Southwest Wildflower Seed Mix
SKU: AM017000
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Overview
The Southwest Wildflower Mix is comprised of 26 different wildflowers that will thrive in the Southwest region of the country. Designed to create show-stopping color all season long, this mix will burst into blooms the first year with annual wildflowers like African Daisy and California Poppy, and will provide color in years after with perennial varieties like Oxeye Daisy and Mexican Hat. For best results, plant in AZ, Southern CA, NM, Southern NV, OK and Western TX. All of the seed we offer at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow.
key features
Seed Life Cycle
Mix of Annuals & Perennials
Growing Zones
Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Ideal Region
Southwest
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
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.
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Long Bloom Time, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Mass Plantings
SKU
AM017000
Description
This mixture is specially blended to handle the variable climates of the southwest, from long droughts to soaking rains. Results are particularly colorful featuring cosmos, lupine and red poppy, plus perennials including purple coneflower and gloriosa daisy. Sow as rainy season begins in mild areas; in the mountains, after spring frosts.
What's in this Mix
This mixture contains 26 wildflowers, 18 annuals for first-year color, plus 8 perennials or biennials for second and successive years' bloom.
| Img | Botanical Name | Common Name | Life Cycle | Color | Height | Bloom Season |
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Centaurea cyanus | Cornflower / Bachelor Button | Annual | Blue | 35" | Spring, Summer |
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Cheiranthus allionii | Siberian Wallflower | Perennial | Orange | 18" | Spring |
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Chrysanthemum coronarium | Garland Chrysanthemum | Annual | White, Yellow | 36" | Summer, Fall |
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Chrysanthemum leucanthemum | Ox-Eye Daisy | Perennial | White | 30" | Summer |
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Clarkia amoena | Godetia | Annual | Pink, White | 14" | Spring, Summer |
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Clarkia unguiculata | Farewell-to-Spring | Annual | Pink, Lavender | 30" | Spring, Summer |
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Collinsia heterophylla | Chinese Houses | Annual | White, Violet | 24" | Spring, Summer |
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Coreopsis lanceolata | Lance-Leaf Coreopsis | Perennial | Yellow | 48" | Summer, Fall |
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Coreopsis tinctoria | Plains Coreopsis | Annual | Yellow, Red | 30" | Summer, Fall |
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Cosmos sulphureus | Sulphur Cosmos | Annual | Mixed | 33" | Summer, Fall |
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Cosmos bipinnatus | Wild Cosmos | Annual | Red, White, Pink | 47" | Summer, Fall |
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Dimorphotheca sinuata | African Daisy | Annual | Orange, Yellow | 16" | Summer, Fall |
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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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Galillardia pulchella | Indian Blanket | Anual | Red, Yellow | 26" | Summer, Fall |
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Gypsophila elegans | Baby's Breath | Annual | White | 28" | Spring, Summer |
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Linaria maroccana | Baby Snapdragon | Annual | Mixed | 20" | Spring, Summer |
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Linum grandiflorum rubrum | Scarlet Flax | Annual | Red | 24" | Spring, Summer |
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Linum perenne lewisii | Blue Flax | Perennial | Blue | 24" | Summer, Fall |
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Lupinus succulentus | Arroyo Lupine | Annual | Blue | 48" | Spring, Summer |
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Nemophila menziesii | Baby Blue Eyes | Annual | Blue | 9" | Spring, Summer |
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Papaver rhoeas | Red Poppy/Shirley Poppy | Annual | Mixed | 36" | Spring, Summer |
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Phlox drummondii | Drummond Phlox | Annual | White, Pink, Red, Purple | 20" | Summer, Fall |
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Ratibida columnifera | Mexican Hat | Perennial | Red, Yellow | 36" | Summer, Fall |
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Rudbeckia gloriosa | Gloriosa Daisy | Perennial | Yellow, Brown | 36" | Summer, Fall |
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Silene armeria | None-so-Pretty or Catchfly | Annual | Pink | 36" | Summer |
100% Pure Seed | Non-GMO
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