Perennial Wildflower Mix

Description

Bring enduring charm and pollinator-friendly color to your garden with this hand-blended wildflower mix, grown and harvested from my own thriving Pacific Northwest plants.

Unlike many short-lived “wildflower mixes,” this collection features perennials and reseeding biennials —plants that will return year after year with minimal fuss.

• Shasta Daisy (tall “Becky” cultivar, and a shorter “ruffled” cultivar)
• Blue Lupine
• Godetia
• Bee Balm
• Dianthus
• Canterbury Bells
• Columbine
• Cupid’s Dart
• Rudbeckia

You’ll get seeds for beloved cottage garden favorites like Shasta Daisy (both ‘Becky’ and a charming ruffled type), Lupine, Godetia, Bee Balm, and Columbine—plus others known for their resilience, beauty, and benefits to bees and butterflies.

Some bloom in their first year; others reward a little patience with unforgettable displays.

These seeds weren’t mass-packaged—they were grown with care right here at Seeded Garden. Every flower included has been successfully grown from seed in USDA Zone 8b, hand-harvested, and offered with the home gardener in mind.

This mix gives you a rich palette of textures, colors, and bloom times to create a pollinator paradise that matures and expands over time.

Quantity of seeds is about 1 gram. This will happily fill about 12 square feet. Consider sowing the seeds in a 2-foot by 5 or 6-foot row, alongside a sunny side of your home, fence, or shed. Would also look great in a 4-foot diameter circular planting bed!

When to Sow: Fall or Spring?

🌱 Fall Sowing (Recommended for Zone 8b and similar):

• Sow in late October through January.

• Seeds experience natural cold stratification, which boosts germination for many of these perennial species.

• No special prep—just sow, press in, and let nature take over.

• Great for no-fuss gardeners who want blooms next year.

☀️ Spring Sowing (For Colder Zones or Immediate Sowing):

• Sow as early as soil can be worked—usually March to May.

• Consider chilling seeds in the refrigerator for 30–60 days in a sealed container with moist sand or paper towel before sowing to mimic winter conditions.

• Water gently and consistently until seedlings establish.

🌾 How to Sow This Mix: Simple Instructions for Success

1. Choose your spot – Full sun is ideal. Partial sun will still work, though bloom performance may vary.

2. Prepare your soil – Clear existing weeds/grass and loosen the top inch or two of soil. Rake smooth.

3. Scatter seeds – Broadcast evenly across the surface. Don’t worry about precise spacing—wildflowers love a natural look!

4. Press them in – Use a board, your hands, or walk gently over the bed to ensure seed-to-soil contact.

5. Do not bury deeply – Many of these seeds need light to germinate. A light dusting of fine soil or compost is okay but not required.

6. Water with a fine mist – Keep moist (not soggy) until seedlings appear. A spray bottle or fine rose watering can is ideal.