code = FZ (32-45 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo gallery link, click on thumbnail. This will open a new window. Two pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
Sold out . Next availability expected to be late spring 2024.
Geoscape Desert Nursery
Cold hardy cactus, succulents, and perennials for the rock gardening enthusiast.
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Perennials Seed Page, Updated 9/2/2023
In all cases, seeds will only germinate in specific temperature ranges and will remain dormant until those conditions are met. These can be grouped into four categories (see individual listings for " Germination Code ") with the first two needing at least 6-8 weeks of cold stratification (freeze/thawing) to stimulate germination and are best sown in fall just before the freezing nights begin. Germination begins once the temperatures start to rise back above freezing during the day on a regular basis in mid to late winter.
1. FZ = 32-45 F, Freezing weather germinating, best sown in fall. Seeds germinate on warmer winter days over the winter.
2. CW = 45-60 F, Cold weather germinating, best sown in fall. Seeds germinate near the end of winter as the ground begins to thaw out and days start to warm up more.
3. WM = 60-75 F, Cool to warm weather germinating. Seeds can also be sown in fall but the seedlings can be lost if it gets too cold during the winter, therefore late winter sowing is recommended.
4. HW = 75+ F, Warm to hot weather germinating. Best sown in late spring to early summer. These seeds need persistent heat to germinate.
Spring 2023 Seed List:
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Agastache cusickii , "Cusicks Giant Hyssop", 36"H x 36"W, Owyhee Co., 6100 feet
Description: Low herbaceous plants with intensely mint scented leaves. Flowers white on tall spikes.
Cold Hardiness: Z4a-7a,
Sun Exposure: Full to part. Plants typically grow at higher elevations and afternoon filtered shade is recommended at elevations below 4000 feet.
Flowering Time: Early to late spring.
Soil Mix: Gently sloped sandy loam.
Germination Code = CW (45-60 F, as daytime highs)
Flickr photo galley link, click on thumbnail. This will open in a new window. 5 pictures.
1 offer, 100 seeds for $4.00.
