I got a kit from High Plains Environmental Center and planted it out on a west-facing slope.
This kit contains 32 plants in 2.5" pots of 8 different plant species!
Sun requirements: 6 hours - full sun
Water needs: Low when established
4 each of
Achnatherum hymenoides, Antennaria parvifolia, Artemisia frigida,
Echinacea angustifolia, Gaillardia aristata, Koeleria macrantha,
Liatris punctata, Penstemon strictus
WILDLIFE RELATIONSHIPS:
Larval host plants for: Checkerspot butterflies, Skipper Butterflies,
Painted Lady Butterflies, Glorious Flower Moth, Blakes Tiger Moth,
Gaillardia Flower Moth, Painted Schinia, Common Buckeye Butterfly
Winter seed forage for: Goldfinches, Dark Eyed Juncos
Nectar/pollen source for: Monarchs, Striated Queen, Swallowtails, Checkerspot Butterflies, Skippers, Painted Ladies, Fritillaries, Sulphur Butterflies, Checkered White Butterfly, Marine Blue Butterfly, Hunts Bumblebee, American Bumblebee, Nevada Bumblebee, Brown-belted Bumblebee, White-shouldered Bumblebee, Green Metallic Bees, Digger Bees, Leaf-cutter Bees, Longhorn Bees, Bee Flies, Gaillardia Flower Moth, Common Buckeye Butterfly, Long Horn Beetles
Yes, there is still some pasture grass in there that I didn't finish rooting out before I started planting. Yes, I am going to regret that later.
Susan Ramirez