Planting Wildflowers

Planting In Spring

• Spring is a great time to plant Wildflowers in most states. In spring, wait until your ground temperatures have warmed to 55 degrees, and there is no chance of frost in your area. 
• If you're in a warmer climate (California for instance), you will want to plant in the tail end of your "rainy season," which will give the seeds plenty of natural water to germinate.

Planting In Fall/Winter: Areas With Cold Winters, Hard Frosts & Frozen Ground

• If you live an area where you have a true "winter season," meaning you receive hard frost and the ground stays frozen for several months, than fall is the perfect time to plant! 
• You will want to wait until you've had several killing frosts and ground temperatures are cool enough that the seeds will not get the chance to germinate until the spring. 
• Planting in the fall gives the seed a "jump start" on growth once the ground thaws. It also helps to eliminate the growth of weeds, as the Wildflowers get the chance to start growing and take over the weeds in the early spring. 
• Read more about Wildflower Seeds: Planting In Fall 
• Read more about Sowing Wildflower Seeds In Winter

Planting in Fall/Winter: Areas With Mild Winters/No Freeze or Frosts

• If you are in an area where your ground does not freeze (California, southern Texas, or Florida, etc.), the best time to plant is just before your rainiest season begins, and so the weather won't be too hot for young seedlings. In Florida, fall is best. In California and Texas, most wildflowers are planted during the winter to take advantage of early spring greening.

If you have further questions about planting Wildflowers, contact our helpful gardening team. Call toll free at 800-925-9387 or email us.