Description
On July 28th, 1806, William Clark, co-captain of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, collected this curious plant while exploring Montana's Yellowstone River. Plant hunter and botanist Frederick Pursh called it a "very handsome species" in his Flora Americae Septentrionalis (1813), which described many plants collected by Lewis and Clark. Snow-on-the-Mountain is distinguished by white-edged and veined upper leaves, and tolerance to deer, drought, and poor soils. Recorded and/or collected by Lewis and Clark on their expedition.
Native Distribution: All US states except: AK, HI, ID, ME, NV, OR, VT, WA
Direct sow seeds outdoors into well-draining soil after the last spring frost. Soak seeds in warm water for eight hours before sowing to enhance germination. Approximately 15 seeds per packet
Share photos of your garden with us! @Monticelloshop #PlantingHistory
