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#nativeplants

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Trickpaw

Native Solomon's Seal is actually coming up! It takes 2 years for these bastards to germinate.
Double dormancy: Seeds need a
cold, moist period followed by a warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, moist period: Sow seeds outdoors in the fall and expect germination after 2 years. #NativePlants

A single strong stem with four very upright leaves. A couple of little ones to the right. Double dormancy: Seeds need a cold, moist period followed by a warm, moist period followed by a 2nd cold, moist period: Sow seeds outdoors in the fall and expect germination after 2 years. To artificially mimic this stratification process, start by following instructions for code C for 60-90 days, then store in warm place (about 80 degrees F) for 60-90 days followed by a 2nd cold, moist period in the refrigerator.
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salix sericea (@Ripple13216)

The little grass still left is already cut, but the exuberant wildflowers are not weeds, and the few thistles among them are well hidden, 😃.

So, it will be like every year: By the time of the June deadline many wildflowers will be finished and have become compost.

But for extra protection against a potential town budget squeeze and a resulting "how can we get more money", we'll have the place certified as a "native plant habitat".

Everybody will be happy again.

#gardening#NativePlants
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Susan Ramirez

Nectar/pollen source for: Monarchs, Striated Queen, Swallowtails, Checkerspot Butterflies, Skippers, Painted Ladies, Fritillaries, Sulphur Butterflies, Checkered White Butterfly, Marine Blue Butterfly, Hunts Bumblebee, American Bumblebee, Nevada Bumblebee, Brown-belted Bumblebee, White-shouldered Bumblebee, Green Metallic Bees, Digger Bees, Leaf-cutter Bees, Longhorn Bees, Bee Flies, Gaillardia Flower Moth, Common Buckeye Butterfly, Long Horn Beetles

#NativePlants#xeriscape
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Susan Ramirez

I got a kit from High Plains Environmental Center and planted it out on a west-facing slope.

This kit contains 32 plants in 2.5" pots of 8 different plant species!

Sun requirements: 6 hours - full sun

Water needs: Low when established

4 each of

Achnatherum hymenoides, Antennaria parvifolia, Artemisia frigida,
Echinacea angustifolia, Gaillardia aristata, Koeleria macrantha,
Liatris punctata, Penstemon strictus

A tray of 32 small native perennial plants, 4 each of 8 species, and a goldenrod in a gallon pot. They are resting on pea gravel next to a large wooden post set in concrete.
The 33 plants from the previous picture, planted on a slope, mulched with tan squeegee. There is a short concrete retaining wall in the background.
#NativePlants#xeriscape
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