California Central Valley Wildflower Mix (pack)

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 packet covers about 10 square feet and 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
• Coverage: About 10 square feet (about 125 seeds per square foot)
• USDA zones: 3 to 10
• Planting depth: 1/8 inch
• Germination: 10 to 30 days
• Height at maturity: 8 to 36 inches
• Sun: Full sun
• Bloom season: Spring to late summer

Best for

• Small hot, dry inland and Central Valley beds
• Low-water, drought-tolerant color
• Bee and butterfly pollinator habitat
• Containers and garden corners
• Gardeners wanting regionally suited natives

How to grow

Plant in fall or spring on cleared native soil in full sun. Scatter the packet over about 10 square feet at roughly 125 seeds per square foot, 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.

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