Our Stock
Seed is readily available in all the species we have included in this site.
If you require seed for a flower we have not included here, contact us as we have limited
availability of many other species.
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Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera):
Yellow with black centre perennial, 30-60 cm. (12-24") tall, blooms July to
September. Seed in early June (stratify) or late fall. Will grow in most
soils in full sun. Good for xeriscaping and is drought tolerant once established.
Companions: Gaillardia, Blue Flax, Purple Prairie Clover.
Purple Smoke (Three-flowered Avens)
(Geum triflorum):
Rose colored perennial, 20-40cm. (8-16") tall, blooms April to June.
Seed in early June (stratify) or late fall. Able to withstand poor, dry soils and
needs full sun to light shade. Companions: Crocus. Ideal for rock gardens - foliage,
bloom and seed head attractive over a long period.
Purple Prairie Clover (Petalostemon
purpureum):
Red/purple perennial, up to 40 cm. (16") tall, blooms in July to September.
Seed in early June (stratify and scarify - rub between sandpaper to break seed coat
just before planting) or late fall. Seedlings susceptible to damping off so water
sparingly. Attracts: bees and beetles. Excellent for xeriscaping.
Rhombic-leaved Sunflower (Helianthus
laetiflorus):
Yellow/brownish centre blossomed perennial, up to 60 inches tall. Grows in dry
areas, light soils in full sun. Seed in early June (stratify) or late fall.
Can be aggressive so contain area or seed with plenty of competition. Attracts:
Birds.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium):
White blossomed, ferny - looking perennial, 50-70 cm. (20-28") tall, blooms
June - September. Grows best in light soil with dry to moist conditions in full sun.
Forms colonies up to 60 cm. (24"). Best to contain. Seed in early June (stratify) or
late fall. Drought tolerant. Excellent for erosion control. Good for dried floral
arrangements. Companions: Asters.
Yellow Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis):
Yellow biennial, 50-150 cm. (20-60") tall, blooms July to August. Blooms
from evening to sunrise. Will grow in nearly any dry, sunny location, likes sandy soils.
Can become weedy if seeds are allowed to disperse. Seed in early June (stratify) or late
fall. Sweet lemony perfume attracts nocturnal butterflies.
Wild Flower Mix:
Includes a good variety of the following: Blue Flax, Gaillardia, Coneflower,
Prairie Smoke, Crocus, Velvety Goldenrod, Stiff Goldenrod, Mountain Goldenrod, Asters,
Hyssop, Bergamot, Purple Prairie Clover, Dotted Blazingstar, Cut-leaved Anemone, Yarrow,
Fleabane.
Dedicated to Preserving and Restoring Native Canadian Wild Flowers.
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Blazing Star Wild Flower Seed Co.
Lisa and Renny Grilz
Box 1496
Didsbury, AB
T0M 0W0
Phone: (403)335-4956
Fax: (403)335-9482
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