Greenthread Seeds - Premium Thelesperma filifolium for Drought-Tolerant Wildflower Gardens
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Vibrant Yellow Blooms for Dry Landscapes - Greenthread
Greenthread (Thelesperma filifolium), also known as Stiff Greenthread or Plains Greenthread, is a resilient native wildflower that brings months of cheerful yellow daisy-like blooms to challenging dry sites. This hardy perennial is perfect for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants that attract pollinators and thrive in poor soils.
π» Key Benefits:
- Extended Bloom Period: Bright yellow flowers from late spring through fall
- Extreme Drought Tolerance: Thrives with minimal water once established
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects
- Low Maintenance: Self-seeding annual that returns year after year
- Adaptable: Grows in poor, sandy, or gravelly soils where other plants struggle
π± Plant Characteristics:
- Height: 1-3 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide
- Bloom Time: Late spring through first frost
- Flowers: Bright yellow daisy-like blooms with thread-like petals
- Foliage: Delicate, thread-like green leaves
- Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Soil: Well-draining, sandy, rocky, or poor soils preferred
- Zones: 4-9
π― Perfect For:
- Xeriscaping and water-wise gardens
- Prairie and wildflower meadows
- Rock gardens and slopes
- Pollinator habitat creation
- Naturalized areas and roadsides
- Cut flower gardens (long-lasting blooms)
Growing Tips: Direct sow in fall or early spring. Seeds germinate easily in cool weather. Plants self-seed readily, creating natural colonies over time.
Each packet contains fresh, viable seeds with detailed growing instructions. Sustainably sourced from native Great Plains populations.
