Wildflowers, Bird Lover’s Mix
Item #4544
Mixed varieties. Annual/perennial.
A colorful mixture of annuals and perennials that provide a bounty of food for seed-loving birds. Enjoy the beauty of these flowers in your garden, and then enjoy the beauty of the birds who come to a feast. Seeds will attract songbirds such as cardinals, goldfinches, sparrows, and buntings.
Contains: New England Aster, Calendula, Dwarf Cornflower, Partridge Pea Shasta Daisy, Lance-leaved Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Sulphur Cosmos, Purple Prairie Clover, Sweet William Pinks, Purple Coneflower, California Poppy, Indian Blanket, Wild Sunflower, Thickspike Gayfeather, Blue Flax, Four O’Clocks, Annual Phlox, Prairie Coneflower, Black-Eyed Susan.
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1/4″ (6mm)
Spacing: scatter
Sprouts In: 5-20 days
Thinning: thin as required
Plant fall to spring in mild climates and early spring in colder areas. Remove weeds and grass from the planting area. Loosen soil with a rake or shovel. Scatter seeds thinly over area. Lightly rake seeds into top 1/4″ of soil. Keep evenly moist until seeds germinate. A light mulch may help in dry areas.
Contains: 11.23% Formula Mix Four-O-Clocks, 8.61% Partridge Pea, 8.61% CA Orange Poppy, 8.33% Blue Cornflower, 5.74% Lance Leaved Coreopsis, 5.74% Pacific Beauty Calendula, 5.74% Bright Lights Cosmos, 5.74% Purple Coneflower, 5.74% Indian Blanket, 5.74% Wild Sunflower, 5.74% Blue Flax, 5.74% Gayfeather, 5.74% Phlox. Less than 5% each for a total combined mix of 11.56%: Shasta Ala