Puccoon
Lithospermum ruderale
zones 3-5
20 seeds
Puccoon is a species of flowering plant in the borage family also known as Western Stoneseed or Lemonweed. This native to western Canada and the western United States is found in many habitats. The perennial grows from a taproot and woody caudex, and is covered with fine, upright, hairs, especially along the stems. The single upright stems support lance-shaped leaves. Bunches of pale-yellow flowers with leaf-like bracts appear toward the top of the stem amongst the leaves. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by insects.
Puccoon grows in open, fairly dry places from the foothills to moderate elevations. It prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral, and basic (mildly alkaline). Sow seeds in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter.
Lithospermum ruderale
zones 3-5
20 seeds
Puccoon is a species of flowering plant in the borage family also known as Western Stoneseed or Lemonweed. This native to western Canada and the western United States is found in many habitats. The perennial grows from a taproot and woody caudex, and is covered with fine, upright, hairs, especially along the stems. The single upright stems support lance-shaped leaves. Bunches of pale-yellow flowers with leaf-like bracts appear toward the top of the stem amongst the leaves. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by insects.
Puccoon grows in open, fairly dry places from the foothills to moderate elevations. It prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral, and basic (mildly alkaline). Sow seeds in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter.
Lithospermum ruderale
zones 3-5
20 seeds
Puccoon is a species of flowering plant in the borage family also known as Western Stoneseed or Lemonweed. This native to western Canada and the western United States is found in many habitats. The perennial grows from a taproot and woody caudex, and is covered with fine, upright, hairs, especially along the stems. The single upright stems support lance-shaped leaves. Bunches of pale-yellow flowers with leaf-like bracts appear toward the top of the stem amongst the leaves. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by insects.
Puccoon grows in open, fairly dry places from the foothills to moderate elevations. It prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral, and basic (mildly alkaline). Sow seeds in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter.