Beneficial Bug Wildflower Seed Mix
1/2 lb covers 500-1,000 sq ft.
1 lb covers 1,000-2,000 sq ft.
5 lbs covers 5,000-10,000 sq ft.
10 lbs covers 10,000-25,000 sq ft.
25 lbs covers 1/2-1 acre.
50 lbs covers 1.5-2 acres.
Description
This mixture attracts beneficial bugs to the garden. Beneficial bugs include lacewings, lady bugs, hover flies and parasitic wasps, which help to destroy harmful pests such as aphids, thrips and mites. Healthy bugs means healthy birds, too! Larval insects form a large part of young hatchling diets, so this mix supports a healthy ecosystem for all of our winged garden visitors!
What's in this Mix
This mixture contains 19 wildflowers, 10 annuals for first-year color, plus 9 perennials for second and successive years' bloom.
| Botanical Name | Common Name | Life Cycle | Color | Height | Bloom Season | |
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Alyssum saxatile | Basket of Gold | Perennial | Yellow | 12" | Spring, Summer |
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Ammi majus | Bishop's Flower | Annual | White | 36" | Summer, Fall |
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Anethum graveolens | Dill | Annual | Yellow | 36" | Summer |
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Arabis alpina | Rockcress | Perennial | White | 12" | Winter/Spring |
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Cheiranthus allionii | Siberian Wallflower | Perennial | Orange | 18" | Spring |
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Coreopsis lanceolata | Lance-Leaf Coreopsis | Perennial | Yellow | 48" | Summer, Fall |
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Coriandrum sativum | Cilantro | Annual | White | 6" | Summer |
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Cosmos bipinnatus | Wild Cosmos | Annual | Red, White, Pink | 47" | Summer, Fall |
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Dalea purpurea | Purple Prairie Clover | Perennial | Purple | 36" | Summer, Fall |
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Eschscholzia californica | California Poppy | Annual | Orange | 18" | Spring, Summer |
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Gaillardia pulchella | Indian Blanket | Annual | Red, Yellow | 24" | Summer |
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Gilia capitata | Globe Gilia | Annual | Blue | 24" | Spring |
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Iberis umbellata | Candytuft | Annual | Mixed | 12" | Spring, Summer |
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Chrysanthemum maximum | Shasta Daisy | Perennial | White | 48" | Summer |
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Liatris spicata | Gayfeather | Perennial | Purple | 48" | Summer, Fall |
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Lobularia maritima | Sweet Alyssum | Annual | White | 16" | Spring, Summer, Fall |
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Monarda fistulosa | Bergamot | Perennial | Purple | 48" | Summer, Fall |
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Nemophila menziesii | Baby Blue Eyes | Annual | Blue | 9" | Spring, Summer |
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Rudbeckia hirta | Black-eyed Susan | Perennial | Yellow, Orange | 30" | Summer, Fall |
100% Pure Seed | Non-GMO
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Our approach is simple ‐ for over 25 years we have offered gardeners only the best wildflower seeds, flower bulbs, perennial plants, clover and lawn seeds and flower seed packets for special occasions ‐ the ones we grow in our own gardens. We stand ready to help you grow with confidence!