Not sure this is the right place for my question but since columbine seem to be the topic here I thought I might give it a try. I, unlike Jayco, do not want my columbine to re-seed. It has taken over the place. It is blooming right now and today I pulled up a couple wheel barrels full of columbine. My question is, looking at all that I thought it would make for a great mulch in some other areas of the place but I don't know if since it is already blooming if it will just go to seed any way and end up spreading even more. Like a dandelion bloom if you pick the flower and drop it, it will make seed even after being picked. Chances are the columbine have been pollinated. I appreciate any help. Mashell

Hi Kasha, WOW! That is incredible. I never knew that a cutting could bloom like that but I have to say, your cuttings you sent out first are HUGE now!! They are like giants. I don't know what I am going to do. I am going to spend some good money on soil though. I have a spot ready for them in the basement. Once I get my new HPS light, I will be all set. Your new cuttings are growing too! I am just thrilled they all made it, including Willies! Now I just need to get the heat packs to Karen for the cuttings she has for me. Can't wait to see your bloom! Andrew

Well, anything is worth a try. Generally sunflower seeds are physiologically mature whan the back of the head is yellow and the bracts are tan or brown. If the petals are falling off though I suppose there is a chance as long as you lat them continue to mature as slowly as possible.

Probably. Crape myrtle seeds are orthodox, so low moisture (drying out) doesn't kill the seeds. Unless you are planning to invent the next great cultivar, you might consider just propagating cuttings. Seed will not come true to type. 'Catawba' is not patented, so cuttings are the way to go if you are wanting more 'Catawba's.