Preparing for planting spring flowers will make the difference from lackluster results to a beautiful flower garden! Growing from seeds can save money and increase the volume of flowers available to plant, but there are a few things to know to make t...
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Seeds that Need Cold Stratification
Seeds that Need Cold Stratification
Either place in the fridge for the recommended amount of time, or winter sow outdoors.
Black Eyed Susan, or Rudbeckia are a popular classic. They bloom well and attract bees, great for pollination. Cold stratify for 1-3 months.
Rudbeckia, Indian Summer
Echinacea, or Coneflower. This cute flower is one of my favorites. Placing their seeds in the fridge for about 4 months will greatly increase germination rates.
Echinacea, PowWow Wild Berry
Country romance is right, this old fashioned looking flower brings to mind lazy summer evenings on a farm! Hollyhock will have higher germination rates with a period of cold stratification.
Hollyhock, Country Romance Mix
Joe Pye Weed will attract beneficial pollinators to your garden. These seeds need 30-60 days of cold stratification to germinate.
Eupatorium, Euphoria Ruby
Fragrant, beautiful lavender will germinate best after 3-4 weeks in the refrigerator.
Lavender, English
These dainty, pretty Marsh Marigolds will help repel pests in your garden. Cold stratify for 3 months for best results.
Marigold, Nema-Gone
Milkweed is a Monarch Butterfly magnet. Give the seeds 3-6 weeks of cold to increase your yields.
Asclepias tuberosa, Butterfly Weed
Sedum are easy to grow and attract pollinators. Allow 4-5 weeks of cold stratification.
Sedum, Sunsparkler Dazzleberry
Scabiosa, or pincushion is a beautiful long-blooming flower. Can be cold stratified for as little as 2 weeks.
Scabiosa, Butterfly Blue
Enchanting pollinator attractors. 5 weeks of cold stratification are recommended.
Penstemon, Onyx and Pearls
Lupine is stunning! These seeds have a hard coating that should be soaked, then scratched, then cold stratified for a week. Their beauty will be worth the process!
Lupine, Texas Bluebonnet
Larkspurs are old fashioned beauties that will benefit from 2 weeks in the fridge.
Delphinium, Fantasia Mixed Colors
Hibiscus seeds need 60-90 days of cold stratification.
Hibiscus, Pink Swirl
Goldenrod are easy to grow but require 60 days of stratifications.
