(Plant heights are given at maturity)
A wildflower patch is the perfect way to ensure a beautiful crop of spring and summer blooms, and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
To establish a wildflower patch, pick an area that matches the type of flowers you want to plant. (If the flowers you want grow naturally in a sunny, dry area, don't pick a damp spot next to a pond to plant them. Your results won't be very good.) Rule of thumb is to pick an area that has good drainage and receives at least 8 hours of sunlight each day. Also, don't choose a site in which clover or another winter ground cover is planted, as these plants will choke out the wildflowers.
To prepare the site, mow the existing vegetation as short as possible, and remove the mowed vegetation from the site. Scratch the surface or till to 1 inch deep. This will be deep enough for the flower seeds, but shallow enough not to 'stir up' the weed seeds. Also, make certain that you have enough seed to cover the area you have prepared. Using too little seed will give a sparse look to the planting and too much will cause overcrowding. Recommended seeding rates are given in the plant descriptions below.
Some wildflower seeds resemble dust - too tiny to handle efficiently, so to allow a more even distribution, mix 1 part seed with 3 or 4 parts of sand, potting soil, perlite, peat or some other coarser substance. To sow, walk in one direction over your patch, broadcasting 1/2 of the seed or seed mix. Then walk in a direction perpendicular to the initial sowing, broadcasting the other half of the seed. Don't cover the seed, as the light will help to germinate, just press them seed into the soil by walking over or rolling over them. If planting deeper than 1/16 inch is recommended, it will be noted in the plant description below. Make sure that the seeds receive adequate moisture and do not dry out excessively during germination. If possible, keep them sprinkled lightly until the seedlings emerge. Once established, if you picked flower types that conform to the soil, water and light in your chosen area, you should not need to water, except possibly under abnormal conditions.
In the fall when all or most of the blooms have faded and died back, mow the area to a height of 4-6 inches. Mowing lower may damage some wildflowers. Mow over the area a couple of times to thoroughly cut up the stems and leaves. This may seem a harsh treatment, but mowing allows for a more complete dispersal of seeds, so that your wildflower patch will be all the prettier next season. It also gets rid of unwanted grasses and weeds and allows the sunlight to penetrate to lower growing plants, allowing them to grow more efficiently and to allow the wildflower seeds to establish themselves next season.
The common conception is that all one has to do is throw wildflower seeds on the ground and a beautiful garden will spring up without a care, but keep in mind that wildlfowers, like all other plants, have their own peculiarities. Some can indeed grow perfectly well when tossed carelessly on the ground, but others are picky and require very specific soil and water requirements. That's why it's so important to match the flower you choose with your climate and soil type and to choose your site and prepare it well.. Even then, some are downright hard to grow and may have to be started in trays or flats and transplanted to their final home. We have indicated below the ease of growing each variety, but don't allow a rating of 'difficult' to deter you from trying a variety that you really want. Generally, once these plants have become established, they provide no problems at all and multiply with ease.
With proper planning and care, your wildflowers will provide years of natural beauty and a haven for bees, butterflies and other creatures.
E = Easy; Germinates readily, established itself with ease, and is low
maintenance
M = Fairly easy; Germination rate is somewhat lower. May be more
difficult to establish
D = Difficult; Germination may be low or sporadic. Plants
may need to be started under controlled conditions, then transplanted
Clarkia
Farewell
to Spring- Clarkia pulchella - Annual; Excellent border flower . Wiry slender
stems bear double flowers in shades from white to deep rose. Good cottage
garden plant. Originally a wildflower listed by the Lewis and Clark expedition,
1804-1806, and named after Clark. It's a lovely addition to a garden. Sow
in spring. Full sun or partial shade; plant height 24in. Seeding
rate: 2lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: M
Avg. seeds per lb = 1,700,000
| #107 Packet $8.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B4z-107 Bulk Seed 4oz $32.59 | |
| #B1-107 Bulk Seed 1 lb $64.95 |
Mountain
Garland - Clarkia unguiculata - Annual; Spikes of pastel blooms on
purple stems. Bloom colors are shades of pink, salmon, white, and
purple. Prefers well drained soil. Full sun; height: 2-3ft.
Seeding rate: 2lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E Avg.
seeds per lb= 1,500,000
| #2502 Packet $8.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B4z-2502 Bulk Seed 4oz $32.59 | |
| #B1-2502 Bulk Seed 1 lb $64.95 |
Coreopsis
Red Plains
Coreopsis - Coreopsis tinctoria - Annual; easily grown from seed,
this wildflower variety thrives in a variety of soils and conditions, including
damp areas. Blooms are mahogany in color and are borne in profusion.
The plant is ideal for mass plantings or wildflower areas. Sow in
spring, summer or fall. Hardy to -40F (-40C); Full sun; plant
height: 12-24in. Seeding rate: 2lbs per acre; Difficulty rating:
E Avg. seeds per lb= 1,400,000
| #1388 Packet $5.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B1-1388 Bulk Seed 1 lb $59.99 |
Tickseed
(Lanceleaf Coreopsis) Coreopsis lanceolata - Perennial; This is the
wildflower variety whose bright yellow single blooms on 3ft. stems lend
an airy beauty to any garden or hillside. Does well even in hot dry
summers. Sow in spring or fall. Hardy to -40F (-40C);
Full sun; plant height: 36in. Seeding rate: 2lbs per acre; Difficulty
rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 221,000
| #388 Packet $4.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B4z-388 Bulk Seed 4oz $19.99 | |
| #B1-388 Bulk Seed 1 lb $35.99 |
Tinctoria
(Plains Coreopsis) Coreopsis tinctoria - Perennial; Tall plants bear
a profusion of bright yellow single blooms with red centers. Foliage
is lacy and fernlike. Beautiful cottage garden addition. Sow
in spring or fall. Hardy to -40F (-40C); Full sun or partial
shade; plant height: 48in. Seeding rate: 2lbs per acre; Difficulty
rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 1,400,000
| #389 Packet $4.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B4z-389 Bulk Seed 4oz $19.99 | |
| #B1-389 Bulk Seed 1 lb $39.99 |
Cosmos
Bright
Lights Orange - Cosmos sulphureus - Annual, reseeds freely;
2-1/2in. semi-double blooms of bright orange brighten any summer garden
or meadow. Sow in spring. Full sun; plant height: 36-48in.
Seeding rate: 15lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E
Avg. seeds per lb= 90,000
| #391 Packet $3.50 Approximately 200 seeds | |
| #B1-391 Bulk Seed 1 lb $50.95 |
Psyche White - Cosmos bipinnatus - Annual, reseeds freely; Huge
4in. double white blooms. Sow in spring. Full sun; plant height:
54in. Seeding rate: 15lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E
Avg. seeds per lb= 90,000
| #392 Packet $6.50 Approximately 200 seeds | |
| #B1-392 Bulk Seed 1 lb $70.95 |
Seashells
Mix - Cosmos bipinnatus - Annual, reseeds freely; Rolled petals in
shades of red, pink and white with yellow eyes. Sow in spring.
Full sun; plant height: 36-40in. Seeding rate: 15lbs
per acre; Difficulty rating: E Avg. seeds
per lb= 90,000
| #393 Packet $3.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B1-393 Bulk Seed 1 lb $70.95 |
Sensation
Mix- Cosmos bipinnatus - Annual, reseeds freely - First introduced
to English gardens in the mid-1800s from Mexico, Cosmos gives an eye-catching
touch to a summer garden. This variety has tall, feathery plants
producing 3in. flowers in shades from white to crimson with a yellow eye.
Sow in spring. Full sun or partial shade; plant height: 48-60in.
Seeding rate: 15lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E
Avg. seeds per lb= 90,000
| #109 Packet $4.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B1-109 Bulk Seed 1 lb $50.95 |
Flax
Blue Flax -
Linum lewisii - Perennial; Pretty plant native to California, but
now adapted all over the US. Bright blue five-petaled flowers last
only one day, but there are so many of them that the show is not interrupted
all summer. Prefers dry areas with full sun. Hardy to -40F
(-40C); Full sun; plant height: 24in. Seeding rate: 8lbs per
acre; Difficulty rating: M Avg. seeds per lb= 293,000
| #2500 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 200 seeds | |
| #Bz-2500 Bulk Seed 1oz $11.39 | |
| #B4z-2500 Bulk Seed 4oz $22.49 | |
| #B1-2500 Bulk Seed 1 lb $42.99 |
Scarlet Flax
- Linum rubrum - Perennial; This wildflower, originally found in
Europe and North Africa, has aclimated itself to most of the United States.
It is the perfect survivor, tolerating extreme heat and drought.
Very pretty in mass plantings or in wildflower areas. Sow in spring
after danger of frost is past. Hardy to -40F (-40C); Full sun;
plant height: 1-2ft. Seeding rate: 8lbs per acre; Difficulty
rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 122,000
| #2441 Packet $3.50 Approximately 200 seeds | |
| #Bz-2441 Bulk Seed 1oz $9.90 | |
| #B4z-2441 Bulk Seed 4oz $18.49 | |
| #B1-2441 Bulk Seed 1 lb $36.99 |
Gaillardia
Indian
blanket flower - Galliardia aristata - Perennial; Bright daisy-like blooms
with red and yellow rings. Heat and drought tolerant. Sow in
fall or early spring. Hardy to -40F (-40C); Full sun; plant
height: 1-1/2 to 2ft. Seeding rate: 10lbs per acre; Difficulty
rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 132,000
| #2499 Packet $5.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B4z-2499 Bulk Seed 4oz $37.89 | |
| #B1-2499 Bulk Seed 1 lb $64.89 |
Liatris
Liatris, Purple
(Gayfeather) - Liatris spicata - Perennial - Medicinal - Reseeds freely.
Strong spikes of deep purple flowers rise above tufts of grass-like foliage.
The roots are sometimes used to brew a tea used to treat kidney diseases
and sore throats. Prefers a moist well drained soil. Sow in spring.
Hardy to -40F (-40C); Full sun; plant height: 18-36in. Seeding rate:
10lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: M Avg. seeds
per lb= 138,000
| #178 Packet $3.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-178 Bulk Seed 1oz $10.89 | |
| #B4z-178 Bulk Seed 4oz $26.95 | |
| #B1-178 Bulk Seed 1 lb $75.70 |
Lupine
Alamo Fire
Lupine (Maroon Bluebonnet) - Lupinus texensis - Perennial; A unique
variety of bluebonnet, this pretty plant has maroon and white petals on
2ft. plants. The original plant was found growing near San Antonio,
Texas. Like most wild lupines, this variety prefers a light sandy soil
and does not tolerate heavy clay soils with poor drainage. Seeds
in these soils will germinate, but will not fully develop. Does best
when planted on a slight slope. Hardy to 10F (-17.7C); Full
sun or partial shade; plant height: 18-24in. Seeding rate: 35lbs
per acre; Difficulty rating: D Avg. seeds per lb=
13,500
| #2445 Packet $3.50 Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #Bz-2445 Bulk Seed 1oz $24.95 | |
| #B4z-2445 Bulk Seed 4oz $51.85 | |
| #B1-2445 Bulk Seed 1 lb $158.59 |
Arroyo Lupine
- Lupinus succulentus - Perennial or biennial - Native to California
and the western US coast, this variety has upright spikes with purple blooms.
Prefers a moist clay or heavy soil in full sun. Can be difficult
to establish, but is well worth the effort. Hardy to 10F (-17.7C);
Full sun; plant height 12-18in. Seeding rate: 35lbs per acre; Difficulty
rating: D Avg. seeds per lb= 15,500
| #2492 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 200 seeds | |
| #Bz-2492 Bulk Seed 1oz $10.59 | |
| #B4z-2492 Bulk Seed 4oz $19.99 | |
| #B1-2492 Bulk Seed 1 lb $36.99 |
Texas Bluebonnet
- Lupinus texensis - Perennial or biennial (zones 5 and north, mulch
heavily in winter)- Found along the roadsides in Texas, this lovely little
wildflower is the state flower. Small palmate leaves and deep blue flower
spikes in the spring make a lovely show when planted in groups. Does best
in light, sandy soils - hates heavy clay soils. Hardy to -10F (-23.3C);
Full sun; plant height 12-18in. Seeding rate: 35lbs per acre; Difficulty
rating: M Avg. seeds per lb= 13,500
| #125 Packet $3.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-125 Bulk Seed 1oz $15.00 | |
| #B4z-125 Bulk Seed 4oz $27.35 | |
| #B1-125 Bulk Seed 1 lb $54.95 |
Marshmallow - OP - Althaea Officinalis - Bushy
upright plant, white flowers tinged with pink. Hardy to -30F (-34.4C)
Full sun / Partial shade; Height: 4 ft.
Difficulty rating:
E
| #4099 Packet $4.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Lp-4099 Large packet approximately 2,000 Seeds $19.50 |
Monarda
Lemon
Bergamot (Lemon mint, Purple horsemint) Monarda citriodora - Perennial
- Culinary, Medicinal - Blooms are pink and purple. Native
to the southern US. Sow in spring. Hardy to -40F (-40C); Full
sun; plant height: 3-4ft. Seeding rate: 3lbs per acre;
Difficulty rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 819,000
| #493 Packet $3.50 Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #Bz-493 Bulk Seed 1oz $11.65 | |
| #B4z-493 Bulk Seed 4oz $19.50 | |
| #B1-493 Bulk Seed 1 lb $35.99 |
Nemophilia
Baby Blue Eyes - Nemophilia insignis - Annual; Native california wildflower
easily grown from seed. Delicate sky blue, cup shaped blooms appear
throughout the spring. Requires light sandy soil with moderate amount
of water. Full sun to partial shade; plant height: 12in.
Seeding rate: 8lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E
Avg. seeds per lb= 258,000
| #2446 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 200 seeds | |
| #Bz-2446 Bulk Seed 1oz $8.79 | |
| #B4z-2446 Bulk Seed 4oz $14.99 | |
| #B1-2446 Bulk Seed 1 lb $35.99 |
Five Spot
- Nemophilia maculata - Annual; A native California wildflower with 1in.
white blooms with purple spots at the tip of each petal. Best sown
where it is to grow, as it does not like to be transplanted. Full sun to
partial shade; plant height: 12in. Seeding rate: 15lbs per acre;
Difficulty rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 87,000
| #1389 Packet $3.50 Approximately 75 seeds | |
| #Bz-1389 Bulk Seed 1oz $9.39 | |
| #B4z-1389 Bulk Seed 4oz $16.29 | |
| #B1-1389 Bulk Seed 1 lb $41.39 |
Poppies
Corn Poppy Mix (Papaver rhoeas) Annual- This European native
has become naturalized all over the US. 3-4inch blooms in pink, red,
white, yellow, orange and pink with small foliage that allows the blooms
an optimum show. Prefers a well-drained soil. Sow in late fall
for best spring showing. Full sun,Partial shade; height: 24-30in.
Seeding rate: 2lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E
Avg. seeds per lb= 13,500
| #2444 Packet $3.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-2444 Bulk Seed 1oz $8.79 | |
| #B4z-2444 Bulk Seed 4oz $15.99 | |
| #B1-2444 Bulk Seed 1 lb $39.99 |
Red Corn Poppy
(Flanders Poppy) Papaver rhoeas - Annual- This European native has
become naturalized all over the US. 3-4inch deep red blooms with
purple-black centers. Prefers a well-drained soil. Sow in late
fall for best spring showing. Full sun, Partial shade; height:
24-30in. Seeding rate: 2lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E
Avg. seeds per lb= 13,500
| #2494 Packet $3.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-2494 Bulk Seed 1oz $8.79 | |
| #B4z-2494 Bulk Seed 4oz $15.99 | |
| #B1-2494 Bulk Seed 1 lb $39.99 |
California
Poppy - Eschscholzia californica - Upright annual or tender perennial is
a California native and the state flower. Brilliant orange single
blooms close in the evening or sometimes on cloudy days. Plants are
uniform and productive and drought tolerant. Full sun; height:
18inches.
| #3342 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-3342 Bulk Seed 1oz $6.39 | |
| #B4z-3342 Bulk Seed 4oz $12.99 | |
| #B1-3342 Bulk Seed 1 lb $32.19 |
Poppy Mallows
Wine Cup (Callirhoe
involucrata) Hardy , drought tolerant wildflower native to Texas
and the south central US. A member of the mallow family, winecups
spread via trailing stems that eventually form a ground cover. They
have malva-like dark purple or magenta blooms that close in the evening.
The plant will bloom in the spring, then go dormant in the summer heat,
then, in autumn, it will bloom again. Prefers sandy or rocky soils
and makes a good rock garden plant. Sow in spring or fall.
Hardy to -20F (-28.8C); Full sun; height: 18in. (trailing vine) Seeding
rate: 5lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E Avg.
seeds per lb= 82,000
| #1392 Packet $4.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-1392 Bulk Seed 1oz $58.50 |
Tall Poppy
Mallow (Palmleaf Poppymallow) Callirhoe leiocarpa - Upright, drought tolerant
annual with dark purple to wine-red blooms which open during the day and
close at night, remaining closed permanently after pollination. Native
to Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Roots are edible and taste rather
like a parsnip. Prefers a light sandy loam in full sun. Full
sun; height: 3ft.
| #3918 Packet $3.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-3918 Bulk Seed 1oz $8.99 | |
| #B4z-3918 Bulk Seed 4oz $12.59 | |
| #B1-3918 Bulk Seed 1 lb $32.49 |
Primroses
Evening Primrose - Oenothera biennis - Biennial, reseeds freely; 4-6ft.
tall stems with 6-8in. long narrow leaves and bright yellow 3in. flowers.
Both leaves and flowers are edible and the roots have been used to treat
skin ailments, asthma and migraines. Sow spring, summer or fall.
Hardy to -40F (-40C); Full sun or partial shade; height: 4-6ft. Seeding
rate: 3lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E Avg.
seeds per lb= 865,000
| #132 Packet $3.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-132 Bulk Seed 1oz $6.59 | |
| #B4z-132 Bulk Seed 4oz $11.17 | |
| #B1-132 Bulk Seed 1 lb $26.00 |
Missouri Primrose - Oenothera missouriensis - Perennial; Native
wildflower from Texas to Missouri with bright lemon yellow cup shaped blooms
that remain for several days. Magnificent in a mass planting and
an excellent border plant. Prefers a well drained soil. Hardy
to -40F (-40C); Full sun; height: 6-14in. Seeding rate: 5lbs
per acre; Difficulty rating: M Avg. seeds per lb=
80,000
| #1283 Packet $4.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-1283 Bulk Seed 1oz $16.50 | |
| #B4z-1283 Bulk Seed 4oz $39.99 | |
| #B1-1283 Bulk Seed 1 lb $106.59 |
Showy Primrose
- Oenothera speciosa - Perennial; Hardy native of the southeastern US with
4-petaled baby pink blooms with a white center. Flowers open in the
morning and last 1 day. Lovely in mass plantings. Blooms second year
from seed. Sow in spring or summer. Hardy to -20F (-28.8C).
Full sun; height: 16in. Seeding rate: 2lbs per acre; Difficulty
rating: M Avg. seeds per lb= 3,280,000
| #2446 Packet $4.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-2446 Bulk Seed 1oz $17.79 | |
| #B4z-2446 Bulk Seed 4oz $41.89 | |
| #B1-2446 Bulk Seed 1 lb $123.50 |
Sage (Salvia)
Mealy Blue
Sage - Salvia larinacea - Annual - Hardy upright annual Texas native.
Prefers sandy or gravelly soil in full sun. Tolerates drought and
blooms all summer long. Full sun; height: 1-2ft. Seeding rate:
8lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E Avg. seeds
per lb= 368,000
| #1390 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-1390 Bulk Seed 1oz $16.99 | |
| #B4z-1390 Bulk Seed 4oz $45.99 | |
| #B1-1390 Bulk Seed 1 lb $137.99 |
Texas Hummingbird Sage (Scarlet Sage) Salvia coccinea - Annual
or Tender Perennial , reseeds freely; Spikes of bright red flowers
attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This variety prefers a light
sandy soil kept relatively dry. Sow in spring. Hardy to -10F
(-23.3C); Full sun; plant height: 24in. 80 days
Seeding rate: 8lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E
Avg. seeds per lb= 276,000
| #458 Packet $3.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-458 Bulk Seed 1oz $12.99 | |
| #B4z-458 Bulk Seed 4oz $29.99 | |
| #B1-458 Bulk Seed 1 lb $77.99 |
Sunflowers
Black Russian - OP - Large 15-18in. heads with black seeds.
Frequently grown for bird seed. Height: 12ft. 90-100
days. Seeding rate: 3lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E
Avg. seeds per lb= 80,000
| #2507 Packet $3.50 Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B1-2507 Bulk Seed 1 lb $14.99 |
Giant Grey Striped - OP - Huge 12in.-18in. bright yellow
single blooms with a hint of a grey stripe. Excellent variety for bird
seed or for roasting and eating. Drought resistant; Height: 5-7ft.
100-110 days. Seeding rate: 3lbs per acre; Difficulty
rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 80,000
| #137 Packet $3.50 Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B1-137 Bulk Seed 1 lb $22.99 |
Giant Sungold - OP - Teddy-bear like sunflower, great as a background
or as a screen. Drought resistant; Full sun; height: 5-7ft.
90-100 days. Seeding rate: 3lbs per acre; Difficulty rating:
E Avg. seeds per lb= 80,000
| #135 Packet $4.50 Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #B1-135 Bulk Seed 1 lb $78.00 |
Vanilla Ice - OP - Multiple clusters of light yellow & cream colored
blooms with deep brown eyes. Drought resistant; Height: 5-6ft.
90-100 days. Seeding rate: 3lbs per acre; Difficulty
rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 80,000
| #349 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #Bz-349 Bulk Seed 1oz $9.00 | |
| #B4z-349 Bulk Seed 4oz $29.59 | |
| #B1-349 Bulk Seed 1 lb $78.00 |
Velvet Queen - OP - One of the lovliest of the dark sunflowers, possessing
deep red petals and a chocolate brown button. Good seed producer.
Height: 5ft. 100 days. Seeding rate: 3lbs per acre;
Difficulty rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 80,000
| #140 Packet $5.50 Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #B1-140 Bulk Seed 1 lb $50.40 |
Verbenas
Moss Verbena
(Verbena tenuisecta) Perennial; This South American native
has become naturalized in the southern portion of the US. Small purple
blooms are borne in clusters, appearing as tiny bouquets. Tolerant
of drought and soil type, it will bloom all season long. Hardy to
-10F (-23.3C); full sun; height: 18in. Seeding rate: 6lbs per acre;
Difficulty rating: M Avg. seeds per lb = 473,600
| #3809 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-3809 Bulk Seed 1oz $19.99 | |
| #B4z-3809 Bulk Seed 4oz $50.99 | |
| #B1-3809 Bulk Seed 1 lb $92.89 |
Stiff Vervain
(Verbena rigida) Perennial; Wildflower native to Brazil and Paraguay
that has become naturalized throughout the southern half of the US.
Blooms are deep magenta-purple and appear throughout the season.
Not at all particular about soil types, it prefers a location in full sun.
Good choice for hot, humid climates. Hardy to -10F (-23.3C); Full
sun; height: 2ft. Seeding rate: 3lbs per acre; Difficulty
rating: E Avg. seeds per lb = 760,000
| #3920 Packet $3.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-3920 Bulk Seed 1oz $27.99 | |
| #B4z-3920 Bulk Seed 4oz $50.99 | |
| #B1-3920 Bulk Seed 1 lb $99.89 |
Other Varieties
Bachelor's
Buttons (Cornflower, Kornblume, Bluebow, Hurtsickle, Blue Cap, Bluet)
- Centaurea cyanus - Annual, reseeds freely; Lovely 1in. blooms in
shades of white, blue and pink atop sturdy stems with carnation-like foliage.
Wonderful in a cottage garden or in a bouquet. At one time, the flowers
were used to manufacture a French eyewash, Eau de Casselunettes, which
was used to treat weak eyes. Culpeper, in his famous herbal, declared
that the flowers, mixed with plantain, horsetail and comfrey was an excellent
antidote for the bite of scorpions and other venomous creatures and the
seeds were used to fight infectious diseases, including the plague.
The blue blooms are still used with alum-water to make a lavender-blue
water color paint. It was also said that the stems of the plant were
so strong that they would dull any sickle used to cut them, thus the name
hurtsickle. Sow in spring. Full sun; plant height: 18-24in.
Seeding rate: 3lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E
Avg. seeds per lb= 96,000
| #373 Packet $3.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B1-373 Bulk Seed 1 lb $34.99 |
Bird's Eyes - Gilia tricolor - Annual - Native to the western US, this
pretty little wildflower has become naturalized all over the country.
Trumpet shaped blooms are lavender and white with a yellow throat.
Does bes in well drained soils, but is very adaptable. Full sun;
height: 18in. Seeding rate: 2lbs per acre; Difficulty
rating: E
Average seeds per lb = 1,020,000
| #3921 Packet $6.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B4z-3921 Bulk Seed 4oz $29.89 | |
| #B1-3921 Bulk Seed 1 lb $50.29 |
Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Perennial - Chicory is a native of
Europe that has established itself all over North America. It is
easily established from seed and produces a deep tap root. The plant
contains a milky sap and the lavender-blue daisylike blooms remain on the
plant for only a single day. In the United States, during the Civil
War and again during WWII, chicory served as a coffee substitute.
Hardy to -40F (-40C); Full sun; plant height: 2-4ft. Seeding
rate: 5lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E Avg.
seeds per lb= 426,000
| #1387 Packet $6.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B4z-1387 Bulk Seed 4oz $16.89 | |
| #B1-1387 Bulk Seed 1 lb $29.25 |
Dame's Rocket - Hesperis matronalis - Perennial - European native that
is now naturalized over the US. Purple blooms resemble garden phlox
and cluster at the ends of the stalks in the same manner. Flowers
are fragrant. Prefers a moist well drained soil. Hardy to -40F(-40C);
Full sun or partial shade; height: 2-3ft. Seeding rate: 8lbs
per acre; Difficulty rating: E Avg. seeds per lb=
296,000
| #2505 Packet $5.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B4z-2505 Bulk Seed 4oz $29.89 | |
| #B1-2505 Bulk Seed 1 lb $50.90 |
Drummond Phlox
- Phlox drummondii - Annual; Native Texas wildflower that has established
itself over the southeastern US. Clusters of bright blooms cluster
at the ends of stems, creating a mass of color. Blooms are shades
of pink, red, white and magenta. Spectacular in mass plantings.
Blooms in spring. Prefers a light sandy soil. Plant in spring
Full sun; height: 24in. Seeding rate: 8lbs per acre; Difficulty
rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 234,000
| #2506 Packet $3.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-2506 Bulk Seed 1oz $12.89 | |
| #B4z-2506 Bulk Seed 4oz $28.89 | |
| #B1-2506 Bulk Seed 1 lb $72.89 |
Echinacea
(Purple coneflower) Echinacea purpurea - Drought tolerant plants with large
daisy like purple blooms that throw their petals back from the center cone.
Very pretty in mass plantings. Prefers well drained rich soil, but
is extremely tolerant of soil types. Sow in spring or fall.
Seeding rate: 12lbs per acre; Difficulty rating: E
Avg. seeds per lb= 117,000
| #2507 Packet $5.50 Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B4z-2507 Bulk Seed 4oz $50.89 | |
| #B1-2507 Bulk Seed 1 lb $70.59 |
Foxglove,
Mixed Colors (Witches thimbles, Folksglove) - Digitalis purpurea - Perennial;
Tall spikes of bell-shaped blooms rise above a clump of large ovate leaves.
A favorite of gardeners since the middle ages, dirivatives of the plant
are used to treat heart problems. Prefers a rich sandy soil. Sow
in spring. Hardy to -40F (-40C); Full sun to partial shade;
plant height: 48in. Seeding rate: 1/2lbs per acre; Difficulty
rating: D Avg. seeds per lb= 4,360,000
| #406 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 200 seeds | |
| #Bz-406 Bulk Seed 1oz $9.89 | |
| #B4z-406 Bulk Seed 4oz $22.89 | |
| #B1-406 Bulk Seed 1 lb $58.90 |
Gloriosa Daisy - Rudbeckia hirta - Perennial; Originally a wildflower
native to most of the US, these bright yellow single flowered daisies bring
a sunny look to any garden or wildfllower patch. Hardy to -40F (-40C);
Full sun; height:40in. Seeding rate: 2lbs per acre; Difficulty
rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 1,700,000
| #2493 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-2493 Bulk Seed 1oz $8.17 | |
| #B4z-2493 Bulk Seed 4oz $14.89 | |
| #B1-2493 Bulk Seed 1 lb $37.99 |
Johnny Jump Up (Viola tricolor) Perennial; Pretty small viola
with 1-1/2in. bicolor blooms in purple and yellow on compact plants.
Good variety for rock gardens, beds and borders. Prefers a well drained
rich soil . Sow in spring. Hardy to -40F (-40C); Full
sun/Partial shade; height: 7in. Seeding rate: 4lbs per acre;
Difficulty rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 408,000
| #1163 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-1163 Bulk Seed 1oz $27.62 | |
| #B4z-1163 Bulk Seed 4oz $56.89 | |
| #B1-1163 Bulk Seed 1 lb $180.00 |
Linaria (Toadflax) Fantasy Mix - Linaria maroccana - Annual; Cool
season annual with good temperature tolerance. Can be grown in milder
winters as a winter crop. 5/8 inch snapdragon-like blooms on compact
dwarf plants. Sow in spring. Hardy to -40F (-40C); Full
sun; height: 8in. Seeding rate: 1lbs per acre; Difficulty rating:
E Avg. seeds per lb= 6,800,000
| #1308 Packet $6.50 Approximately 50 seeds |
Mexican Hat
- Ratibida columnaris - Annual or Tender Perennial; Native to the
midwestern US, now naturalized all over the US. Black cone shaped
flowers with drooping red petals edged in yellow. Prefers well- drained
soil. Full sun; height: 2-3ft. Seeding rate: 1lbs per acre;
Difficulty rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 1,200,000
| #2501 Packet $7.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B4z-2501 Bulk Seed 4oz $29.89 | |
| #B1-2501 Bulk Seed 1 lb $50.79 |
Orange Wallflower - Cheirianthus allionii - Biennial or Perennial
- Native to the Canary Islands, this variety has naturalized through the
northern half of the US. Vivid orange blooms appear on compact plants
with narrow leaves. Tolerant of a variety of conditions. Sow
in spring, summer or fall. Hardy to -30F (-34.4C); Full sun
to partial shade; height: 12-18in. Seeding rate: 6lbs per acre;
Difficulty rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 340,000
| #2497 Packet $5.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B4z-2497 Bulk Seed 4oz $29.89 | |
| #B1-2497 Bulk Seed 1 lb $54.99 |
Rocket Larkspur
(Staggerweed) - Delphinium ajacis - Annual; Native southern European wildflower
has become naturalized over the US. Compact blossoms on tall spikes
make a lovely cut flower. Perfect for naturalizing in wildlfower
patches or in beds. Self sows freely. Prefers well-drained
soils. Sow in spring or fall. Hardy to -40F (-40C); Full
sun to Partial shade; height: 3-4ft. Seeding rate: 10lbs per acre;
Difficulty rating: E -- PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PARTS OF THIS
PLANT ARE TOXIC -- Avg. seeds per lb= 150,000
| #2495 Packet $5.50 Approximately 200 seeds | |
| #B4z-2495 Bulk Seed 4oz $29.89 | |
| #B1-2495 Bulk Seed 1 lb $50.50 |
Rose Mallow - Lavatera trimetris - Perennial; Self-sowing
plant naturalized through the southeastern US. Lavender-pink blooms
with dark purple veins. Very tolerant of many soil conditions.
Sow in early spring, after danger of frost is past. Blooms summer
and fall. Hardy to -10F (-23.3C); Full sun to partial shade;
height: 3-5ft. Seeding rate: 25lbs per acre; Difficulty rating:
M Avg. seeds per lb= 71,000
| #2496 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #B4z-2496 Bulk Seed 4oz $11.25 | |
| #B1-2496 Bulk Seed 1 lb $27.00 |
Texas Paintbrush
(Castilleja indivisa) Annual or Biennial; Native Texas wildflower
with single erect stems with tiny, almost unnoticeable, cream colored blooms
surrounded by bright red-orange bracts. Does best in mass plantings
in well-drained soil. It is a partial root parasite and must be planted
with other seeds (grass or wildflowers). Cultivation can be difficult,
but the rewards are worth it. If started in flats to transplant,
it is best to use deep plug trays or individual pots, as the plants do
not like to have their roots disturbed. Hardy to 10F (-17.7C);
Full sun; height: 8-24in. Seeding rate: 1/4lb per acre; Difficulty
rating: D Avg. seeds per lb= 5,100.000
| #1391 Packet $5.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-1391 Bulk Seed 1oz $129.95 |
Wild Baby's Breath - Gypsophilia muralis - Annual; Dense clusters
of tiny single white blooms on airy foiliage. Prefers full sun in
well drained slightly alkaline soil. Sow in early spring. Full
sun; plant height: 18in. Seeding rate: 5lbs per acre;
Difficulty rating: E Avg. seeds per lb= 174,000
| #2498 Packet $3.50 Approximately 200 seeds | |
| #B4z-2498 Bulk Seed 4oz $10.25 | |
| #B1-2498 Bulk Seed 1 lb $20.99 |
Yellow Yarrow
- Achillea filipendulina - Perennial; Heat tolerant European native
that has naturalized throughout North America with fernlike leaves and
clusters of yellow blooms. Prefers light, rich soils, but will tolerate
a wide variety of conditions.
Hardy to -40F (-40C); Full sun to partial shade; height: 2-4ft.
Seeding rate: 1/2lb per acre; Difficulty rating: M
Avg. seeds per lb= 2,700,000
| #198 Packet $13.50 Approximately 100 seeds | |
| #Bz-198 Bulk Seed 1oz $77.62 | |
| #B4z-198 Bulk Seed 4oz $116.89 | |
| #B1-198 Bulk Seed 1 lb $192.00 |
Wildflower Mixes
(Ingredients listed in order of percentage of total mix.)
Butterfly Mix - Includes echinacea, tickseed, cornflower, rocket larkspur, gaillardia, Drummond phlox, Texas hummingbird sage, candytuft, cosmos, Sweet William, orange wallflower. monarda, moss verbena, standing cypress, gloriosa daisy, shasta daisy, coreopsis, butterfly weed, sweet alyssum and linara. Sow in spring. Sunlight requirement: 6-8hr.full sun per day; Seeding rate: 1/4lb per 625sq. ft. Difficulty rating: E
| #B4z-2503 1/4lb $12.95 | |
| #B1-2503 1/4lb $35.95 |
Poppy Mix - Includes California poppy, corn poppies (double and single
flowered), Red corn poppy Sunlight requirement: 6-8hr.full
sun per day; Seeding rate: 1/4lb per 1000sq. ft. Difficulty
rating: E
| #B4z-2504 1/4lb $12.95 |
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