BUTTERFLY & HUMMINGBIRD Wildflower Seed Mix Flower Garden 1000+ Seeds

Non-GMO ? Pure Seed ? No Filler

All seeds make beautiful flowers.  This is a mixture of all sizes of seeds.  2 plus grams of seed in every package!  Annuals will bloom the first year.  Perennials the second year giving you a beautiful butterfly and hummingbird garden!  

PRODUCT INFORMATION

• With its abundance of nectar-rich blooms, the Butterfly & Hummingbird Wildflower Seed Mix can be planted to attract beautiful pollinators in any region of the country.
• Containing 15 annual and perennial wildflowers including Wild Cosmos, Rocket Larkspur, Echinacea and Catchfly, this diverse blend delivers stunning color throughout the season.
• A great choice for a variety of soil types, this mix contains only 100% pure, non-GMO and neonicotinoid-free seeds.. .

FAST FACTS

• Zones 1 - 10
• Ideal Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
• Great For Mass Plantings
• Multiplies / Naturalizes
• Light Requirements: Full Sun OR Half Sun / Half Shade
• Non-GMO    
• Yes
• Soil Moisture: Dry, Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining
• Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Moist/Wet Soil, Acidic Soil
• Wildflower Mix or Specie: Mixtures

 Advantages  

• Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalize

WHAT IS IN THIS MIX?

• This is a specially designed mixture of 16 easy-to-grow wildflowers that butterflies and hummingbirds love.
• The mix includes both wild annuals and perennials, so bloom will begin just 3 to 4 weeks after sprouting, and should return year after year.
• When and where to plant: Plant in spring or early summer, or in late fall after frost for spring bloom.
• In warm-winter areas, plant at beginning of rainy season. Choose any bright sunny spot.
• Butterflies and hummingbirds will find your bright flowers once they bloom.

Common Name

1.       Arroyo Lupine
2.       Baby Snapdragon
3.       Baby's Breath
4.       Black-eyed Susan
5.       Catchfly
6.       China Aster
7.       Chinese Forget-Me-Not
8.       Crimson Clover
9.       Lemon Mint
11.     Purple Coneflower
12.     Red Poppy / Shirley Poppy
13.     Rocket Larkspur
14.     Rose Mallow
15.     Scarlet Sage
16.     Wild Cosmos

INDIVIDUAL FLOWER DESCRIPTIONS

Arroyo Lupine

Annual; Grows up to 24 Inches, Easy to grow; Native to California, Prefers full sun exposure

Baby Snapdragon

10-15" Tall.  Baby Snapdragons create a jewel-toned carpet of shimmering blooms in any sunny spot, large or small. Bright pink, red, yellow and purple bi-colored blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden and are extremely easy to grow.

Baby's Breath

8-18" Tall.  Not the florist favorite, but the single wild form. First bloom in mixtures: "White lace on your meadow." Annual

Black Eyed Susan

8-18"  Tall.  Black-eyed Susans are charming, carefree North American natives that are perfectly at home both in our gardens and in our meadows. All have daisy-like flowers with sultry dark ?eyes? and brightly-colored petals which emanate pure joy.

Catchfly

16-22" Tall.  This brilliant bloom lights up whole meadows when conditions are right. Full sun or partial shade. Annual

China Aster

12-36". Full sun or partial shade. China Aster blooms from mid-summer through early fall and provides much needed color after many annuals have stopped blooming for the season. Suitable for cutting, beds and borders, and the pollinator garden.

Forget-Me-Not

12-24" Tall.  Tiny blue flowers are an iconic addition to any garden. Although not a ?true? forget-me-not, this species has very similar flowers. This easy-to-grow annual blooms just weeks after planting and grows in almost any sunny spot. Chinese Forget Me Not attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden and makes for gorgeous cut flowers.

Crimson Clover

24-36".  Crimson Clovers strawberry-red blooms add fun color to any meadow. Growing to be 24-36 tall, this annual, non-aggressive clover will provide glowing red flowers throughout your garden or meadow. Not to be confused with the tough perennial clovers that can take over a meadow, Crimson Clover can help enhance your soil and attract pollinators to the garden or meadow.

Lemon Mint

Annual; Grows 12-24 Inches, Excellent for Birds, Bees and Butterflies, Adaptable to sun and shade.  Sure to demand attention in your summer garden or wildflower field, Lemon Mint offers clusters of pretty pink/purple blooms that are highly attractive to bees and butterflies! Crush or rub the leaves of Monardacitriodora and enjoy its distinctive citrus or lemony scent.  Leaves can be used raw or cooked for flavoring in salads, cooked foods, and for tea.

Purple Coneflower  

Red Poppy / Shirley Poppy

12 - 30" Tall.  Red Poppies are a vibrant addition to any wildflower garden or meadow! This easy-to-grow mixture contains a colorful blend of red, pink, white and double poppies, creating an eye-catching statement in the summer garden. Like all red poppies, this mix is deer resistant, attractive to pollinators and blooms for an exceptionally long time.

Rocket Larkspur

Annual; Grows 4-6 Feet Tall, Popular cut flower; Spring blooming, Prefers full sun exposure.

Rose Mallow

Annual; Grows 24-48 Inches, Huge, showy blooms, Prefers full sun exposure.  Big, showy pink blooms mark this aptly named variety of Rose Mallow. Loveliness is a favorite among gardeners for its extra large, brightly colored blooms that are attractive to those beautiful birds and butterflies we all love! Plant Rose Mallow for a summer full of color, both on the bush and in the air!

Scarlet Sage

Annual / Perennial; Grows up to 28 Inches. North American Native Wildflower.  Prefers full sun exposure.   A hardy mid-season bloomer, Scarlet Sage prefers full sun and will grow up to about 3 feet tall, a beautiful and romatic beacon for nectar feeders far and wide!

Wild Cosmos

12-72" Tall.  Cosmos lights up the garden or meadow in midsummer with pink, crimson and white flowers that hold until frost on tall plants. Attractive to both butterflies and hummingbirds, its colorful and abundant blooms are easy to grow in any region. Cosmos is a popular cutting flower with ferny foliage and strong stems and looks lovely planted along a fenceline

 WILDFLOWER MIX PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS

WHEN TO PLANT WILDFLOWERS: When to plant wildflower seeds largely depends on the climate and rainfall patterns in your area as well as the type of seeds you are planting. In cool climates, planting wildflower seeds in spring or early summer is ideal since temperatures are warm enough for germination but not so hot that it?s difficult to keep seeded areas moist. Planting in summer is not recommended since it is difficult to keep seed beds continually moist for the first 4-6 weeks. The hot summer sun tends to dry the soil out too quickly.

Wildflower seeds can also be planted in fall in cool climates. Dormant fall wildflower plantings should be late enough so that seeds do not germinate until spring. These must be done when air and soil temperatures are too low for germination, typically after several freezes but before there is snow cover. The seeds will lie ?dormant? in the soil until spring when warmer temperatures and moisture are available. Soil expansion and contraction during the winter can also improve seed-soil contact (cold stratification). Perennials can also be sown in early fall provided that there are at least 10-12 weeks of growing time before the plants go dormant for the winter. This amount of time generally allows enough root growth for plants to survive the winter.

WHERE TO PLANT WILDFLOWERS: 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 WILDFLOWERS: Clear the area and work the soil as best you can before planting your seeds.

We recommend mixing your seeds with sand - 2 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. After the seeds have been sown, lightly compress the seeds into the soil about 1/2" to protect from birds and wind.

MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS: All seeds, including wildflower seeds, need ample moisture to germinate and to develop into healthy seedlings. Best results will be obtained by soaking the planted areas thoroughly and maintaining consistent moisture for 4-6 weeks. Afterwards, watering can be gradually reduced over several weeks. In non-irrigated situations, plant in the spring or before periods of anticipated rainfall.

HOW TO CARE FOR 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 spent to encourage new growth.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR WILDFLOWER GARDEN: Most of our wildflower seed mixes contain annual, biennial and perennial species. Please read the mix contents. The annuals are included to assure maximum color during the first season and to act as a nurse crop for the slower-growing perennials. Annuals germinate quickly when conditions are favorable, providing a quick ground cover and competition against weeds. Most perennial and biennial species begin to bloom the second season, but not as profusely as annuals. Therefore, wildflower plantings look noticeably different after the first year.

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