1 Ounce Mylar Packet - Lead Plant Seeds

Gold Vault Mylar Zip Packet

  A member of the legume family, Lead Plant has the distinction of being one of the only native prairie shrubs. Its unusual name can be traced to the old belief that its presence showed that the soil contained lead. Once established, Lead Plant lasts for generations; it can be found growing wild throughout the Great Plains regions of central North America. Lead Plant's extremely deep and extensive root system gives it good resistance to drought, prairie fire, high wind, and frost. Though ranchers appreciated it for being excellent cattle fodder, settlers found that its roots would become tangled on their plowshares; this trait earned it the nickname "Devil's Shoestring."

  For best germination, this seed should be stratified and scarified. This can be accomplished by pouring 180 degrees F water over the seed, soaking it overnight, and direct sowing it in the fall. For spring sowing, mix the seed with an equal amount of sand and store it in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks, then soak it overnight and direct sow after the last frost. To start the seed indoors, sow it just below the surface of a flat; keep the soil evenly moist and at a temperature of 70 degrees F. Germination should take place within 20-30 days.

  These seeds are non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms), and are also free from all Neonicotinoids.  They are packaged in our superb Gold Mylar Mylar Zip Packaging, which gives the seeds the best storage possible, and allows you to reseal the bag for later use.  The artwork and labels on the packet are loaded with information - many people comment that it is the most beautiful packet that they have ever seen.  If you have never tried out our seeds before, this is your chance to experience something special!