Brighten your landscape with the Rocky Mountain Radiance collection, a stunning mix of hardy, pollinator-friendly native perennials that thrive in rocky, dry, and high-altitude environments. Featuring brilliant yellow, sky-blue, and purple wildflowers, this collection provides season-long color while attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. With its drought tolerance and adaptability, these plants are perfect for rock gardens, meadows, and naturalized landscapes.
What’s Included?
- Blue Flax (Linum lewisii): A delicate yet resilient wildflower with vibrant sky-blue blooms that sway gracefully in the wind. Blooms from late spring through summer, providing a steady nectar source for bees and butterflies.
- Littleflower Penstemon (Penstemon procerus): A low-growing, mat-forming perennial with purple to blue bell-like flowers that attract hummingbirds, bumblebees, and butterflies while thriving in rocky, well-drained soils.
- Sulphur Buckwheat (Eriogonum umbellatum): A versatile, drought-tolerant wildflower with clusters of bright yellow blooms that fade to orange or red, supporting up to 37 species of butterflies and moths while adding texture and structure to dry landscapes.
Why Choose the Rocky Mountain Radiance Collection?
- Long-Lasting Seasonal Blooms: Provides continuous color from spring through fall.
- Supports Pollinators: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, offering essential nectar and habitat.
- Drought-Tolerant & Resilient: Thrives in rocky, sandy, and well-drained soils with minimal water once established.
- Perfect for Rocky & High-Altitude Gardens: Adapted to harsh, dry conditions, making it ideal for alpine and western landscapes.
- Erosion Control & Soil Health: Deep roots help stabilize slopes and improve soil structure.
- Pollinator-Safe: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.
Available in collections of nine, 18, or 27 plants to create a vibrant, pollinator-friendly retreat.
Planting Tips:
- Location: Select a full sun to part shade site with well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil. Avoid areas with poor drainage or heavy clay soils.
- Watering: Water deeply after planting to help roots establish. Keep soil lightly moist for the first few weeks, then reduce watering—these plants are highly drought-tolerant once mature.
- Maintenance: Minimal care required. There's no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving the stems standing in the fall offers overwintering sites for beneficial insects. If desired, cut back the stems in late spring after pollinators have emerged.
For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center.
Plant the Rocky Mountain Radiance Collection to enjoy stunning seasonal color, essential pollinator habitat, and resilient, water-wise beauty in your landscape!