A biennial that grows to 18 inches high, with narrow-petaled purple one inch daisy flowers with yellow centers. Leaves are narrow, soft dark gray-green. Downy seed heads are wind-dispersed leaving a golden brown star, which is attractive well into the winter. Very drought tolerant, requiring full sun.
Plant anytime.

Flowers are showiest in September-October.

Tahoka Daisy is a post from: Wildland Nursery

A perennial that grows to 8 inches high, from bulbs, with grass-like leaves and large three-petal cup-shaped flowers. A common plant of the foothills, used as an emergency food by the pioneers. The sego lily is the Utah state flower. From seeds, it requires several growing seasons to flower. Plant in late fall for spring emergence, in a grass-free and weed-free bed that will not be disturbed. The seedlings resemble blades of grass.

Flowers May-June.

Sego Lily is a post from: Wildland Nursery

An upright perennial that grows to 3 feet, with broad evergreen leaves and clusters of snapdragon-like dark blue-violet flowers. Drought tolerant and requires full sun. Begins flowering in its second year from seed.

Flowers May-June.

Rocky Mountain Penstemon is a post from: Wildland Nursery

A robust annual that grows to 3 feet tall, with large clover like leaves and branches tipped with clusters of bright lavender purple flowers similar to a domestic spider flower. Found in shrub land and meadow communities at low elevations throughout the state. Drought tolerant, but prospers best in moist soil in full sun, with a minimum of competition from perennial plants. Looks good in mass plantings with other annuals. Plant in late fall for early spring emergence. Self-seeds readily.

Flowers July-September.

Rocky Mountain Beeplant is a post from: Wildland Nursery

A perennial, the Prince’s Plume is the largest and most glamorous mustard plant. Its spreading flower spikes are 4 feet tall with numerous bright yellow flowers covering the upper half of its length. Very drought tolerant, requiring full sun.
Plant in late fall or in the spring.

Flowers April-September.

Prince’s Plume is a post from: Wildland Nursery

A robust perennial that grows to 4 feet tall, with large waxy green leaves and spikes of fragrant striped pink flowers that resemble snapdragons. Very drought resistant, often growing on roadcuts. Requires full sun, good drainage, minimal or no watering, and no fertilizer. Plants produce up to fifty flowering stalks in a season. Begins flowering in the second growing season. Plant seeds in late fall or early spring for spring emergence.

Flowers June-July.

Palmer Penstemon is a post from: Wildland Nursery

A perennial that grows to 2 feet tall, with scalloped leaves and fragrant orange blossoms that resemble hollyhocks. Common on dry, rocky ground in high desert and foothills. Drought hardy. Prettier if grown at low fertility. Flowers second year from seed. Seeds may not germinate unless scarified before spring planting. Plant in late fall without scarification for spring emergence.

Flowers May-June.

Munro Globemallow is a post from: Wildland Nursery

A robust perennial that grows to 3 feet tall, resembling a Mexican sombrero. Black cone-shaped heads are surrounded by drooping mahogany red ray flowers. They are a good cut flower.

Flowers June-October.

Mexican Hat is a post from: Wildland Nursery

A perennial that grows to one foot tall, with purple-green leaves and brilliant scarlet to crimson flowers that are among the first of the season to attract hummingbirds. Native in foothill communities throughout the state. Drought tolerant, requiring minimal or no water and no fertilizer. Attaches to the roots of other plants to obtain water, and thus grows much better when planted with a companion shrub, such as sagebrush. Sometimes flowers in the first growing season. Plant in late fall for spring emergence, or stratify for spring planting.

Flowers April-May.

Indian Paintbrush is a post from: Wildland Nursery

A robust perennial that grows to 3 feet tall, with shiny, broad evergreen leaves and handsome one-sided spikes of tubular red flowers that attract hummingbirds. Native throughout Utah, from desert fringes to subalpine meadows. Very drought tolerant, often growing on roadcuts. Requires full sun, good drainage, minimal or no watering, and no fertilizer. Plants produce up to seventy flowering stalks in a season. Plant in late fall for spring emergence or stratify for 4 weeks for spring planting.
Begins flowering in the second growing season.

Flowers May-June

Firecracker Penstemon is a post from: Wildland Nursery