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Hedysarum boreale ( Utah Sweetvetch )
Habitat sagebrush plains & foothills, dry & rocky
Soil coarse-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 12-18 USDA Zones 3-7
Bloom Period May-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 8-24 Width (in) 12-18
Seeds per lb 43000 Lbs per acre 41

Germination Information


Scarify and 30-60 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall without pretreatment. Plant 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep

Other Information


var. Timp (pdf)

 - from Orem Co UT, selected for seedling vigor seed production nitrogen fixation and longevity

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Hedysarum boreale


Helenium autumnale ( Sneezeweed )
Habitat Plains-montane,moist meadows
Soil coarse-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20+ USDA Zones 4-9
Bloom Period Aug-Sept Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-40 Width (in) 12-24
Seeds per lb 204300 Lbs per acre 9

Germination Information


14-30 day cool moist strat. Plant outside fall to early spring. Plant to 1/8 inch deep

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Range of Helenium autumnale


Helianthella parryi ( Little Sunflower )
Habitat Montane-subalpine, open pine forests
Soil coarse-sandy Sun full sun-part shade
Annual Precip. (in) 18-30 USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period July-Aug Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 8-20 Width (in) 6-10
Seeds per lb 130000 Lbs per acre 13

Germination Information


No pretreatment necessary Plant outside spring or summer plant to 1/4 inch deep.

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Helianthella quinquenervis ( Aspen Sunflower )
Habitat Montane-Subalpine
Soil loamy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20-30 USDA Zones 2-3
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 20-64 Width (in) 12-24
Seeds per lb 104420 Lbs per acre 17

Germination Information


No pretreatment necessary, plant outside spring or summer. Plant to 1/4 inch deep.

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Range of Helianthella quinquenervis


Helianthella uniflora ( Sagebrush Sunflower )
Habitat Sagebrush from mid to high elevation
Soil loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-30 USDA Zones 4-6
Bloom Period July-Aug Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 15-48 Width (in) 18-24
Seeds per lb 125000 Lbs per acre 14

Germination Information


No pretreatment necessary, plant outside spring or summer. Plant on soil surface or to 1/8 inch deep

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Helianthella uniflora


Helianthus annuus ( Annual Sunflower )
Habitat Widespread, disturbed soils, roadsides
Soil coarse-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 12-60 USDA Zones 3-9
Bloom Period July-Sept Life Span Annual
Height (in) 24-100 Width (in) 24-48
Seeds per lb 115000 Lbs per acre 15

Germination Information


No pretreatment necessary, plant outside fall to early summer. Plant to 1/4 inch deep. Best germination if soil is above 45 F.

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Helianthus annuus


Helianthus maxmiliani ( Maxmilians Sunflower )
Habitat Widespread, disturbed soils, roadsides
Soil coarse-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 12-60 USDA Zones 3-9
Bloom Period July-Oct Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 24-100 Width (in) 24-48
Seeds per lb 120000 Lbs per acre 15

Germination Information


No pretreatment necessary, plant outside fall to early summer. Plant to 1/4 inch deep. Best germination if soil is above 45 F.

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Helianthus maxmiliani


Helianthus nuttallii ( Marsh Sunflower )
Habitat Montane-northern G. P., wet meadows.
Soil loamy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20+ USDA Zones 3-6
Bloom Period July-Aug Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 24-60 Width (in) 12-72
Seeds per lb 217000 Lbs per acre 8

Germination Information


45 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. Plant to 1/4 inch deep.

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Range of Helianthus nuttallii


Helianthus petiolaris ( Plains Sunflower )
Habitat Plains to foothills, sandy dry soil
Soil sandy-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 8-20 USDA Zones 4-7
Bloom Period July-Sept Life Span Annual
Height (in) 12-30 Width (in) 12-24
Seeds per lb 120000 Lbs per acre 15

Germination Information


No pretreatment necessary or 30-90 day cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall. Plant to 1/4 inch deep

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Range of Helianthus petiolaris


Helianthus pumilus ( Foothills Sunflower )
Habitat Foothills-montane, slopes, coarse soils
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 12-20 USDA Zones 4-5
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 18-32 Width (in) 18-32
Seeds per lb 200000 Lbs per acre 9

Germination Information


30-60 day cool moist stratification. or plant outside in the fall. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Helianthus pumilus


Heliomeris multiflora ( Showy Goldeneye )
Habitat Foothills-montane, dry slopes.
Soil sandy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 15-24 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period July-Sept Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 10-36 Width (in) 10-36
Seeds per lb 1215000 Lbs per acre 1

Germination Information


No pretreatment necessary. Plant outside fall to early summer to 1/16 inch deep.

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

USDA Plant Guide (pdf), UP Ron Bell

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Range of Heliomeris multiflora


Heracleum maximum ( Cow Parsnip )
Habitat montane-alpine wet soils,streambanks
Soil sandy-clayey Sun sun-partial shade
Annual Precip. (in) 20+ USDA Zones 2-6
Bloom Period June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 24-60 Width (in) 24-48
Seeds per lb 77000 Lbs per acre 23

Germination Information


3 day water soak then 60-120 days cool moist stratification, or plant outside in the fall. Plant to 1/4 inch deep. Very dormant seed, may take up to 3 years to germinate.

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Range of Heracleum maximum


Heterotheca villosa ( Hairy Goldenaster )
Habitat Montane-plains dry meadows
Soil gravelly-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-30 USDA Zones 4-8
Bloom Period June-Aug Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 4-12 Width (in) 8-18
Seeds per lb 336,000 Lbs per acre4

Germination Information


Generally non dormant. Plant outside fall or spring. Cover with thin layer of soil.

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Range of Heterotheca villosa


Hymenopappus newberryi ( Newberry's Plainsman )
Habitat Dry open sites, montane
Soil fine loams Sun Full
Annual Precip. (in) 15-25 USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period July-Aug Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 10-18 Width (in) 6-12
Seeds per lb 228800 Lbs per acre 8

Germination Information


Plant outside in the fall cover with coarse sand.

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Hymenoxys hoopesii ( Orange Mountain Daisy )
Habitat montane-subalpine open meadows
Soil sandy-clayey Sun partial shade
Annual Precip. (in) 15-30 USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period July-August Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-40 Width (in) 18-32
Seeds per lb 181600 Lbs per acre 10

Germination Information


No pretreatment necessary, plant outside fall to spring. Plant to 1/4 inch deep

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Range of Hymenoxys hoopesii


Iliamna rivularis ( Wild Hollyhock )
Habitat Montane-subalpine, moist soils
Soil loamy Sun full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 20-30 USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 24-48 Width (in) 24-60
Seeds per lb 800000 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


Scarify and plant outside in the fall to late winter. Plant to 1/8 inch deep.

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Range of Iliamna rivularis


Ipomoea leptophylla ( Bush Morning Glory )
Habitat Great Plains, sandy, dry to moist soils
Soil sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-18 USDA Zones 4-7
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-48 Width (in) 36-72
Seeds per lb 5900 Lbs per acre 100

Germination Information


30-60 day cool moist stratification or plant outside fall or winter. Plant to 1/4 inch deep

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Ipomopsis aggregata ( Scarlet Gilia )
Habitat Foothills to Montane, slopes.
Soil sandy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 12-30 USDA Zones 3-4
Bloom Period June-August Life Span Biennial
Height (in) 20-36 Width (in) 4-18
Seeds per lb 340000 Lbs per acre 5

Germination Information


45-90 day cold moist stratification or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant to 1/8 inch deep

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Ipomopsis aggregata


Ipomopsis longiflora ( Blue Gilia )
Habitat Pinon Juniper meadows, dry washes.
Soil sandy-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 8-18 USDA Zones 4-6
Bloom Period June-August Life Span Biennial
Height (in) 6-18 Width (in) 4-6
Seeds per lb 360000 Lbs per acre 10

Germination Information


30 day cool moist stratification or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant to 1/8 inch deep.

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Iris missouriensis ( Rocky Mountain Iris )
Habitat Plains-Montane, moist to wet meadows, allegedly deer proof.
Soil sandy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 24+ USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period May-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-24 Width (in) 4-12
Seeds per lb 21000 Lbs per acre 80

Germination Information


120-180 days cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall in moist soil. Plant to 1/4 inch deep.

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Leptodactylon pungens (Prickly Gilia )
Habitat Foothills-montane, outwash fans, gravelly or rocky places
Soil rocky-sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-18 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period May-June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 6-12 Width (in) 6-12
Seeds per lb 5000000 Lbs per acre 0.25

Germination Information


No pretreatment. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant as shallowly as possible.

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Range of Leptodactylon pungens


Liatris punctata ( Dotted Gayfeather )
Habitat Great Plains-foothills, montane
Soil sandy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 14-26 USDA Zones 3-6
Bloom Period Aug-Oct Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 4-32 Width (in) 6-24
Seeds per lb 168000 Lbs per acre 10

Germination Information


No pretreatment. Plant outside spring or summer. Plant as shallowly as possible.

Other Information


gophers will eat roots. Butterflies attracted to flowers. Deer typically do not eat.

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Liatris punctata


Ligularia amplectens (Subalpine Groundsel )
Habitat Upper montane, subalpine, moist to wet soils
Soil coarse-sandy Sun Part to full shade
Annual Precip. (in) 25+ USDA Zones 2-3
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-18 Width (in) 8-18
Seeds per lb 750000 Lbs per acre 6

Germination Information


45 cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall or winter. plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Ligularia amplectens


Ligularia bigelovii (Nodding Groundsel )
Habitat Upper montane, subalpine, aspen groves, moist meadows, gravelly draws
Soil coarse-sandy Sun Full sun to part shade
Annual Precip. (in) 20-40 USDA Zones 2-3
Bloom Period July-Aug Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-36 Width (in) 6-12
Seeds per lb 775000 Lbs per acre 2

Germination Information


45 cool moist stratification or plant outside in the fall or winter. Plant on soil surface and cover with a thin layer of sand

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Range of Ligularia bigelovii


Linum lewisii ( Blue Flax )
Habitat Plains-montane, wide range of sites
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-24 USDA Zones 2-7
Bloom Period June Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-36 Width (in) 12-32
Seeds per lb 295000 Lbs per acre 6

Germination Information


No pretreatment necessary plant outside fall spring or summer. Plant to 1/4 inch deep

Other Information


Maple Grove was collected from Maple Grove UT area

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

USDA Plant Guide, Appar (pdf)

USDA Plant Guide, Maple Grove (pdf)

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Range of Linum lewisii


Lithospermum multiflorum ( Puccoon )
Habitat Foothills, Pinon Juniper, to Montane forests
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun-part shade
Annual Precip. (in) 10-20 USDA Zones 3-7
Bloom Period May-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 10-18 Width (in)10-18
Seeds per lb 50000 Lbs per acre 8

Germination Information


Plant outside in the fall. May take several years to germinate

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Range of Lithospermum multiflorum


Lupinus alpestris ( Mountain Lupine )
Habitat foothills-montane sagebrush
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 12-20 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-36 Width (in) 24-36
Seeds per lb 25000 Lbs per acre 70

Germination Information


30-45 day cool moist stratification or plant outside fall to early spring. Plant 1/4 to 1/8 inch deep

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Range of Lupinus alpestris


Lupinus argenteus ( Silver Lupine )
Habitat Plains-montane, sagebrush, dry soils,
Soil sandy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 18-30 USDA Zones 2-5
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-36 Width (in) 24-36
Seeds per lb 25878 Lbs per acre 67

Germination Information


45 day cool moist or hot water soak (place seed in boiling water for 1 minute, then remove)or scarify with sandpaper or plant outside in fall. Plant to 1/4 inch deep

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Range of Lupinus argenteus


Lupinus caudatus ( Tailcup Lupine )
Habitat Montane-subalpine, aspen groves
Soil sandy-clayey Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 18-30 USDA Zones 2-5
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-36 Width (in) 24-36
Seeds per lb 25878 Lbs per acre 67

Germination Information


45 day cool moist or hot water soak (place seed in boiling water for 1 minute, then remove)or scarify with sandpaper or plant outside in fall. Plant to 1/4 inch deep

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Range of Lupinus caudatus


Lupinus plattensis ( Platte Lupine )
Habitat Plains-foothills, dry soils,
Soil coarse-sandy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 12-24 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period June-July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-36 Width (in) 24-40
Seeds per lb 22000 Lbs per acre 80

Germination Information


45 day cool moist or hot water soak (bring water to nearly boiling and then pour over seeds and let soak for 12-24 hrs) or scarify with sandpaper or plant outside in fall. Plant to 1/4 inch deep.

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Range of Lupinus plattensis


Lupinus pusillus ( Ant Money )
Habitat Plains-foothills, G.B., p-j
Soil coarse-sandy Sun full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 8-18 USDA Zones 3-5
Bloom Period May-July Life Span Annual
Height (in) 6-12 Width (in) 6-12
Seeds per lb 26,000 Lbs per acre 67

Germination Information


45 day cool moist or hot water soak or sandpaper scarify or plant outside in the fall. Plant up to 1/4 inch deep

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Range of Lupinus pusillus


Lupinus sericeus ( Silky Lupine )
Habitat Sagebrush-montane, dry soil,
Soil coarse-loamy Sun Full sun
Annual Precip. (in) 10-30 USDA Zones 3-6
Bloom Period July Life Span Perennial
Height (in) 12-36 Width (in) 24-40
Seeds per lb 25878 Lbs per acre 67

Germination Information


45 day cool moist or hot water soak or scarify with sandpaper or plant outside in fall. plant to 1/4 inch

USDA Plant Guide (pdf)

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Range of Lupinus sericeus