I don’t know what it is about Helenium that has me so mesmerized.
Something about the shape of the blooms.
 
Also known as Helen’s flower, the genus name, Helenium, refers to the famous Helen of Troy.
 
Mountain sneezeweed, also known as Orange Sneezeweed and Hoopes Sneezeweed, is a perennial wildflower native to the western US. The flowers are a cheery yellow-orange with prominent centers, reaching up to 3 inches in diameter. The flowers are very attractive to native pollinators. Typically found at elevations from 4,500 to 10,000 feet. They prefer rocky, well draining soils and are drought tolerant.
 
They are found in the majority of the western US, with the exception of only Washington state. Plant native! 🥰🌱They are specifically found in the following states:
 
Arizona
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Wyoming
 
Grows 2-3 feet tall
 
Perennial zones 3-9
 
Like most all cooler climate perennials, the seeds require 30 days of cold to break dormancy, This can be achieved by planting the seeds in fall/winter for a spring emergence or folding the seeds into a moist paper towel and sealing them in a ziploc bag and placing them in your refrigerator for 30 days, then sow as normal.
 
This is for 50 seeds
 
PD0120 Elephant’s Head
 
If you look closely (even not so close,) it is easy to tell why this is called Elephant's head. This one pulls on my heart strings because Elephants are one of my very favorite animals. Each individual blossom looks like an elephant's head, complete with head, ears and trunk. The flowers are a lovely shade of pinkish-purple. It is also referred to as Greenland Lousewort, but has nothing to do with Greenland at all and is actually a very important US Native.
 
It is native to the following states:
Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
New Mexico
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
 
These thrive in moist soils and are often found near stream banks, moist alpine meadows and marshes. It needs consistent moisture without being waterlogged. It is especially important that the soil remains moist throughout the entire germination process. The soil should never be allowed to dry out, particularly while waiting for germination and when plants are young. Keeping plastic wrap over the pots is a great way to do this, but be sure to remove it after seeds have germinated. After that point, a mist sprayer is helpful.
 
The plants long blooming period is an essential source of nectar for native pollinators, particularly when it is growing in areas where such sources are not as abundant, such as in alpine and subarctic regions. They love the unique tubular flowers that are nectar and pollen rich.
 
The leaves are very attractive and fern-like
 
It is also a plant that is used in traditional medicine. I encourage you to research this.
 
Grows up to 2 feet tall
 
Like most cooler climate perennials, it requires a period of cold to break dormancy. This can be achieved by sowing the seeds outdoors in fall/winter or simulating these conditions in your refrigerator by folding the seeds into a moist paper towel and sealing it in a ziploc bag and placing it in your refrigerator for 30 to 90 days, then remove and sow when temps are between 60 and 70 degrees. It is really important to soak the seeds in water for 24 hours prior to sowing or prior to refrigeration if artificially stratifying.
 
Perennial zones 3-7
 
This is for 20 Seeds