Oregon Sunshine Seeds
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting just below the surface. For spring planting, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60-90 days before sowing. Thin or transplant seedlings.
Growing: This plant adapts well to areas with dry, rocky or sandy soil. Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well, and prefer dry soil. Excess moisture or poorly draining soil can cause disease. This plant develops quickly, blooming in their first season of growth. If blooming decreases, cut the plant back for new growth and blossoms. This plant spreads quickly if allowed to self-seed; to prevent this, remove the flowers after they have finished blooming but before the seed matures. This plant attracts butterflies and bees.
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: After flowering, the plant will produce small seed heads with mature black seed. Harvest the heads as soon as they ripen, since they soon drop their seed. Remove the heads and spread them out to dry, then thresh them to separate the seed from the husk. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Woolly Daisy, Woolly Sunflower
Latin Name: Eriophyllum lanatum
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 112,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers
DESCRIPTION
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Found in the western United States, this bright wildflower truly brings sunshine in its wake. The drought-tolerant plant springs up in dry and rocky locations in the wild but can be naturalized to most garden settings.
This bright wildflower can be found in the western United States, springing up in dry and rocky locations because of its excellent drought tolerance. Its common name of “wooly sunflower” refers to the white, hairy surface of the leaves, which conserves moisture and reflects the heat of the sun. The genus name “Eriophyllum” comes from Greek words meaning “wooly leaf,” while the species name “lanatum” means “covered with long wooly hair.” Lewis and Clark first described this flower at Camp Chopunnish, documenting their find on the 6th of June, 1806, near Idaho’s Clearwater River.
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting just below the surface. For spring planting, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60-90 days before sowing. Thin or transplant seedlings.
Growing: This plant adapts well to areas with dry, rocky or sandy soil. Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants tolerate drought well, and prefer dry soil. Excess moisture or poorly draining soil can cause disease. This plant develops quickly, blooming in their first season of growth. If blooming decreases, cut the plant back for new growth and blossoms. This plant spreads quickly if allowed to self-seed; to prevent this, remove the flowers after they have finished blooming but before the seed matures. This plant attracts butterflies and bees.
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: After flowering, the plant will produce small seed heads with mature black seed. Harvest the heads as soon as they ripen, since they soon drop their seed. Remove the heads and spread them out to dry, then thresh them to separate the seed from the husk. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Woolly Daisy, Woolly Sunflower
Latin Name: Eriophyllum lanatum
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Sunshine Seeds
Organic seeds grown in Nova Scotia, Canada. Flower, herb and vegetable seeds. Grow flowers in pots or the garden. Also available are select tree seeds, tree nuts and Autumn tree seedlings. For the convienience of worldwide Shipping,
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We have a selection of plants that are grown each year. We collect seeds from these flowers, vegetables, trees and herbs. Making these available for your growing pleasure whether you have a 25 year project or planting pots again on your patio or balcony. Grown organically in a permaculture garden in Nova Scotia, Canada or hand picked wild in Nova Scotia.
When I recieved my seeds I couldnt wait until i got them out in the garden. The flowers bloomed all summer. Thank you.
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