Ballhead Waterleaf
Hydrophyllum capitatum
40 seeds
Ballhead Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum capitatum) has short stems and a dense cluster of purple or whitish flowers that are typically much shorter than the basal leaves. These flowers open from May to July, depending on elevation. In bud, the sepals and petals appear coarsely fuzzy, prompting another common name of Wooly-Breeches. The cluster of flowers can occur along the short, leafy stem, or right at the ground surface. Having flowers and fruits at ground level is often correlated with distribution of seeds by ants.
Sow seed in a flat filled with a well-draining medium. Very lightly cover the seeds with soil and then set the flat in a pan of water. Seeds will take a few weeks to germinate and may not do so all at once. After a month of growth, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and slowly hardened off outside. Transplant them into the garden after all chance of frost has passed.
Hydrophyllum capitatum
40 seeds
Ballhead Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum capitatum) has short stems and a dense cluster of purple or whitish flowers that are typically much shorter than the basal leaves. These flowers open from May to July, depending on elevation. In bud, the sepals and petals appear coarsely fuzzy, prompting another common name of Wooly-Breeches. The cluster of flowers can occur along the short, leafy stem, or right at the ground surface. Having flowers and fruits at ground level is often correlated with distribution of seeds by ants.
Sow seed in a flat filled with a well-draining medium. Very lightly cover the seeds with soil and then set the flat in a pan of water. Seeds will take a few weeks to germinate and may not do so all at once. After a month of growth, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and slowly hardened off outside. Transplant them into the garden after all chance of frost has passed.
Hydrophyllum capitatum
40 seeds
Ballhead Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum capitatum) has short stems and a dense cluster of purple or whitish flowers that are typically much shorter than the basal leaves. These flowers open from May to July, depending on elevation. In bud, the sepals and petals appear coarsely fuzzy, prompting another common name of Wooly-Breeches. The cluster of flowers can occur along the short, leafy stem, or right at the ground surface. Having flowers and fruits at ground level is often correlated with distribution of seeds by ants.
Sow seed in a flat filled with a well-draining medium. Very lightly cover the seeds with soil and then set the flat in a pan of water. Seeds will take a few weeks to germinate and may not do so all at once. After a month of growth, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and slowly hardened off outside. Transplant them into the garden after all chance of frost has passed.