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The brilliant colours and longevity of this blend are selected to attract and keep the butterflies coming back day after day. Butterfly Blend wildflower seeds are made up of 50% annuals and 50% perennials. This means lasting flowers, bright colours and butterflies for many seasons to come. The nectar rich flowers in the Butterfly Blend will also attract many species of insects, birds, and wildlife to the bed. Be prepared to enjoy the ever-changing colours of flowers and wildlife that will visit them.
Butterfly Blend wildflower ingredients include the following species. These were chosen specifically for their nectar rich flowers to which butterflies are drawn. The type of butterfly attracted to your flower patch will depend on where you live, but this mix includes flowers that are attractive to Monarch butterflies, swallow-tails, skippers, admirals, and many more. This blend is also attractive to hummingbirds and wild pollinators like bumblebees, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects.
Black-Eyed Susan | Rudbeckia hirta |
Blanketflower | Gaillardia aristata |
Butterfly Milkweed | Asclepias tuberosa |
California Poppy | Eschscholzia californica |
Candytuft | Iberis umbellata |
China Aster | Calliestephus chinensis |
Cornflower | Centaurea cyanus |
Dwarf Godetia | Clarkia amoena |
Dwarf Plains Coreopsis | Coreopsis tinctoria |
Gayfeather | Liatris spicatus |
Indian Blanket | Gaillardia pulchella |
Lance-Leaf Coreopsis | Coreopsis lanceolata |
Prairie Coneflower | Ratibida columnifera |
Purple Coneflower | Echinacea purpurea |
Rocket Larkspur | Delphinium consolida |
Siberian Wallflower | Cheiranthus allionii |
Scarlet Salvia | Salvia coccinea |
Sweet Alyssum | Lobularia maritima |
Quick Facts:
Size: 5g (covers approx. 22 sq ft)
How To Grow: Unless otherwise stated, all the wildflower mixes will contain perennials, annuals, and biennials. Seeds must come into contact with the soil in order to germinate. Do not bury seeds more than 2-3 times their thickness. Continue reading below for some other tips on how to grow wildflowers from seed.
Difficulty
Easy
Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Zone: Zone 4.
Starting
Site Selection: If there are already no plants (including weeds) growing in the planting site, there may be a problem with the soil. Possible issues may be soil fertility, lack of drainage, or the need for soil amendments to improve texture. In such spots (eg, beneath a cedar tree), few plants will thrive, including wildflowers.
Site Preparation: Remove as much existing vegetation as possible through pulling or tilling under in order to minimize competition. Loosen the soil by scraping, raking, or tilling. Wildflower blends will not usually take if planted into existing lawn because the thatch prevents their contact with soil.
Seed Application: In small areas, seeds can be scattered by hand. In larger areas, you may want to employ a lawn spreader or some other mechanical means. We recommend adding 1-2 parts clean, dry sand to 1 part wildflower seeds which will help the seeds spread evenly. Do not use beach sand, as it usually contains salt. It may be wise to spread most of the seed, but to save some for filling in bald spots at a later date. Seeds must come into contact with the soil in order to germinate. Do not bury seeds more than 2-3 times their thickness.
Planting rates: Aim for a planting density of 70 seeds per square foot. 5g of seeds will cover 22ft². If seeding an area where site preparation and weeding are not possible, double this rate.
Growing
Keep the seeded area as evenly moist as possible to help the seeds germinate and the young seedlings become established. Weeds need to be kept under control. Once they are growing, most mixes will not require additional water except in long periods of hot, dry weather. All of our mixes should re-grow for several years, but will eventually benefit from re-seeding. In late summer, many of the components will produce seed heads that can be harvested and replanted the following spring.
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