Arrowleaf Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata)
Deerhorn Clarkia (Clarkia pulchella)
Globe Gilia (Gilia capitata)
Lewis Flax (Linum lewisii)
Mountain Lupine (Lupinus argenteus)
Munro's Globemallow (Sphaeralcea munroana)
Oregon Sunshine (Eriophyllum lanatum)
Pale Evening Primrose (Oenothera pallida)
Palmer Penstemon (Penstemon palmeri)
Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Cleome serrulata)
Rocky Mountain Penstemon (Penstemon strictus)
Utah Sweetvetch (Hedysarum boreale)
Gaillardia (Gaillardia aristata)
The Intermountain region of the U.S., bounded by the Rocky Mountains on the east and the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges on the west. This area includes eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, western Montana, western Wyoming and western Colorado. It is also suitable for southwestern Alberta and southeastern B.C. in Canada.
This part of US and Canada, which encompasses states such as Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, is also home to a diverse range of wildflowers. The soil in this region is varied, with some areas having fertile and moist soil, while others are dry and rocky. The weather in the Intermountain region is characterized by long, hot summers and cold, snowy winters. This extreme range in temperature can be a challenge for some wildflowers, but there are also species that have adapted to these conditions.
The Intermountain region receives ample rainfall, which supports the growth of wildflowers such as the Mountain goldenrod and the Rocky Mountain bee plant. Overall, the unique soil and weather conditions in the Intermountain region provide a diverse range of habitats for wildflowers to grow and thrive. Higher elevations above 7000 ft should use the Mountain Native wildflower mix.
If the soil is thin and dry or sandy then using one of our regional xeriscape seed mixes is recommended. ALWAYS consider the land your soil is on, the microclimate: drainage and soil tilth which shows moisture holding quality of the soil. Low tilth soils have low organic matter and can be improved with compost and greensand, a trade secret to improve soil tilth. These are easy amendments to add that address special considerations of the poor soil tilth. Looking at the way water flows will help determine if you have dry soil conditions, think of hills where rain flows down.
Other choices for specific uses can be found in SHOP BY USE section*: Special Use Seed Mixes, Pollinator Seed Mixes, Native Grass Seed Mixes, and Regional Native Wildflower Seed Mixes.
Holland Wildflower Farm began in 1986 when we put our botanical and wildlife research backgrounds to practice at our first home.
info@hollandwildflowerfarm.com
479-283-6709
290 Oneal Ln Elkins, AR 72727
