Wild Quinine – Parthenium integrifolium, Native Prairie Perennial | White Button Blooms (25 Seeds)
$9.99
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Add unique texture and native resilience to your garden with Wild Quinine (Parthenium integrifolium), a distinctive perennial known for its flat-topped clusters of creamy white button-like flowers and sturdy upright habit. Blooming in early to mid-summer, this species brings a clean, architectural look to prairie and native plant gardens.
Wild Quinine thrives in prairies, open woodlands, savannas, and native plant landscapes. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, while its deep roots make it drought tolerant once established. Traditionally used in herbal practices, this plant adds historical interest alongside ecological value.
You will receive:
✔️ 25 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Wild Quinine
Botanical Name: Parthenium integrifolium
Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Dry to medium, well-drained soil
Height: 2–4 feet
Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
Flower Color: Creamy white
Native Range: Eastern & Central North America
Cold Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8
Cold Stratification: Required (60–90 days)
Wild Quinine prefers sunny, well-drained sites and does not tolerate wet soils. Seeds are best fall sown or cold stratified before spring planting. Plants establish slowly but are long lived and very drought tolerant once mature.
Wild Quinine – Parthenium integrifolium, Native Prairie Perennial | White Button Blooms (25 Seeds)
$9.99