DescriptionMidwest Wildflower MixThis sure-to-please mixture of annuals, perennials, natives, and introduced wildflowers is designed to grow well in the Midwestern U.S.A.. Many will bloom the first year with the perennials becoming established and blooming in the following years. The first year’s impact of annual bloom can be repeated by reseeding with an All Annuals Mix.Plant Midwest Wildflower Mix in the early spring. Lightly rake in and cover with a thin layer of good soil or mulch to aid with water retention, no deeper than 1/8 – 1/4th inch. If irrigation is possible, soak the area once and keep moist until germination. In dry climates or in drought, up to 1/2 inch of irrigation per week may be required after germination until plants become well established.Species:Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Mixed Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea), Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), Blue Flax (Linum perenne), Perennial Lupine (Lupinus perennis), Bachelor Buttons (Centaurea cyanus), Mixed Shirley Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), Evening Primrose (Oenothera missouriensis), Firewheel (Gaillardia aristata), Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Yellow Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera), Scarlet Flax (Linum grandiflorum, rubrum), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum maximum), Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), Lance-leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), Rocket Larkspur (Consolida ajacis)Recommended Seeding Rates:See our planting tips for Wildflowers and Mixes(from lush to moderate coverage)1 oz. 100 -150 sq ft. 4 oz. 375 – 500 sq ft. 8 oz. 750 – 1000 sq ft. 1 lb. 1,500 – 2,000 sq ft. 5 lb. 7,500 – 10,000 sq ft. 10 lb. 15,000 – 25,000 sq ft. 25 lb. 1-2 acres (1 acre = 43,560 sq ft.)
