North American Shade Wildflower Mix (1/4 lb)

The North American Shade Wildflower Mix (1/4 lb) is an open-pollinated blend of shade-tolerant annuals and perennials that brings color to shady areas of the yard. It needs only about four hours of direct or filtered sun per day, makes a good cut flower, blooms spring to late summer, and attracts bees and butterflies. The mix includes Purple Coneflower, Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Sweet William, Baby Blue Eyes, Chinese Houses, Shasta Daisy, Johnny-Jump-Up, European Columbine, Corn Poppy, Foxglove, and more.

At a glance

• Type: Open-pollinated shade-tolerant annual and perennial mix
• Species: 17 (8 annual, 7 perennial, 2 biennial; 5 native, 12 introduced)
• Days to germinate: 20 to 45 days
• Sun: Shade (4 hours direct or filtered sun per day)
• Planting depth: 1/8 inch
• Height at maturity: 7 to 48 inches
• USDA hardiness zones: 3 to 10
• Bloom season: Spring, summer
• Seeding rate: 1/4 to 1/2 lb per 1,000 sq ft, or 12 lbs per acre

Best for

• Shady and woodland garden areas
• Spots with filtered or partial sun
• Pollinator and butterfly support
• Cut-flower borders in shade
• Naturalized, low-light corners
• Adding color where sun-lovers struggle

How to grow

Sow in fall or spring at 1/4 to 1/2 lb per 1,000 square feet, barely covering to about 1/8 inch, in a spot receiving at least four hours of direct or filtered sun daily. Germination takes 20 to 45 days. Grow in adaptable soil with moderate water. The mix blooms spring to late summer.

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