Midwest Wildflower Seed Mix

Our popular Midwest Wildflower Mix contains 28 different species. Your wildflowers will burst into bloom with 14 different annuals for first-year color. In season two your perennials will come to flower with 14 more species. This mix has proven to do very well in the shorter summers and cold winters that the Midwest climate is known for. A great mix for wildflower enthusiasts or someone trying wildflowers for the first time.

Zones	2 - 7
Ideal Region	Midwest
Advantages	Easy To Grow Low Maintenance Good For Cut Flowers Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
Light Requirements	Full Sun
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SKU	HC016979

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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What's in this Mix?

Wildflowers include:
Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower/Bachelor Button), Cheiranthus allionii (Siberian Wallflower), Chrysanthemum maximum (Shasta Daisy), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-Leaf Coreopsis), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Cosmos sulphureus (Sulphur Cosmos), Cosmos bipinnatus (Cosmos), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Echinacea purpurea (Coneflower), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower), Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket), Gypsophila elegans (Baby's Breath), Helianthus annuus (Wild Sunflower), Iberis umbellata (Candytuft), Linum perenne lewisii (Blue Flax), Linum rubrum grandiflorum (Scarlet Flax), Lupinus perennis (Perennial Lupine ), Monarda citriodora (Lemon Mint), Nemophila menziesii (Baby Eyes), Oenothera lamarckiana (Evening Primrose), Papaver rhoeas (Red Poppy/Shirley Poppy), Petalostemum purpureum (Prairie Clover), Ratibida columnaris (Mexican Hat), Ratibida columnaris (Prairie Coneflower), Rudbeckia amplexicaulis (Clasping Coneflower), Rudbeckia gloriosa (Gloriosa Daisy), and Rudbeckia hirta (Black-Eyed Susan).

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Associated SKUs	HC016979 HC012724 (1 Pound) HC012725 (1/2 Pound) HC012726 (1/4 Pound)
Common Name	Midwest Wildflower Seed Mix
Seed Life Cycle	Mix of Annuals & Perennials
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Ships As	Seed
Seed Coverage	1/4 lb covers 250-500 sq ft. 1/2 lb covers 500-1,000 sq ft. 1 lb covers 1,000-2,000 sq ft.
Non-GMO	Yes
Soil Moisture	Waterwise, Average, Moist / Wet
Soil Type	Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Moist/Wet Soil, Acidic Soil
Wildflower Mix or Specie	Mixtures
Ideal Region	Midwest
Zones	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Advantages	Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
Ships To Canada	No

Planting Guides

Step-by-Step Wildflower Seed Planting Instructions

Check for your last frost date and plant after this has passed. Choose a spot on your property that gets 6 or more hours of direct sun a day unless you are planting seeds for shade.
Prepare your soil by clearing the area of all existing growth. Simply dig up everything that is growing, turn the soil and rake the area flat. If this is an area that has never before been gardened, you may need to till the area up to remove growth.
Mix the seeds with sand* for better visibility and scatter the seeds directly on top of the soil. If you are sowing a larger area, we recommend using a seed spreader; if not, you can sow by hand.
We recommend lightly compressing the seeds into the soil, making sure not to bury them. You can either walk on them, use a board or if you are sowing a larger area, rent a seed roller.
Water so that the soil is moist, not soaking wet, until the seedlings are about 4-6" tall. After that, the seedlings will survive on natural rains. If you are experiencing very dry weather, we recommend watering occasionally.

Get more information on Planting Wildflowers

View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.

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