Xeriscape Mix Eastern U.S.
Flower Seed
Product ID: 1813
Low maintenance wildflower mix.
This mix combines hardy annual and perennial varieties that, once established, need little extra water or fertilizer. Formulated for the eastern U.S. and southeast Canada. Mix contains:
• Agastache foeniculum - Anise Hyssop (P)
• Aster ptarmicoides - White Upland Aster (P)
• Cassia fasciculate - Partridge Pea (A)
• Coreopsis basalis -Golden Wave Tickseed (A)
• Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis (P)
• Coreopsis tinctoria - Plains Coreopsis (A)
• Dalea purpurea - Purple Prairie Clover (P)
• Echinacea pallida - Pale Purple Coneflower (P)
• Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower (P)
• Gaillardia pulchella - Indian Blanket (A)
• Lupinus perennis - Perennial Lupine (P)
• Oenothera missouriensis - Dwarf Evening Primrose (P)
• Ratibida columnifera - Prairie Coneflower (P)
• Rudbeckia amplexicaulis - Clasping Coneflower (P)
• Salvia coccinea - Scarlet Sage (A)
• Tradescantia ohiensis - Ohio Spiderwort (P)
(Varieties are subject to change depending upon availability.)
Ht. 6-48". Avg. 12,700 seeds/oz. Packet: 500 seeds.
• Agastache foeniculum - Anise Hyssop (P)
• Aster ptarmicoides - White Upland Aster (P)
• Cassia fasciculate - Partridge Pea (A)
• Coreopsis basalis -Golden Wave Tickseed (A)
• Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis (P)
• Coreopsis tinctoria - Plains Coreopsis (A)
• Dalea purpurea - Purple Prairie Clover (P)
• Echinacea pallida - Pale Purple Coneflower (P)
• Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower (P)
• Gaillardia pulchella - Indian Blanket (A)
• Lupinus perennis - Perennial Lupine (P)
• Oenothera missouriensis - Dwarf Evening Primrose (P)
• Ratibida columnifera - Prairie Coneflower (P)
• Rudbeckia amplexicaulis - Clasping Coneflower (P)
• Salvia coccinea - Scarlet Sage (A)
• Tradescantia ohiensis - Ohio Spiderwort (P)
(Varieties are subject to change depending upon availability.)
Ht. 6-48". Avg. 12,700 seeds/oz. Packet: 500 seeds.
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DAYS TO GERMINATION: 10-28 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C).
SOWING: Direct seed (recommended): Prepare weed-free field or bed area. Broadcast mixture evenly over area. Lightly rake seed and gently tamp into soil. Seed should be no deeper than 1/8". Keep area moist to aid germination. Planting Times: Plant in late spring, after late frost, early summer or fall. Fall seeding can be very successful, especially on dry soils. Fall plantings are dormant seedings and the seeds will not germinate until spring.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT SPACING: Varies.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Average, well-drained soil.
SEEDING RATES: A packet (approximately 500 seeds) sows a 75-100' row or 5-10 square feet, 5-9 oz. sows 1,000 square feet; 12-24 lb./acre. Use the higher rate for maximum color and when adequate soil preparation and weed control are not possible.
USE: Natural plantings for beds and field areas.
SOWING: Direct seed (recommended): Prepare weed-free field or bed area. Broadcast mixture evenly over area. Lightly rake seed and gently tamp into soil. Seed should be no deeper than 1/8". Keep area moist to aid germination. Planting Times: Plant in late spring, after late frost, early summer or fall. Fall seeding can be very successful, especially on dry soils. Fall plantings are dormant seedings and the seeds will not germinate until spring.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT SPACING: Varies.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Average, well-drained soil.
SEEDING RATES: A packet (approximately 500 seeds) sows a 75-100' row or 5-10 square feet, 5-9 oz. sows 1,000 square feet; 12-24 lb./acre. Use the higher rate for maximum color and when adequate soil preparation and weed control are not possible.
USE: Natural plantings for beds and field areas.
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Quick Facts
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Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date. -
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Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature). -
Mix of Perennials and Annuals
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Product Features
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Wildflower
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Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Variety attracts and supports pollinators and/or insects that prey on garden pests.
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