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Generally we start saving seeds of our perennials about mid-October.

Native plant seeds will reproduce true to the original. Hybrids of plants will not. There could be faded versions or a complete surprise of a new color! Then again, they may not reproduce at all.

Seeds should be collected about 2 months after flowering. This could be seedpods, , nuts, catkins, berries, etc. but be sure you collect seeds from healthy plants. This is about genetics.  … [Continue reading]