Drought Tolerant Edelweiss Leontopodium Alpinum Ground Cover Plant Seed

Edelweiss Seeds

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Edelweiss (Leontopodium Alpinum) - Grow these famous flowers from Edelweiss seeds! Edelweiss is a favorite wildflower of the Swiss Alps, best suited to growing in a well-drained rock garden, mass ground cover planting, or alpine trough.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

6 - 8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Gritty, well-drained, pH 6.8 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 35 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil

SOWING RATE

8 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

8 inches

NOTE

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Edelweiss

Edelweiss (Leontopodium Alpinum) - Grow these famous flowers from Edelweiss seeds! Edelweiss is a favorite wildflower of the Swiss Alps, best suited to growing in a well-drained xeriscape rock garden, mass ground cover planting, or alpine trough. Leontopodium Alpinum plants form a low clump of silvery grey foliage, bearing clusters of wooly white flowers with small flower heads held in stars of glistening whitish bracts in early summer.

Europeans historically have used the Edelweiss herb as a tea to treat diarrhea and dysentery. Edelweiss herb plants are also used widely as a cosmetic cream to aid healing and control facial wrinkles.

A variety of uses

This flower is good for cutting, and it can be used in fresh or dried arrangements. Rock gardens, raised beds, or even containers are also great environments for Edelweiss.

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How to grow

How To Grow Edelweiss From Seed: It is recommended to sow Edelweiss ground cover seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before last frost and transplant outdoors when temperatures have warmed.

Edelweiss herb seeds are very small, so do not cover them. Just gently press seeds into the soil in the starter tray. Water from underneath the tray. Transplant the Edelweiss ground cover in a mostly sunny area and in soil that has excellent drainage.

  • Sowing Rate: 8 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 21 - 35 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Depth: Do not cover, but lightly press into soil
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Plant Specifications

The Edelweiss Leontopodium Alpinum plant is low-growing and makes nice compact border plants. They will sometimes self-seed and come back even stronger the following spring. Best in regions with cool summers. Drought-tolerant once established.

  • Height: 6 - 8 inches
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 9
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Drought Tolerant: Yes

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 8

HEIGHT

12 - 18 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Winter

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 6.2 - 7.4

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

28 - 56 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 inches

Christmas Rose (Helleborus Niger) - Christmas Rose seeds can be started to grow this unique ornamental that blooms in the winter. Helleborus Niger Christmas Rose has a rugged, coarse-textured, leathery, shiny green foliage that remains attractive year-round. The plant is stemless, herbaceous and can be used as a ground cover that reaches 12 - 18 inches tall and spreads about the same across.

Great for edging

Grow Christmas Rose from flower seeds and use the ground cover plants to line the edges of a sidewalk or garden path. Edging a path is job that they perform very well and they can be seen up close and fully appreciated.

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How to grow

How To Grow Christmas Rose From Seed: If sowing the Christmas Rose seeds directly outdoors, sow the ground cover seeds in the fall. The flower seeds require a cold treatment to germinate. You can either sow them on the ground where you will be growing them permanently or sow the seeds in pots, and then bring the pots in after a month or so of freezing weather. The freezing will encourage them to germinate more easily.

If you choose to sow the Christmas Rose flower seeds indoors, freeze the seeds for 3 - 6 weeks to break dormancy, then plant the flower seeds in starting medium. When the plant is around 2 inches tall, transplant to the permanent place. Helleborus Niger plants can take up to 3 years to flower when grown by seeds. Christmas Rose is a poisonous plant.

  • Sowing Rate: 5 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 28 - 56 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts bumblebees
  • Depth: 1/16 inch
Helleborus Niger seeds

Flower Specifications

Christmas Rose flowers bloom in early winter to early spring with white flowers that might be tinged with pink. Christmas Rose plants are a perfect addition to give a garden some winter color. Foot traffic is not recommended.

  • Height: 12 - 18 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 8
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

Common Questions

Q

Why is it called a Christmas rose?

A

Originally native to mountainous central Europe, Helleborus niger is commonly known as the "Christmas rose" because it flowers during the winter, typically around Christmastime in mild climates. According to old folklore, it was believed to have emerged in the snow, said to have grown from the tears of a young girl who had no gift to present to Christ in Bethlehem.

Q

Will plants return each year?

A

Christmas roses are a perennial and will come back every year after dormancy when planted in the correct hardiness zones.

Q

Where do Christmas roses grow best?

A

The Christmas rose thrives when planted beneath a deciduous tree. This positioning provides the ideal shade in summer and the necessary sunlight in winter. Selecting the right location with proper drainage, neutral to alkaline soil, and suitable lighting is crucial for maintaining healthy evergreen leaves and preventing crown rot disease.

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

4 - 10

HEIGHT

6 - 8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Best in rich, well drain soil

DEER RESISTANT

No

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

55 - 65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seed and light cover no more than 1/8 inch deep

SOWING RATE

3 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

8 inches

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Leptosiphon

Leptosiphon Mix (Leptosiphon Hybrida French Hybrids Mix) - Start Leptosiphon seeds to start these dainty little flowers. Leptosiphon French Hybrids has the synonymous botanical name Linanthus androsaceus. This low-growing annual has fern-like foliage and hundreds of sweet little half inch star-shaped flowers that shine out from the foliage. The colors are mixed and bright in shades of rose, yellow, orange and cream. Leptosiphon uses include edging the front of the flower bed, containers, edging a pathway, or as a ground cover. Commonly known as False Baby Stars, this annual is lovely if it is allowed to spill over the edges of rocks or containers. It makes a carpet of color and is stunning!

Grow Leptosiphon seeds directly outside in a prepared seedbed after frost danger has passed. Press the flower seed into the soil and lightly cover. False Baby Stars flowers perform best in full sun, and they prefer rich, well-draining soil.

Common Questions

Q

Can I use leptosiphon in containers?

A

Yes, these little flowers will do well in a container.

Q

What are some good ways to use this plant around my landscape?

A

These cute little flowers are an excellent choice for the front of your beds, in containers, butterfly gardens, cottage gardens, prairies or planted along a pathway.

Q

Are pollinators attracted to this flower?

A

Yes, butterflies enjoy leptosiphon.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

5 - 10

HEIGHT

8 inches

WIDTH

30 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow with white edge

GROWTH RATE

Fast

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Sow seed 1/8 inch deep

SOIL TYPE

Fertile, well draind soil from sandy loam to clay

SOWING RATE

Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet or 3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination occurs

PLANT SPACING

24 inches

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Limnanthes

Beautiful & Unique Flower!

The Meadowfoam plant is great when used as a ground cover plant, and they will grow well in pots too!

Beautiful & Unique Flower!

Limnanthes Douglasii Seeds

How to Grow

Sow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed in spring after danger of frost has passed. Meadowfoam seed should be pressed into the soil and very lightly covered with soil. When large enough to handle, thin the Poached Egg Plant seedlings. You can also grow the Meadowfoam in containers. Use fertile, well drained soil from sandy loam to clay and in a spot with full sunlight. Keep the temperature below 60 degrees F, as the seeds won't germinate if the temperature is higher. Provide regular water to plants.

  • Depth: Sow seed 1/8 inch deep
  • Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
  • Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination occurs
Limnanthes Douglasii Seeds

Groundcover Specifications

Sowing Rate: Approximately 1,000 seeds covers 20 square feet, or 3 - 4 seeds per plant.

  • Plant Spacing: 24 inches
  • Height: 8 inches
  • Width: 30 inches
  • USDA Zones: 5 - 10

Meadowfoam (Limnanthes Douglasii) - Grow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds for this annual that is native to California. Limnanthes is commonly called Poached Egg Plant or Meadowfoam, and it is not only visually very striking and attractive, but it also has a very nice aroma as well. Limnanthes Poached Egg Plant is not fussy about soil, and it will easily and quickly spread, creating a low-growing, shiny, carpet. Each meadowfoam plant can spread up to 30 inches! Poached Egg Limnanthes is a very long blooming annual with a mass of charming, 1 inch clear white and lemony yellow 2-toned blooms on 8 inch stems. It easily sows its own flower seeds for next year's display. Meadowfoam plants are great as a ground cover plant, and they will grow well in pots too.

Sow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed in spring after danger of frost has passed. Meadowfoam seed should be pressed into the soil and very lightly covered with soil. When large enough to handle, thin the Poached Egg Plant seedlings. 

Common Questions

Q

What are these flowers used for in the landscape?

A

These are great for beds and borders, city gardens, prairie gardens, cottage gardens and in containers.

Q

Do these flowers attract any pollinators?

A

Yes, these flowers will reward your garden by attracting bees, butterflies and pollinating insects.

Q

Do I need to prune at the end of their bloom season?

A

Yes, these should be pruned back after they are done flowering.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

7 - 11

HEIGHT

4 inches

WIDTH

12 - 18 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 60 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow and lightly cover 1/16 inch

SOIL TYPE

Grows in a variety of soil types from sandy loams to clay

SOWING RATE

Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 18 inches

Polygonum Capitatum...

Can be grown to form a low-growing, spreading ground cover that is bright and cheery!

Polygonum Capitatum...

Polygonum Capitatum Seeds

How to Grow

Start Polygonum Capitatum seeds indoors in late winter for areas with a short growing season. Use quality seed starting soil and small pots. Press the ground cover seeds into the moistened soil and lightly cover. Maintain moisture until germination occurs. After danger of frost has passed, transplant the seedlings outdoors after hardening the ground cover plants for 10 days or more.

  • Sowing Rate: Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet
  • Average Germ Time: 21 - 60 days
  • Plant Spacing: 12 - 18 inches
  • Width: 12 - 18 inches & Height: 4 inches
Polygonum Capitatum Seeds

Groundcover Specifications

For areas with a long growing season, start the Knotweed ground cover seeds directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Prepare a seedbed and lightly cover the seeds with soil after broadcasting.

  • USDA Zones: 7 - 11
  • Season: Perennial

Pinkhead Smartweed (Polygonum Capitatum Punching Balls) - Polygonum Capitatum seeds can be grown to form a low-growing, spreading ground cover. A synonymous botanical name is Persicaria Capitata, and it has many common names: Pinkhead Smartweed, Pink Knotweed, Pink Clover, and Pink Fleece Flower. Pink Knotweed uses include containers, baskets, edging the front of the border or as ground cover plants. It looks especially lovely in raised beds or containers where it can spill over the edges. Pinkhead Smartweed is praised for its burgundy tinted foliage and small coral-pink round flower heads. It is a tough, easy-to-grow ground cover for sun or shade with a long bloom season.

Start Polygonum Capitatum seeds indoors in late winter for areas with a short growing season. Use quality seed starting soil and small pots. Press the ground cover seeds into the moistened soil and lightly cover. Maintain moisture until germination occurs. After danger of frost has passed, transplant the Pink Knotweeds seedlings outdoors after hardening the ground cover plants for 10 days or more. For areas with a long growing season, start the Knotweed ground cover seeds directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Prepare a weed-free seedbed and lightly cover the seeds with soil after broadcasting.

 

 

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

4 - 11

HEIGHT

6 - 8 inches

WIDTH

10 - 12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow

GROWTH RATE

Fast

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60 - 65F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 14 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seed

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.8 or higher

SOWING RATE

3 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

8 inches

NOTE

For detailed directions for indoor and outdoor planting, please Click Here

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Dahlberg Daisy

Dahlberg Daisy (Thymophylla Tenuiloba Gold Carpet) - Start Dahlberg Daisy seeds for a wonderfully colorful summer ground cover plant. Thymophylla Tenuiloba Dahlberg Daisy is a bushy, multi-branching little annual with deeply divided, threadlike leaves. Also known as Golden Fleece, this annual has a profusion of flower heads that measure about 1/2 inch across with bright golden yellow rays and yellow centers. It has a trailing habit, getting 6 - 8 inches high and spreading a little wider. The leaves have a pungent, lemony odor when crushed or bruised.



Great in hanging baskets

Dahlberg Daisy is good where a low edging is needed, providing color for several months. It also makes an excellent showing in a porch planter or a hanging basket.

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How to grow

How To Grow Dahlberg Daisy From Seed: Dahlberg Daisy Golden Fleece is normally treated as an annual, but sometimes survives for a second or third season in frost free areas.

Start the Dahlberg Daisy seeds indoors 8 - 10 weeks before the end of frost season. Sow the ground cover seeds on the soil surface and press them in. Keep the seeds moist until germination occurs. Transplant the Dahlbery Daisy plants outdoors once frost season is over.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per cell or approximately 5,000 seeds covers 100 square feet
  • Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Depth: Surface sow
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Flower Specifications

Dahlberg Daisy Thymophylla is used as a spring and summer ground cover plant for masses of color. It blooms for several months, but flowers best in late summer when temperatures begin to cool a bit. Dahlberg Daisies are quite tolerant of dry conditions and suffer during periods of high rainfall and humidity.

  • Height: 6 - 8 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 11
  • Season: Annual 

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Rock Garden Annuals - This wild flower seed mixture contains annual flowers that are perfect for the rock garden. These dwarf wildflowers only reach approximately 8 inches and have a long bloom season; however, annual flowers only last one year. Annual wildflowers typically drop their flower seeds in the fall and will re-seed themselves and come back the next spring for another beautiful display of colorful flowers.

Seeding Rate: 5,000 wild flower seeds covers approximately 150 square feet

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Rock Garden Perennials - This wild flower seed mixture contains perennial flowers that are perfect for the rock garden. These dwarf wildflowers only reach approximately 8 inches in height and have a long bloom season as the flower seed selection has different flowers blooming at different times. Perennial wildflowers come back year after year and do not need replanted.

Seeding Rate: 5,000 wild flower seeds covers approximately 150 square feet

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