Flower Mix
Types - Bee Mix, Butterfly and Hummingbird Mix, Shade Mix, Northern Lights Mix, Beneficial Insect Attractant Mix.
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
10-28 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C)
SOWING:
Direct seed (recommended) - Prepare weed-free field or bed area. Broadcast mixture evenly over area. Lightly rake seed and gently tamp into soil to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Seed should be no deeper than 1/8". Keep area moist to aid germination. Planting Times: Plant in late spring, early summer, or late fall. For fall sowing, wait until the soil temperature is too cool to allow seed germination (below 40ºF/4.4ºC).
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
4-48" Plant heights vary depending on species.
PLANT SPACING:
6-12 lbs/acre. 540,000 seeds/lb.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Average, well-drained soil.
USES:
Natural plantings for beds and field areas.
SEEDING RATE:
A packet (approximately 500 seeds) sows a 75-100' row or 5-10 square feet; 5 oz. sows 1,000 square feet; 6-12 lb./acre. Use the higher rate for maximum color and when adequate soil preparation and weed control are not possible.
(P)= Perennial (A)= Annual
Bee Mix Flower Seeds-
Ensure a continuous source of bee forage throughout the entire season.
A combination of flowering plants that produce nectar and pollen, catering to honey bees, native bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators. This assortment includes low-maintenance perennial flowers and annual wildflowers that reseed themselves.
Agastash foeniculum - Anise Hyssop (P)
Aster novae-angliae - New England Aster (P)
Callistephus chinensis - China Aster (A)
Cheiranthus allionii - Siberian Wallflower (P)
Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis (P)
Coreopsis tinctoria - Plains Coreopsis (A)
Cynoglossum amabile - Chinese Forget-Me-Not (B)
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower (P)
Erigeron speciosus - Fleabane (P)
Eschscholzia californica - California Poppy (A)
Gaillardia pulchella - Indian Blanket (A)
Gilia capitata - Globe Gilia (A)
Layia platyglossa - Tidy Tips (A)
Linum perenne - Blue Flax (P)
Lobularia maritima - Sweet Alyssum (A)
Monarda fistulosa - Bergamot (P)
Nemophila menziesii - Baby Blue-Eyes (A)
Papaver rhoeas - Corn Poppy (A)
Butterfly and Humming Bird Mix Flower Seeds-
To attract butterflies and hummingbirds throughout the spring, summer, and fall seasons, you can cultivate flowers that reach a height of approximately 3 1/2 feet. These flowers will create a charming meadow-like atmosphere. The mix of flowers includes:
Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed (P)
Callistephus chinensis - China Aster (A)
Centaurea cyanus - Bachelor's Button (A)
Cheiranthus allionii - Siberian Wallflower (P)
Clarkia amoena - Godetia (A)
Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis (P)
Coreopsis tinctoria - Plains Coreopsis (P)
Delphinium consolida - Larkspur, Rocket (A)
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower (P)
Eschscholzia californica - California Poppy (A)
Gaillardia aristata - Blanket Flower (P)
Gaillardia pulchella - Indian Blanket (A)
Iberis umbellate - Candytuft (A)
Liatris spicata - Blazing Star (P)
Lobularia maritima - Sweet Alyssum (A)
Lupinus perennis - Perennial Lupine (P)
Monarda citriodora - Lemon Mint (A)
Ratibida columnifera - Prairie Coneflower (P)
Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan (P)
Salvia coccinea - Scarlet Sage (A)
Shade Mix Seeds-
Illuminate darkened spaces with this vibrant blend.
Ideal for borders along forested areas and gently shaded regions. The mixture comprises a variety of hues.
Aquilegia caerulea - Columbine, Giant (P)
Aquilegia vulgaris - Columbine (P)
Campanula carpatica - Tussock Bellflower (P)
Leucanthemum X superbum - Shasta Daisy (P)
Clarkia unguiculata - Clarkia (A)
Collinsia heterophylla - Chinese Houses (A)
Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis (P)
Cynoglossum amabile - Chinese Forget-Me-Not (A)
Consolida ambigua - Larkspur, Rocket (A)
Dianthus barbatus - Sweet William (TP)
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower (P)
Gypsophila elegans - Baby's Breath (A)
Iberis umbellat - Candytuft (A)
Linaria maroccana - Spurred Snapdragon (A)
Myosotis sylvatica - Forget-Me-Not (B)
Nemophila menziesii - Baby Blue-Eyes (A)
Papaver rhoeas - Corn Poppy (A)
Viola cornuta - Pansy, Horned Violet (P)
Northern Lights Mix-
Created to deliver peak performance in colder regions, this vibrant and unrestrained combination of 15 perennial plants and self-seeding annuals offers a continuous burst of color throughout the seasons, from spring all the way to fall. The assortment includes:
Centaurea cyanus - Bachelor's Button (A)
Cheiranthus allionii - Siberian Wallflower (P)
Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis (P)
Coreopsis tinctoria - Plains Coreopsis (P)
Digitalis purpurea - Foxglove (P)
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower (P)
Gaillardia aristata - Blanket Flower (P)
Leucanthemum X superbum - Shasta Daisy (P)
Liatris spicata - Blazing Star (P)
Linaria maroccana - Spurred Snapdragon (A)
Oenothera lamarkiana - Evening Primrose (P)
Papaver rhoeas - Corn Poppy (A)
Phlox drummondii - Phlox (A)
Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan (P)
Silene armeria - Catchfly (A)
Beneficial Insect Attractant Mix-
To attract beneficial insects, consider planting both perennial and annual varieties. These plants have the ability to attract a diverse range of helpful insects, such as lacewings, ladybugs, hover flies, syrphid flies, and parasitic wasps. These insects play a vital role in controlling harmful pests like aphids, thrips, and mites. The mix of plants you choose should include these beneficial varieties.
Alyssum saxatile - Basket of Gold (A)
Ammi majus - False Queen Anne's Lace (A)
Anethum graveolens - Dill (A)
Cheiranthus allionii - Siberian Wallflower (P)
Chrysanthemum paludosum - Creeping Daisy (P)
Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis (P)
Coriandrum sativum - Cilantro (A)
Cosmos bipinnatus - Dwarf Cosmos (A)
Dalea purpurea - Purple Prairie Clover (P)
Eschscholzia californica - California Poppy (A)
Foeniculum vulgare - Leaf Fennel (A)
Gilia capitata - Globe Gilia (A)
Iberis umbellata - Candytuft (A)
Liatris spicata - Blazing Star (P)
Leucanthemum X superbum - Shasta Daisy (P)
Lobularia maritima - Sweet Alyssum (A)
Monarda fistulosa - Bergamot (P)
Nemophila menziesii - Baby Blue-Eyes (A)
Rudbeckia hirta - Black-Eyed Susan (P)