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Add bold structure and vibrant color to dry landscapes with Prince’s Plume (Stanleya pinnata), a striking native perennial known for its tall, plume-like spikes of bright yellow flowers. Blooming from late spring into early summer, this dramatic wildflower brings architectural interest and strong visual impact to native and xeric gardens.
Prince’s Plume thrives in prairies, dry meadows, rocky slopes, and desert-edge plantings. Its deep root system makes it highly drought tolerant once established, and its flowers attract native bees and early-season pollinators. This species is well suited for restoration projects, low-water landscapes, and gardeners seeking unusual native plants.
You will receive:
✔️ 40 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Prince’s Plume
Botanical Name: Stanleya pinnata
Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Dry, well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
Height: 3–5 feet
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Flower Color: Bright yellow
Native Range: Western North America
Cold Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8
Cold Stratification: Required (30–60 days)
Prince’s Plume prefers open, sunny locations with excellent drainage and does not tolerate wet soils. Seeds are best fall sown or cold stratified before spring planting. Plants are long lived but slow to establish, rewarding patience with dramatic blooms.
Prince's Plume Seeds – Stanleya pinnata, Native Western Wildflower, Drought Tolerant (40 Seeds)
$9.99