This mixture is composed of long-lived
perennials, annuals and biennials that will provide a vivid display
of color all season long.
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1 pound will cover approximately 500 square feet (20' x 25'
area)
- Designed for full sun areas
- 12 different species of Wildflowers
- Can be sown in Spring or Fall
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Achillea millefolium
"Yarrow" |
A perennial that grows to 2 1/2
feet high. Blooms May - November. White flowers in a cluster,
fine feathery leaves ("millefolium" of a thousand
leaves) with a pleasant fragrance when crushed. Native throughout
the temperate Northern Hemisphere. |
Centaurea cyanus
"Cornflower" |
An annual that grows to 2 1/2 feet
high. Blooms April - June. Bright blue flowers (button like)
on multi-stemmed plants. Easy to grow from seed, a favorite
of many and also known as Bachelor's button. Adds a bright splash
of color the first year. Naturalized throughout North America. |
Coreopsis lanceolata
"Lance-Leaved Coreopsis" |
A perennial that grows to 3 feet.
Blooms May - July. Bright yellow ray flowers on long stems.
Competes well with grasses. Tolerates both drought and prolonged
periods of wetness. Prolific bloomer and reseeder also known
as Tickseed because the seed resembles a tick. Foliage makes
an attractive ground cover throughout the year. Native to the
U.S. east of the Rocky Mountains. |
Echinacea purpurea
"Purple Coneflower" |
A perennial that grows to 2 1/2
feet high. Blooms June - October. Flowers have lavender pink
petals surrounding radiant red orange cone center. Withstands
drought and competes well with grasses. Native to the Midwestern
and Southeastern U.S. |
Phlox drummondii
"Phlox" |
An annual that grows to 2 1/2 feet
high. Blooms May - July. Clusters of bright red or reddish shades
of flowers. Easily grown from seed. Blooms continually if irrigated.
Tolerates many soil types. Native to Texas and naturalized throughout
the U.S. |
Ratibida columnaris
"Upright Prairie Coneflower" |
A perennial that grows 2-3 feet
high. Blooms June - September. Flowers have cone shaped heads
surrounded by drooping bright yellow ray petals. Competes well
with grasses and prefers full sun. Drought tolerant and native
to the Midwest U.S. |
Rudbeckia hirta
"Black-Eyed Susan" |
A perennial that grows 2-3 feel
high. Blooms, June - September. Flowers have cone-shaped heads
surrounded by drooping bright yellow ray petals. Thrives in
most soils and full sun. Effective with grasses. Very competitive.
Native to the U.S. east of the Rockies. |
Gaillardia pulchella
"Indian Blanket" |
An annual that grows to 1 1/2 feet
high. Blooms May - September. Flowers have brilliant red ray
petals with yellow tips. Thrives in heat and full sun. Easy
to grow from seed. Native east of the Rocky Mountains throughout
the Midwest. |
Liatris pycnostachya
"Prairie Blazing Star" |
A perennial that grows to 2 1/2
feet high. Blooms July - October. Spikes purple lilac flowers
and thrives in full sun, also competes well with grasses. Can
tolerate low ph soils. Also known as Spiked Gayfeather. Native
to the Midwestern U.S. |
Monarda citriodora
"Lemon Balm" |
A perennial that grows to 2 1/2
feet high. Blooms May - August. Whorls and tiers of purple and
pink flowers on a single stem. A member of the Laminacea the
Mint family, the leaves when crushed release a sweet citrus
aroma. Also known as Lemon Mint. Competes well with grasses.
Easily grown from seed and tolerates very dry conditions. Native
to Midwestern and Southern U.S. |
Papaver rhoeas
"Corn Poppy" |
An annual that grows to 2 1/2 feet
high. Blooms May - July. Large bright red blossoms on individual
stems. A showy plant for the first year color. Easy to grow
from seed and competes well with grasses. Naturalized throughout
U.S., especially in the Midwest and Northeast U.S. |
Petalostemum purpureum
"Purple Prairie Clover" |
A perennial that grows 1 to 2 1/2
feet high. Blooms May - September. Unique lavender purple flowers
on wiry stems. The flowers arranged in a cone shape, begin to
bloom from the base of the cone and open slowly up to the top.
Very drought tolerate. Native to Midwestern U.S. |
