Cold Stratification In Pots
Looking to start some native perennials this winter and was thinking about starting them in plugs outside so the seeds get the appropriate cold and pulling them inside around February to put under grow lights hoping they would get a head start on the season.
Species in mind are various native coneflowers, butterfly and swamp milkweed, yellow indigo, lupine, columbine, and a few species of goldenrod.
I was hoping to avoid having to put seeds in the freezer while also getting a jump on the growing season with most of these hopefully flowering in the summer. Will also be doing some winter sowing.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated - zone 6b here.