15. What do seedlings look like?
For your convenience we have included an actual photograph of each
wildflower seedling. This will enable you to distinguish your wildflowers
from unwanted vegetation during the establishment period. The seedling
photo should be used as a reference during the first 45-90 days of
development following germination. Your seedlings will undergo a
tremendous change in their appearance during secondary growth and
stem elongation, Many of the photos will become inapplicable as the plants
reach maturity.
Sowing a pinch of seed in a flowerpot or cup filled with potting soil will
provide you with a transportable specimen to take to the meadow for easy
identification.