Northwest Wildflower Mix (pack)

The Northwest Wildflower Mix (pack) is an open-pollinated blend of native and introduced annuals and perennials for colorful spring and summer bloom. It attracts bees and butterflies and includes Arroyo Lupine, Blue Flax, Russell Lupine, Scarlet Flax, Shasta Daisy, Baby Blue Eyes, Chinese Houses, California Poppy, Tidy Tips, Mountain Garland, Black-eyed Susan, Globe Gilia, Shirley Poppy, California Blue Bell, and more. One pack covers approximately 10 square feet if broadcast.

At a glance

• Type: Open-pollinated annual and perennial mix
• Species: 20 (13 annual, 7 perennial; 14 native, 7 introduced)
• Days to germinate: 10 to 30 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/8 inch
• Height at maturity: 9 to 48 inches
• USDA hardiness zones: 3 to 9
• Bloom season: Spring, summer
• Coverage: About 10 square feet per pack (125 seeds per sq ft)

Best for

• Small Pacific Northwest beds and borders
• Pollinator and butterfly plantings
• Colorful naturalized patches
• Spring and summer color
• Supporting bees and beneficial insects
• Trying a Northwest mix before scaling up

How to grow

Sow in spring or fall, broadcasting one pack over about 10 square feet at roughly 125 seeds per square foot and barely covering to 1/8 inch. Germination takes 10 to 30 days. Grow in full sun with moderate water in native or adaptable soil. The mix blooms in spring and summer.

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