Page 36 of Wildflower Reference Guide & Seed Catalog by Wildseed Farms

purple tansy/lacy phacelia phacelia tanacetifolia hydrophyllaceae a hardy annual native to california but has naturalized throughout the western united states the flowering portion of the stalk is curled slowly unwinding to reveal lavender colored flowers at maturity the stamens radiate outward twice as long as the petals giving the plant an unusual appearance prefers full sun in various soils average planting success with this species 70 height 1­2 feet germination 15­30 days optimum soil temp for germination 60°f­70°f sowing depth 1/16 blooming period april­july average seeds per pound 235,000 seeds/pkt 200 seeding rate 3 lbs per acre 1 oz covers 908 sq ft suggested use roadsides adjacent to vegetable gardens mixes miscellaneous produces an abundant quantity of nectar which butterflies and bees find hard to resist 81/4 item #3334 a 1 oz 3.75 1 pkt 1.25 purple tansy 1 lb $10.00 1 /4 lb 5.25 red corn poppy/flanders poppy papaver rhoeas papaveraceae a hardy annual native to europe which has naturalized throughout the united states the large 2-4 inch blooms are fire engine-red vividly marked with purplish-black centers individually borne on erect hairy stems the foliage remains inconspicuous allowing the flower to express its full beauty prefers welldrained soil in full sun to partial shade performs best if sown in late fall in the southern regions of the u.s or in early spring in the northern regions of the u.s an outstanding spring favorite average planting success with this species 80 height 2-2 1/2 feet germination 10-30 days optimum soil temp for germination 60°f-70°f sowing depth surface sow blooming period march-july average seeds per pound 3,200,000 seeds/pkt 2,100 seeding rate 2 lbs per acre 1 oz covers 1,361 sq ft suggested use flower gardens roadsides meadows mixtures miscellaneous state highway departments throughout the nation have begun planting red corn poppies along their roadsides for motorists to enjoy truly spectacular when heavily seeded in an isolated area does not transplant well 51/2 item #3222 a d red corn poppy 1 lb 20.00 1 /4 lb 8.50 1 oz 4.60 1 pkt 1.25 rocket larkspur delphinium ajacis ranunculaceae a winter annual native to southern europe it has naturalized throughout the united states larkspurs are distinguished by a backward projecting spur formed by the upper petal of the flower tightly compact blossoms are arranged on spikes in shades of pink white and deep blue prefers full sun to partial shade in very welldrained soils caution the seeds and leaves of the rocket larkspur are poisonous if consumed average planting success with this species 80 height 3­4 feet germination 15­30 days optimum soil temp for germination 50°f­60°f sowing depth 1/8 blooming period april­september average seeds per pound 150,000 seeds/pkt 125 seeding rate 10 lbs per acre 1 oz covers 272 sq ft suggested use mixtures roadsides waste areas floral gardens miscellaneous a delightful and easy to grow garden favorite a marvelous plant to accent any cut flower arrangement the plants are likely to rot at the base in soils that retain excessive moisture © 1995 nova-photo-graphik 31/4 item #3215 a d rocket larkspur 1 lb $19.00 1 oz 4.50 1 /4 lb 8.15 1 pkt 1.25 34 800-848-0078 www.wildseedfarms.com fax 830-990-8090

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