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Daisies and Lupine flowers in bloom

Wildflower Learning Center & Planting Guides

Join the meadowscaping movement! Learn everything you need to know about growing wildflowers from the experts at American Meadows. 


Mike "The Seed Man" Lizotte sowing wildflower seeds with an expert touch!

How To Plant Wildflower Seeds

Dig in with our complete guides to planting wildflowers - from planning, to preparation, to planting. Meadowscaping magic is just a few steps away!


Dig In With Wildflowers

Hand Holding Wildflower Seed

How Much Seed Do I Need?

How to measure your area and choose the right amount of seed for your meadow.

Mike The Seed Man uses a tractor to till a large area for planting wildflower seeds

How To Prepare For Planting

If you’re sowing 5 acres or 5 square feet, better preparation will give you better results.

seed on bare ground

How To Add Wildflowers To Your Meadow

Want to see more color in your meadow? Here are some tips and techniques.

Wildflowers On A Slope

How To Plant Wildflowers On A Slope

A great solution for sloped areas, especially if you want to reduce mowing.

Frost on a wildflower

First Frost Date Chart

To help plan your planting, know when to expect the first fall frost, and the last spring frost, in your yard.

Echinacea and Rudbeckia flowers

Wildflower Lifecycles 101

Learn the difference between annuals, perennials, and biennials, and how they work together.

A mix of blooming wildflowers

Top 20 Wildflower FAQs

Have questions about meadowscaping and growing wildflowers? We're here to help.

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Wildflower Videos

Want to know more? Watch our helpful videos!


Colorful wildflowers in front of a beautiful home

Visit Our Meadowscaping Learning Center

Look outside and imagine the glorious possibilities! Learn more about how you can transform your yard and join the Meadowscaping movement.