Hi neighbor! I’m so happy you’re here.

Here’s more info and instructons for those wildflower seeds.

This mix is full of annuals for color the first year (cosmos, cornflower, phlox) and perennials for color in the second and successive years (lupine, black eyed susan, purple coneflower). Comprised of both native and non-invasive species, this mix is important to our local pollinator population with easy-to-pollinate varieties that add huge color that make for happy bees and happy gardeners.

Here are the hard facts:

  • Includes 23 easy to grow, high germination varieties

  • Grows to be 25+ inches when mature

  • Prefers full sun exposure, will tolerate partial shade

  • Direct sowing method

  • Hardiness zones - 3, 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10

Planting Instructions:

The basics are - clear a sunny area of weeds and such or prep a large container with soil, scatter the seeds onto the top, layer with about a 1/4” of soil, then water asap. Keep up the watering regularly and watch them grow! But for my detail oriented folks, here’s the official breakdown:

When to Plant

For Spring planting, it is best carried out within a month or so after the final frost of the winter season. It is important to not plant too early; if seeds are installed prior to a late-season frost, they will be lost for the season and will need to be re-seeded.

Where to Plant

Though many wildflowers do tolerate some filtered shade, and a few actually thrive in it. The vast majority are definitely sun-lovers. Wildflowers will generally sprout in all but the most difficult conditions. This means that pampering your site with fertilizer or rich sod is not usually necessary.

How to Plant

Wildflower seeds require light to germinate, so be careful not to cover them when planting.

Clear the area and work the soil as best you can before planting your seeds. Don’t panic when some weeds sprout along with the flowers, this will happen when the soil is worked.

We recommend mixing your seeds with sand – 5 parts sand to 1 part seeds. This allows for a more even distribution and also provides a convenient way to mark which portions of the site have been seeded and which have not. For a smaller area, you can hand-broadcast the seeds. For larger areas, we recommend a seed spreader to create a better cast of the seeds.

After the seeds have been sown, lightly compress the seeds into the soil about 1/4″ to protect from birds and wind.

How to Care for Annual and Perennial Wildflowers

Although Wildflowers are pretty easy to take care of, there are some steps to keep it looking beautiful. Regularly weed to ensure your wildflowers are getting the nutrients they need. Water your plants during dry spells. Deadhead blooms that are spend to encourage new growth.

Have more questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out on my contact page and I’ll be in touch within 48 hours. Happy planting!