purple coneflower grown for seed production here on the farm a stunning perennial flower see page 33 when should i plant wildflower planting dates largely depend on site location and geographic weather patterns the planting timetable should be decided by seasonal precipitation in your area rather than by temperature wildflowers can be planted in the fall or early spring throughout all regions of the u.s spring sowing in the northern and northeastern geographic regions of the united states usda zones 1 through 6 where extremely harsh winters are experienced an early spring planting is recommended note there are risks associated with an early spring planting in usda zones 1 through 11 warm spring weather and adequate rainfall will accelerate germination and seedling growth however if rainfall is sporadic after initial germination followed by an extremely hot dry period supplemental watering may be required to keep the ground from drying out and the seedlings from dying fall sowing in the
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gloriosa daisy see page 27 and cosmos see page 23 grown for seed production here on the farm controlling the elements do i have to water my wildflowers your wildflower seeds will require ample moisture to germinate and develop into healthy seedlings for best results the area should be kept moist for 4 to 6 weeks during the establishment period if natural rainfall is inadequate supplemental watering with a garden hose may be necessary light and frequent applications of water should be applied to keep the ground moist once your wildflowers begin to germinate do not allow the site to completely dry out but avoid overwatering the area if the soil becomes overly saturated the seedlings could die from the lack of oxygen supplied to the root system how frequently you water your newly planted area will depend on local rainfall and soil types in the western united states you may need to water every day in the south central and eastern regions of the united states you may need to water every cou
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pack of poppies dorothy was right there s no place like home to plant poppies click your heels together when you sow this custom blend of poppies this mix is designed especially for the poppy connoisseur or for the lazy gardener that demands glorious drifts of brilliant color without a lot of work sorry ruby slippers not included item 3348q $9.95 per 1/4 lb recommended seeding rate 1/4 pound per 1,000 square feet for maximum color 9 95 per 1/4 pound here s what you get common name type by weight california poppy a/p 49.90 corn poppy single flowered mix a 16.70 corn poppy double flowered mix a 16.70 red corn poppy a 16.70 plant in early spring plant in early fall range map for pack of poppies recommended planting time for your area how to plant performs best if sown in early fall in the southern regions of the u.s or in early spring in the northern regions of the u.s select a location that is well drained and receives a minimum of 8 hours of direct sunlight per day loosen the s
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single wildflower species african daisy dimorphotheca aurantiaca asteraceae a hardy spreading annual with daisy-like flowers a native of south africa it has naturalized throughout the southwestern united states blooms are 2-4 inches across in brilliant shades of white yellow and orange an excellent variety to sow in early spring as it will produce extravagant color for weeks prefers full sun in well-drained soils sow in early spring after the danger of frost has passed seedlings are not winter hardy you will be delighted with this outstanding performer average planting success with this species 70 height 111/2 feet germination 1030 days optimum soil temp for germination 60°f70°f sowing depth 1/16 blooming period aprilaugust average seeds per pound 251,000 seeds/pkt 165 seeding rate 9 lbs per acre 1 oz covers 303 sq ft suggested use roadsides floral gardens arid regions mixtures open fields and rock gardens miscellaneous the genus name dimorphotheca means two shapes of seed relat
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catchfly silene armeria caryophyllaceae an attractive annual or tender perennial native to europe but has naturalized throughout the united states the generous rosy pink flowers are arranged in compact clusters radiating from a slender stem thrives in full sun or partial shade in various soil types makes a breathtaking display when planted in mass average planting success with this species 80 height 12 feet germination 1525 days optimum soil temp for germination 70°f sowing depth surface sow blooming period mayseptember average seeds per pound 4,480,000 seeds/pkt 2,950 seeding rate 1 lb per acre 1 oz covers 2,723 sq ft suggested use floral gardens roadsides disturbed areas miscellaneous the stem exudes a sticky sap that captures small insects that try to steal nectar without pollinating the flowers hence the common name catchfly 21/2 item #3265 a p d catchfly 1 lb 18.00 1 /4 lb 8.00 1 oz 4.45 1 pkt 1.25 chicory cichorium intybus asteraceae a slender perennial easily estab
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foxglove digitalis purpurea scrophulariaceae one of the loveliest most important plant species that has been introduced from europe and naturalized in various parts of north america the flowers are numerous on a spike and range from a deep purple to lilac with conspicuous spots interlining the throat of the tubular flower as a biennial the leaves form a rosette the first year followed by the flower spike the next year prefers a nitrogenrich sandy loam soil in partial sun to full shade average planting success with this species 50 height 24 feet germination 2030 days optimum soil temp for germination 60°f65°f sowing depth surface sow blooming period juneseptember average seeds per pound 4,360,000 seeds/pkt 2,875 seeding rate 1/2 lb per acre 1 oz covers 5,445 sq ft suggested use shaded areas wildflower mixes waste places miscellaneous foxglove is a source of digitalis prescribed by doctors to strengthen the heart and regulate its beat extremely poisonous enjoy but do not eat 15/8 it
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missouri primrose oenothera missouriensis onagraceae a hardy perennial native from texas to missouri and extending throughout much of central north america a prolific bloomer with magnificent lemon-yellow flowers which last for several days an excellent border plant remaining green throughout the year prefers well-drained soil in full sun average planting success with this species 60 height 614 inches germination 2045 days optimum soil temp for germination 65°f70°f sowing depth 1/8 blooming period mayseptember average seeds per pound 80,700 seeds/pkt 100 seeding rate 5 lbs per acre 1 oz covers 545 sq ft suggested use borders rock gardens roadsides mixes miscellaneous the compact height makes this variety an exquisite border plant and ground cover transplants well 23/4 item #3259 p missouri primrose 1 lb $56.00 1 oz 8.25 1 /4 lb $20.25 1 pkt 1.25 moss verbena verbena tenuisecta verbenaceae a sprawling perennial native to south america and introduced to the southern unit
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scarlet sage salvia coccinea lamiaceae a hardy annual or tender perennial native to texas and found throughout the southern portion of the united states in warmer climates this variety tends to act as an annual the fluorescent red tubular flowers are concentrated in whorls surrounding a square stem prefers sandy to gravelly soil in full sun to partial shade average planting success with this species 80 height 13 feet germination 1030 days optimum soil temp for germination 68°f75°f sowing depth 1/16 blooming period aprilfirst frost average seeds per pound 276,800 seeds/pkt 350 seeding rate 8 lbs per acre 1 oz covers 340 sq ft suggested use mixtures borders floral gardens roadsides fields miscellaneous hummingbirds and butterflies will flock to this garden favorite © 1992 nova-photo-graphik 11/2 item #3240 a p 1 oz 6.80 1 pkt 1.25 scarlet sage 1 lb $39.00 1 /4 lb $15.75 shasta daisy chrysanthemum maximum asteraceae a hardy perennial forming dense colonies once establishe
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wine cup callirhoe involucrata malvaceae now available by the ounce a hardy drought tolerant sprawling perennial native to texas and the central united states the numerous trailing stems spread vine-like over the ground originating from a carrotlike tuber the magnificent dark purple-red or wine colored flowers are numerous found at the end of slender stems the flowers close each evening and remain permanently shut after pollination the stems and leaves of the entire plant die back in the heat of summer and should be trimmed to promote fall growth easy to grow from seed or can be started from the carrotlike tuber prefers full sun in gravelly or sandy soils average planting success with this species 70 height 1/2 1 1/2 feet germination 28-56 days optimum soil temp for germination 68°f 80°f sowing depth 1/8 blooming period februaryjuly average seeds per pound 82,100 seeds/pkt 75 seeding rate 5 lbs per acre 1 oz covers 545 sq ft suggested use rock gardens borders wooden barrels han
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native grasses item #3801 big bluestem andropogon gerardi height 3-8 feet seeding rate 5 lbs per acre 1 lb covers 8,712 sq ft 1-9 lbs $13.50/lb 10-49 lbs $13.25/lb 50 lbs $13.00/lb big bluestem is a native warm season perennial tall grass it spreads by underground stems and rhizomes big bluestem s dense root system saturates the top 2 feet of soil and may reach depths of up to 12 feet the most productive sites for big bluestem have been found on the medium to tight soils of the great plains and midwest growth in big bluestem begins in early april growing 3 to 8 feet tall and grows to late october item #3803 blue grama bouteloua gracilis height 8-12 inches seeding rate 10 lbs per acre 1 lb covers 4,300 square ft 1-9 lbs $13.15/lb 10-49 lbs $13.00/lb 50 lbs $12.85/lb one of the most important native range grasses is blue grama it is a long-lived warm season short grass that is considered to be one of the most palatable grasses available blue grama is
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mountain garland pg 31 cornflower pg 23 autumn beauty mix pg 43 lilliput mix pg 45 coreopsis radiata pg 48 cosmos pg 23 black-eyed susan pg 19 wildseed farms hall of fame ten of the most popular varieties planted last year wildseed farms® 425 wildflower hills-p.o box 3000 fredericksburg texas 78624-3000 ® prsrt std u.s postage gloriosa daisy pg 27 red corn poppy pg 34 laura bush petunia pg 29 1-800-848-0078 fax 830 990-8090 www.wildseedfarms.com paid wildseed farms we just want you to know how happy we have been with the flower seeds we purchased from you sarah wilson franklin silver plum colorado
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