Dicentra uniflora (Steer's Head) 40 Seeds

(Papaveraceae)

An early population found tucked away in a clearing amongst aspen groves.  Growing next to and out of rocks, spreading slowly into a low groundcover. Best used for increasing biodiversity and the amount of early season flowers for pollinators. A valuable plant for bumblebees in the early Spring. 

Enjoys sunny, rocky hillsides in scattered populations across the foothills of the West. These bloomed early for the species, on East facing hill around 7,000 ft. in Wasatch County. Growing in mountain shrub community on the edge of aspen forest with astragalus, opuntia, and violas.

Collected In: Wasatch County, Utah

Wild or Homegrown: Wild

Germination: 60-90 days cold-moist(33-37°) stratification, then sow on the surface or up to 1/8" deep and cover with a thin layer of sand. OR sow outdoors in late Fall or Winter in a weed free bed.