Southwest Native Wildflower Mix (1/4 lb)

The Southwest Native Wildflower Mix is an open-pollinated blend of annuals and perennials chosen for the arid Southwest. All 14 species are native, including arroyo and pigmy-leaf lupine, five spot, Indian blanket, California poppy, white and showy evening primrose, California bluebell, tidy tips, Mexican hat, desert marigold, bird's eyes, mountain garland, and blazing star. It blooms spring to late summer and draws bees and butterflies.

At a glance

• Type: Native annual and perennial wildflower mix
• USDA zone: 3 to 10
• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Light water, suited to arid sites
• Planting depth: 1/8 inch
• Days to germinate: 20 to 45 days
• Height at maturity: 12 to 36 inches
• Seeding rate: 1/4 to 1/5 lb per 1,000 sq ft, or 13 lbs per acre

Best for

• Arid and drought-tolerant gardens
• Native pollinator plantings
• Southwest meadows and naturalized areas
• Low-water landscapes
• Supporting bees and butterflies

How to grow

Sow in fall or spring, scattering seed and covering lightly to about 1/8 inch. Use roughly 1/4 to 1/5 lb per 1,000 sq ft, or 13 lbs per acre for larger areas. Give full sun and only light water once established; germination takes 20 to 45 days, with bloom from spring into late summer.

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