Rose Creek Native Seed Archives | Plants of the Wild

Rose Creek ASTER OCCIDENTALIS, Western Aster 3.5″ pot

pwsadmin — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 22:20:04 +0000

Extremely adaptable and dependable plant for full sun to partial shade. Masses of showy, bright, daisy-like blue to purple flowers with yellow centers July through heavy frost. Utilized by many pollinators.

THIS SEED SOURCE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AND INCREASED BY THORN CREEK NATIVES ON PARADISE RIDGE NEAR MOSCOW, ID. IN 2022 ROSE CREEK SEED TOOK OVER PRODUCTION, CONTINUING THE LEGACY OF THESE UNIQUE PALOUSE PRAIRIE NATIVES.

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Rose Creek WILDFLOWER GRASS MEADOW MIX – 1/2 pound

pwsadmin — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 22:07:31 +0000

This is a wonderful native mix, based around some of the most popular Palouse Prairie forbs and grasses. Will do best in full sun and well drained soils.

The Wildflower Grass Meadow mix contains the following: Idaho Fescue, Blue Bunch Wheatgrass, Oregon Sunshine, Arrowleaf Balsamroot, Nineleaf Lomatium, Fernleaf Lomatium, Wyeth Buckwheat, Elkhorn Clarkia, Roundleaf Alumroot, Western Yarrow

THESE SEED SOURCES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AND INCREASED BY THORN CREEK NATIVES ON PARADISE RIDGE NEAR MOSCOW, ID. IN 2022 ROSE CREEK SEED TOOK OVER PRODUCTION, CONTINUING THE LEGACY OF THESE UNIQUE PALOUSE PRAIRIE NATIVES.

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Rose Creek HELIANTHELLA UNIFLORA – Little Sunflower 3.5″ pot

pwsadmin — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 23:52:04 +0000

This hardy little perennial blooms from fall through early spring. Does best in well drained soils and full sun.

Drought Tolerant: yes
Evergreen: no
Flower Color: yellow
Mature Height: 2-4′
Sunshine: full sun

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Rose Creek SIDALCEA OREGANA – Wild Hollyhock 3.5″ pot

pwsadmin — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 22:39:31 +0000

A tall perennial, also known as Oregon Checkermallow, with 1 inch purple to pink blossoms on a spike. Has a long bloom period when moisture is available. Prefers a well-drained site but will tolerate moist sites better than most prairie species. Sow seed in early spring to late fall.

Drought Tolerant: yes
Evergreen: no
Flower Color: light purple or pink
Mature Height: 2-3′
Sunshine: full sun to part shade

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Rose Creek SIDALCEA OREGANA – Wild Hollyhock 10 cubic inch plug

pwsadmin — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 22:32:48 +0000

A tall perennial, also known as Oregon Checkermallow, with 1 inch purple to pink blossoms on a spike. Has a long bloom period when moisture is available. Prefers a well-drained site but will tolerate moist sites better than most prairie species. Sow seed in early spring to late fall.

Drought Tolerant: yes
Evergreen: no
Flower Color: light purple or pink
Mature Height: 2-3′
Sunshine: full sun to part shade

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Rose Creek LUPINUS SERICEUS, Blue (Silky) Lupine seeds

pwsadmin — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:34:51 +0000

Also known as Silky Lupine, for sun or part shade. Soft blue and white blossoms on 8″ flower stalks. Plant grows 1-2′ high. Leaves hairy and silky. Poisonous to livestock.

There are 2 grams of seed in each packet, and it comes with sowing tips, too!

Drought Tolerant: semi
Evergreen: no
Flower Color: Blue & white
Mature Height: 12-24″
Sunshine: full sun to part shade
USDA Zone: 3
Deer Resistant: no

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Rose Creek HEUCHERA CYLINDRICA, Roundleaved Alum Root seeds

pwsadmin — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:55:37 +0000

An evergreen perennial to about 1 1/2′ tall. Grows best in light to medium, well-drained soils. Tolerates partial shade, but best in full sun. White blooms mid to late summer.

Each packet contains .5 grams of seed and comes with sowing tips.

Drought Tolerant: somewhat
Evergreen: yes
Flower Color: white to pale pink
Mature Height: 12-18″
Sunshine: full sun or part shade
USDA Zone: 4
Deer Resistant: yes

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Rose Creek GERANIUM VISCOSISSIMUM, Sticky Geranium seeds

pwsadmin — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:31:35 +0000

Bushy plant 1-3′, for sunny or partly shaded areas. Sticky hairs cover stems and lower leaves. Dark pink to purple flowers in late spring and summer. Drought tolerant.

Each packet contains 1.25 grams of seed, and includes site preparation and sowing tips.

Berries: no
Drought Tolerant: yes
Evergreen: no
Flower Color: pink/purple
Flowers, Berries or Seeds: yes, flowers
Mature Height: 1.5′-3′
Sunshine: full sun or part shade
USDA Zone: 2

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Rose Creek ERIOGONUM HERACLEOIDES, Wyeth Buckwheat 10 cubic inch plug

pwsadmin — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 02:08:09 +0000

Wyeth Buckwheat blooms in early to midsummer and does well on rocky, open, dry sites. Flower color ranges from cream to pink. Blooms in early to mid summer. Attracts butterflies, bees, insects, and birds and is the host plant for several butterflies. Cream-colored flowers in umbrella-shaped arrangements. Flowers may have a pink hue, and when dried turn a dark pink or rust color. The dried flowers hold their color well. Leaves are grayish-green. Great rock garden ground cover.

Drought Tolerant: yes
Flower Color: white to pale pink
Mature Height: 12-18″
Sunshine: full

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Rose Creek GEUM TRIFLORUM, Prairie Smoke Seeds

pwsadmin — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 03:33:03 +0000

Small red flowers followed by fluffy pink seed heads. Prefers well-drained soil and full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Also known as “Old Man’s Whiskers”. An important food source for insects emerging from hibernation.

Each packet contains 1/2g of seed. Site preparation and sowing tips also included.

Berries: no
Drought Tolerant: yes
Flower Color: red
Flowers, Berries or Seeds: fluffy pink seed heads
Mature Height: leaves to 8″, flowers to 18″
Sunshine: full sun
USDA Zone: 3

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