seeds: seeds: Packera obovata (running groundsel)

NEW ENGLAND ECOTYPE

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Seed sowing instructions

code C(60)
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Plant information

Packera obovata, running groundsel, is a perennial plant that grows up to about 18" in height and spreads vigorously through underground rhizomes. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil.

The yellow flowers of running groundsel bloom in the early to mid-spring and provide a valuable early nectar source for native bees, butterflies, and birds. This plant serves as a host plant for several butterfly species, such as the eastern tailed-blue and the painted lady, and attracts birds like the northern flicker and yellow-rumped warbler.

Its spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for naturalizing in a woodland or meadow garden, providing important wildlife habitat throughout the growing season.

seeds: Packera obovata (running groundsel)

Name: seeds: Packera obovata (running groundsel)
SKU: 102933989594
Price: 4.75 USD
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A	Seed should germinate when sown in a warm location.
B	Hot water treatment: Bring water to a boil, remove from heat, pour over seeds, and soak for 24 hours.. Generally this is for seed with a thick seedcoat.
C	(# of days of cold moist stratification) Seeds germinate after a period of cold, moist stratification. Mix seeds with a handful of damp vermiculite or clean sand (moist—but not wet). Place mixture in a sealed plastic bag and store in a refrigerator, NOT the freezer.
D	Sow on the surface of the soil. Generally these seeds are very small.
E	These seeds need a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 60-90 day cold, moist period.
F	These seeds need a 60-90 day cold, moist period followed by a 60-90 day warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, 60-90 day moist period.
G	Highest germination rate in cool soil.
H	Seeds need scarification: One way this can be achieved is to rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper. If code "C" is also called for, scarify first.
I	Legume Inoculant (more info next year).
J	Legume seeds (more info next year).
K	Parasitic species which needs a host plant.
L	Plant fresh seed or keep seed moist.
M	Best results when seed sown outdoors in the fall for a natural winter.

type:	Perennial
sun needs:	Full to part sun
water needs:	Dry to moist soil
height:	12-18"
plant spacing:	1/sq ft
bloom time:	April, May, June
bloom color:	yellow

seeds: Packera obovata (running groundsel)

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