Beneficial Bug Wildflower Seed Mix
SKU: AM016958
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Overview
Give your garden or meadow a boost with our Beneficial Bug Wildflower Seed Mix. Expertly curated to attract good guys like lacewings, lady bugs, hover flies and parasitic wasps, which help to destroy harmful pests such as aphids, thrips and mites. 100% pure, non-GMO and neonicotinoid free.
key features
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Long Bloom Time, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Mass Plantings
Growing Zones
Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Life Cycle
Mix of Annuals & Perennials
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average, Moist / Wet
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.
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.
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.
SKU
AM016958
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
We’re Your Wildflower Experts
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!