Mountain Wildflower Seed Mix
This mountain wildflower seed mix is formulated for elevations above 7,000 feet in AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, and WY.
Mountain wildflower mix is designed to do exceptionally well in the mountain areas of the U.S. The mix consists of 19 species, 45% annuals and 55% biennials or perennials which means the mix will give color the first year and prosper for many following years. Many of the wildflower varieties do well in higher elevations with limited moisture. Will reach a height of 36-48 inches under normal conditions. Wildflower seed mixture includes (percentages are rounded):
- 17% Baby's Breath, Annual
- 17% Wallflower, Siberian
- 12% Flax, Blue
- 9% Cornflower, Blue
- 8% Poppy, California
- 8% Blanketflower
- 4% Daisy, Shasta
- 4% Pinks, Sweet William
- 4% Larkspur, Rocket
- 3% Catchfly
- 2.5% Daisy, African
- 2.5% Daisy, African Stick
- 2% Columbine, Giant Mix
- 2% Penstemon, Rocky Mountain
- 1% Godetia, Dwarf
- 1% Coreopsis, Plains
- 1% Daisy, Fleabane
- 1% Sweet Alyssum, Tall White
- 1% Black-eyed Susan
Seeding rate: 6 - 12 pounds per acre or 3/4 - 1 1/2 pounds per 5,000 square feet
Question: Why such a broad range on the seeding rate?
Answer: Wildflower seed planting applications vary tremendously from the back yard flower bed to the 5 acre meadow. Various seeding rates are needed depending on the type of application you are considering. For your specific application use this for your guideline:
- For a meadow look with scattered wildflowers using the lower end of the seeding rate
- For an average display with good coverage use the middle range of the seeding rate
- For a lush stand with almost solid wildflowers choose the upper end of the seeding rate