North American Shade Wildflower Mix (lb)

The North American Shade Wildflower Mix (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, 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
• Large-area 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. Many varieties freely self-sow and the mix blooms spring to late summer.

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