California Native Wildflower Mix (1/4 lb)

The California Native Wildflower Mix is an open-pollinated blend of California native annuals chosen to bring the state's rich wild flora into the garden. This 1/4 pound size carries varieties such as Arroyo Lupine, California Poppy, Five Spot, Baby Blue Eyes, Tidy Tips, and Globe Gilia, drawing bees and butterflies from spring into late summer.

At a glance

• Type: Open-pollinated native annual wildflower mix
• Seeding rate: 1/4 to 1/2 lb per 1,000 square feet (11 lb per acre)
• 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
• Water: Light

Best for

• California native and habitat gardens
• Bee and butterfly pollinator plantings
• Low-water, drought-tolerant landscapes
• Meadows and naturalized areas
• Gardeners wanting an all-native blend

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.

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