Fire Restoration Wildflower Seed Mix
SKU: AM016970
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Overview
Our Fire Restoration Mixture contains a variety of annual and perennial Wildflowers, including Purple Coneflower, Blanket Flower, Black Eyed Susan and more, that can be used in firewise plantings in the United States. These varieties boast higher moisture content, produce less fuel and are more compact than most plants. All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow.
key features
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, 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
AM016970
Description
If you live in an area of the country that is subject to fires, try planting our Fire Restoration Mixture. It contains over 15 varieties that have higher moisture content, produce less fuel and have lower amounts of volatile oils.
What's in this Mix
This mixture contains 17 wildflowers, 1 annual for first-year color, plus 16 perennials or biennials for second and successive years' bloom.
| Botanical Name | Common Name | Life Cycle | Color | Height | Bloom Season | |
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Aquilegia caerulea | Blue Columbine | Perennial | Blue, White | 24-36" | Spring, Summer |
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Aster laevis | Smooth Aster | Perennial | Purple | 30-48" | Summer, Fall |
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Coreopsis lanceolata | Lance-Leaf Coreopsis | Perennial | Yellow | 48" | Summer, Fall |
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Dianthus plumarius | Cottage Pinks | Perennial | Pink, Purple, White | 18" | Spring |
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Echinacea purpurea | Purple Coneflower | 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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Gaillardia aristata | Blanket Flower | Perennial | Yellow, Red | 30" | Summer, Fall |
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Geranium viscosissimum | Sticky Purple Geranium | Perennial | Pink, Purple | 16-36" | Spring, Summer |
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Linum perenne lewisii | Blue Flax | Perennial | Blue | 24" | Summer, Fall |
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Lupinus argenteus | Mountain Lupine | Perennial | Blue | 18-24" | Summer |
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Penstemon palmeri | Palmer Penstemon | Perennial | Pink | 24-48" | Summer |
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Penstemon strictus | Rocky Mountain Penstemon | Perennial | Purple | 36" | Summer |
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Potentilla fissa | Bigflower Cinquefoil | Perennial | Yellow | 12-30" | Spring, Summer |
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Ratibida columnaris | Yellow Prairie Coneflower | Annual | Yellow | 30" | Summer, Fall |
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Rudbeckia hirta | Black-eyed Susan | Perennial | Yellow, Orange | 30" | Summer, Fall |
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Tradescantia occidentalis | Western Spiderwort | Perennial | Blue, Purple | 8-24" | Spring, Summer |
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!