California Central Valley Wildflower Mix (1/4 lb)

The California Central Valley Wildflower Mix is an open-pollinated blend of annuals and perennials chosen for the hot, dry Central Valley and inland areas of California. This 1/4 pound size carries more than 20 varieties, including Arroyo Lupine, Scarlet Flax, California Poppy, Blanketflower, Goldfields, and Sweet Alyssum, drawing bees and butterflies from spring into late summer.

At a glance

• Type: Open-pollinated annual and perennial wildflower mix
• Seeding rate: 1/4 to 1/2 lb per 1,000 square feet (16 lb per acre)
• USDA zones: 3 to 10
• Planting depth: 1/8 inch
• Germination: 10 to 30 days
• Height at maturity: 10 to 36 inches
• Sun: Full sun
• Bloom season: Spring to late summer

Best for

• Hot, dry inland and Central Valley gardens
• Low-water, drought-tolerant plantings
• Bee and butterfly pollinator habitat
• Meadows and naturalized areas
• Gardeners wanting regionally suited natives

How to grow

Plant in fall or spring on cleared native soil in full sun. Broadcast at about 1/4 to 1/2 pound per 1,000 square feet, rake in lightly to about 1/8 inch, and keep the surface moist through the 10 to 30 day germination period. The mix needs only light water once established and tolerates the region's heat well.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic supplies non-GMO seeds and pollinator-friendly mixes for gardeners building healthy, habitat-rich landscapes.

Sold by Grow Organic, based in Grass Valley, California.