Southwest Wildflower Seed Mix
SKU: AM017000
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Overview
• Exceptionally easy to grow wildflowers loved by casual and expert gardeners alike
• Guaranteed to thrive in the Southwest, with over two dozen versatile wildflower species
• Expertly curated for Arizona, Southern California, New Mexico, Southern Nevada, Oklahoma, and Western Texas
• Our bestselling mix for a rainbow of low maintenance, quick blooms throughout the first year and beyond!
• All of our seed is 100% pure, non-GMO and neonicotinoid free
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 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
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.
| Botanical Name | Common Name | Life Cycle | Native To | Height | Bloom Season | |
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Centaurea cyanus | Cornflower / Bachelor Button | Annual | Europe | 35" | Spring, Summer |
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Cheiranthus allionii | Siberian Wallflower | Perennial | Europe | 18" | Spring |
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Chrysanthemum coronarium | Garland Daisy | Annual | Mediterranean | 36" | Summer, Fall |
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Chrysanthemum leucanthemum | Ox-Eye Daisy | Perennial | Europe | 30" | Summer |
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Clarkia amoena | Godetia | Annual | North America | 14" | Spring, Summer |
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Clarkia unguiculata | Farewell-to-Spring | Annual | North America | 30" | Spring, Summer |
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Collinsia heterophylla | Chinese Houses | Annual | North America | 24" | Spring, Summer |
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Coreopsis lanceolata | Lance-Leaf Coreopsis | Perennial | North America | 48" | Summer, Fall |
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Coreopsis tinctoria | Plains Coreopsis | Annual | North America | 30" | Summer, Fall |
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Cosmos sulphureus | Sulphur Cosmos | Annual | North America | 33" | Summer, Fall |
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Cosmos bipinnatus | Wild Cosmos | Annual | North America: Mexico | 47" | Summer, Fall |
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Dimorphotheca sinuata | African Daisy | Annual | South Africa | 16" | Summer, Fall |
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Echinacea purpurea | Purple Coneflower | Perennial | North America | 36" | Summer, Fall |
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Eschscholzia californica | California Poppy | Annual | North America | 18" | Spring, Summer |
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Galillardia pulchella | Indian Blanket | Anual | North America | 26" | Summer, Fall |
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Gypsophila elegans | Baby's Breath | Annual | Europe | 28" | Spring, Summer |
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Linaria maroccana | Baby Snapdragon | Annual | Morocco | 20" | Spring, Summer |
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Linum grandiflorum rubrum | Scarlet Flax | Annual | Africa, Europe | 24" | Spring, Summer |
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Linum perenne lewisii | Blue Flax | Perennial | Europe, Asia | 24" | Summer, Fall |
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Lupinus succulentus | Arroyo Lupine | Annual | North America | 48" | Spring, Summer |
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Nemophila menziesii | Baby Blue Eyes | Annual | North America | 9" | Spring, Summer |
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Papaver rhoeas | Red Poppy | Annual | Europe | 36" | Spring, Summer |
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Phlox drummondii | Drummond Phlox | Annual | North America | 20" | Summer, Fall |
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Ratibida columnifera | Mexican Hat | Perennial | North America | 36" | Summer, Fall |
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Rudbeckia gloriosa | Gloriosa Daisy | Perennial | North America | 36" | Summer, Fall |
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Silene armeria | None-so-Pretty or Catchfly | Annual | Europe | 36" | 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!