This mixture is composed of long-lived
perennials, annuals, and biennials that provide a beautiful garden
of Lo-Growing wildflowers.
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1 pound will cover approximately 500 square feet (20' x 25'
area)
- Works best in full to moderately filtered shaded areas
- 10 different Wildflowers selected for their unique short
growing traits
- Can be sown in Spring or Fall
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Alyssum saxatile
"Goldentuft" |
A perennial that grows to 1 foot
high. Blooms in spring-summer. Small golden-yellow flowers bloom
on curving stems above grayish green basal leaves. |
Cheiranthus allionii
"Wallflower" |
A perennial that grows 1 to 1 1/2
feet high. Blooms spring-summer. Showy, numerous orange flowers
in a spike above foliage. Grows throughout North America. |
Coreopsis tinctoria
"Dwarf Calliopsis" |
An annual that grows to 8 inches
high. Blooms in summer. Numerous bright red and yellow daisy-like
flowers with dark centers on slender stems. Plants are compact. |
Linum perenne lewisii
"Prairie Flax" |
A perennial that grows 1 to 1 1/2
feet high. Blooms in summer. Delicate blue saucer-shaped flowers
borne on wiry stems above a basal rosette of small dark green
leaves. |
Linaria maroccana
"Dwarf Toadflax" |
An annual that grows to 1 foot
high. Blooms in spring-fall. Pastel shade of dainty pink, yellow,
or purple blossoms on slender spike. |
Lobularia maritima
"Sweet Alyssum" |
An annual that grows to 6 inches
high. Blooms in spring-fall. Numerous clusters of small, white,
sweet smelling flowers. Plants can become woody at base. Self-sows
readily. |
Malcolmia maritima
"Virginia Stock" |
An annual that grows to 8 inches
high. Blooms in spring-summer. Small flowers in shades of red,
pink, white or lavender with a sweet fragrance. Prolific and
free-flowering. Seeds germinate quickly and bloom within 45
days. |
Oenothera missourenis
"Evening Primrose" |
A perennial that grows to 8 inches
high. Blooms in summer. Large yellow saucer-shaped flowers face
upward above a rosette of leaves. Blossoms are slightly fragrant
and foliage turns reddish in the fall. |
Nemophila maculata
"Five-Spot" |
An annual that grows to 6 inches
high. Blooms in spring-summer. Numerous white saucer-shaped
flowers with purple spots at the outer edges of the petals.
Leaves are deeply cut. |
Nemophila meziesii
"Baby-Blue Eyes" |
An annual that grows to 8 inches
high. Blooms in spring-summer. Light blue saucer-shaped flowers
bloom at the tips of trailing stems. Leaves are deeply cut. |
