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Aspen Daisy is a perennial wildflower native to much of the western United States. They are very similar in appearance to aster wildflowers and rarely get over two feet tall. It produces white, daisy-like flowers which bloom from June to September. Aspen Daisy thrives in full sun, but can also handle partial shade with well-drained soil. It is a good, drought tolerant wildflower that makes a great addition to mixes and provides a stunning view when planted in mass.

Scientific Name: Erigeron speciosus

Each wildflower seed packet contains approximately 100 seeds.

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Blue False Indigo https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/individual-wildflower-species/blue-false-indigo/ https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/individual-wildflower-species/blue-false-indigo/#respond Sat, 07 Sep 2024 18:59:17 +0000 https://dev8.etecc.com/natures_seed.bak/?post_type=product&p=187222

Baptisia australis, commonly known as blue false indigo, is a striking perennial wildflower native to the prairies and woodlands of North America. Its name derives from its blue, pea-like flowers and its historical use as a substitute for true indigo dye. The plant typically grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet and features attractive gray-green foliage. Blue false indigo blooms in late spring to early summer, producing tall spikes adorned with numerous indigo-blue flowers that are a magnet for pollinators like bees and butterflies. After flowering, the plant develops intriguing black seed pods that persist into the fall, adding visual interest to the landscape. Aside from its ornamental value, Baptisia australis is valued for its role in native plant landscaping and restoration projects due to its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, enriching it for other plant species. It’s a low-maintenance plant, tolerant of drought and poor soil conditions once established.

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Santa Monica Mountain Cover Mix https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/regional-wildflower-mixes/santa-monica-mountain-cover-mix/ https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/regional-wildflower-mixes/santa-monica-mountain-cover-mix/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:07:42 +0000 https://dev8.etecc.com/natures_seed.bak/product/santa-monica-mountain-cover-mix/

Our Santa Monica Mountain cover seed mix is custom designed and native to California (see distribution map). This mix is a blend of grasses, flowers, and shrubs for revegetation of soil and slopes with plant types that belong in the Santa Monica area. There is a quick start grass to protect soil and allow slower perennials to provide their permanent cover in the years to come. Designed as a non-irrigated mix, irrigation will foster establishment and prolong the blooming period. This mix has been designed with an emphasis on native wildflowers and with special attention to balanced percentages of annuals and perennials.

The colors in bloom will vary at different times of the year, and depending on how much water and sunlight are available to the wildflowers. The colors which you will see at different times of the year will include: blues, purples, pinks, reds, yellows, and oranges.

The actual composition of wildflowers will vary from season to season and from year to year, but generally you will receive the following wildflowers in each order of this mix:
Artemisia californica: California sagebrush
Bromus carinatus: California brome
Bromus carinatus Cucamonga: Cucamonga brome
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia: Beach evening primrose
Clarkia purpurea: Wine cup clarkia
Encelia californica: Bush sunflower
Eriogonum cinerum: Coastal buckwheat
Eriogonum fasciculatum: California buckwheat
Eriophyllum confertiflorum: Golden yarrow
Eschscholzia californica: California poppy
Lupinus succulentus: Arroyo lupine
Melica imperfecta: Coast range melic
Mimulus aurantiacus longiflorus: Sticky monkeyflower
Penstemon spectablilis: Royal penstemon
Stipa lepida: Foothill needlegrass
Stipa pulchra: Purple needlegrass
Verbena lasiostachys: Common vervain

This mix will make a great addition to any area of your landscape that you want to enhance the color with wildflowers that are not commonly found in typical store-bought seed mixes, as well as legumes. Many of the seeds in this mix have been hand-harvested from the wild and, until now, have only been available to professional and commercial buyers. Now you can have a beautiful, unique mix of wildflowers that will offer a sense of natural wildflower beauty and locally adapted native plant authenticity in your landscape.

This mix has been a real favorite for sprucing up the color in areas such as:
Meadows
Open fields
Cabin sites
Next to walk-ways
Flower gardens
Window boxes
Hillsides and other sloped areas
Any area with partial to full sun and available moisture (rainfall or irrigation).

This wildflower mix contains no grasses and no fillers. We pride ourselves on our professional-grade wildflower seeds. Many of our customers may want to partner this mix with a low-growing grass. In these circumstances, we recommend sheep fescue. Sheep fescue is a low-growing grass that establishes quickly, helping fill in gaps between wildflowers and creating a meadow-like look. Because it’s a short-growing bunchgrass, it won’t hide the beauty of the wildflowers. Sheep fescue is a great compliment to this wildflower mix. We recommend buying about a half pound of sheep fescue for every 2000 sq ft (1 lb.) of wildflower mix. This amount may be increased or decreased depending on your desired ratio of wildflowers to grass.

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California Coastal Native Wildflower Mix https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/regional-wildflower-mixes/california-coastal-native-wildflower-mix/ https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/regional-wildflower-mixes/california-coastal-native-wildflower-mix/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:51:17 +0000 https://dev8.etecc.com/natures_seed.bak/product/california-coastal-native-wildflower-mix/

Our California Coastal Native Wildflower seed mix is custom designed and native to the coastal areas of California (see distribution map). We thoughtfully selected wildflowers that are appropriate to this area and that provide a variety of bold and delicate blossoms; with both early and late blooming wildflowers for color through the growing season. This mix has been designed with an emphasis on native wildflowers and with special attention to balanced percentages of annuals and perennials.

The colors in bloom will vary at different times of the year, depending on how much water and sunlight are available to the wildflowers. The colors which you will see at different times of the year will include: blues, purples, pinks, reds, yellows, and oranges.

The actual composition of wildflowers will vary from season to season and from year to year, but generally you will receive the following wildflowers in each order of this mix:
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia: Beach evening primrose
Clarkia amoena semi-dwarf: Farewell-to-spring
Clarkia unguiculata: Mountain garland
Collinsia heterophylla: Chinese houses
Eschscholzia californica: California poppy
Gilia capitata: Globe gilia
Gilia tricolor: Birds eye
Lasthenia californica: Dwarf goldfields
Layia platyglossa: Tidy tips
Lupinus microcarpus Ed Gedling: Ed Gedling’s golden lupine
Lupinus nanus: Sky lupine
Lupinus succulentus: Arroyo lupine
Mimulus aurantiacus aurantiacus: Sticky monkeyflower
Nemophila menziesii: Baby blue eyes
Penstemon spectabilis: Showy penstemon
Sisyrinchium bellum: Blue eyed grass

This mix will make a great addition to any area of your landscape that you want to enhance the color with wildflowers that are not commonly found in typical store-bought seed mixes. Many of the seeds in this mix have been hand-harvested from the wild and, until now, have only been available to professional and commercial buyers. Now you can have a beautiful, unique mix of wildflowers that will offer a sense of natural wildflower beauty and locally adapted native plant authenticity in your landscape.

This mix has been a real favorite for sprucing up the color in areas such as:
Meadows
Open fields
Cabin sites
Next to walk-way
Flower gardens
Window boxes
Hillsides and other sloped areas
Any area with partial to full sun and available moisture (rainfall or irrigation).

This wildflower mix contains no grasses and no fillers. We pride ourselves on our professional-grade wildflower seeds. In these circumstances, we recommend our California Habitat Mix. Our California Habitat Mix is a low-growing grass mix that establishes quickly, helping fill in gaps between wildflowers and creating a meadow-like look. Because most of the varieties included in this mix are short-growing bunchgrasses, they won’t hide the beauty of the wildflowers. Our California Habitat Mix is a great complement to this wildflower mix. We recommend buying about a half pound of our California Habitat Mix for every 2000 ft² (1 lb.) of wildflower mix. This amount may be increased or decreased depending on your desired ratio of wildflowers to grass.

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Flowering Meadow Mix https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/regional-wildflower-mixes/flowering-meadow-mix/ https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/regional-wildflower-mixes/flowering-meadow-mix/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:50:38 +0000 https://dev8.etecc.com/natures_seed.bak/product/flowering-meadow-mix/

Our Flowering Meadow seed mix is native and well adapted to coastal through inland conditions below 2,500 elevation in California (see distribution map). We thoughtfully selected wildflowers that are appropriate to this area and that provide a variety of bold and delicate blossoms; with early blooming wildflowers for color throughout spring and summer. This mix has been designed with an emphasis on native wildflowers and with special attention to balanced percentages of annuals and perennials. In the late summer, once seed has set, mow the area to scatter ripe seed for the following year’s growth. In the fall, additional seeding may be desired to establish a stronger, self-supporting stand.

The colors in bloom will vary at different times of the year, and depending on how much water and sunlight are available to the wildflowers. The colors which you will see at different times of the year will include: blues, purples, pinks, reds, yellows, and oranges.

The actual composition of wildflowers will vary from season to season and from year to year, but generally you will receive the following wildflowers in each order of this mix:
Achillea millefolium: White yarrow
Clarkia amoena: Farewell to spring
Coreopsis lanceolata: Lance-leaf coreopsis
Eschscholzia californica: California poppy
Festuca idahoensis: Idaho fescue
Festuca microstachys: Small fescue
Hordeum brachyantherum: California barley
Lasthenia californica: Dwarf goldfields
Layia platyglossa: Tidy tips
Linum lewisii: Blue flax
Lupinus nanus: Sky lupine
Lupinus succulentus: Arroyo lupine
Melica californica: California melic
Stipa pulchra: Purple needlegrass

This mix will make a great addition to any area of your landscape that you want to enhance the color with wildflowers that are not commonly found in typical store-bought seed mixes. Many of the seeds in this mix have been hand-harvested from the wild and, until now, have only been available to professional and commercial buyers. Now you can have a beautiful, unique mix of wildflowers that will offer a sense of natural wildflower beauty and locally adapted native plant authenticity in your landscape.

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Insecta-Flora Mix https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/regional-wildflower-mixes/insecta-flora-mix/ https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/regional-wildflower-mixes/insecta-flora-mix/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:50:13 +0000 https://dev8.etecc.com/natures_seed.bak/product/insecta-flora-mix/

Our Insecta-Flora seed contains legumes and brilliant wildflowers to create a natural insectary that attracts and supports the beneficial predatory insects while providing an alternate target for crop destroyers, drawing them into an insect ambush. This mix is typically used in ecological restoration projects, landscaping, or gardening efforts aimed at creating habitats that benefit both insects and plants. We thoughtfully selected wildflowers that provide a variety of bold and delicate blossoms; with both early and late blooming wildflowers for color through the growing season. This mix has been designed with special attention to balanced percentages of annuals and perennials.

The colors in bloom will vary at different times of the year, and depending on how much water and sunlight are available to the wildflowers. The colors which you will see at different times of the year will include: blues, purples, pinks, reds, yellows, and oranges.

The actual composition of wildflowers will vary from season to season and from year to year, but generally you will receive the following wildflowers in each order of this mix:
Achillea millefolium: White yarrow
Calendula officinalis: Calendula
Centaurea cyanus: Bachelor buttons
Clarkia unguiculata: Mountain garland
Collinsia heterophylla: Chinese houses
Coriandum sativum: Coriander
Eschscholzia californica: California poppy
Gypsophilia elegans: Baby’s breath
Lasthenia californica: Goldfields
Linum lewisii: Blue flax
Lobularia maritima: Sweet alyssum
Lotus corniculatus: Birdfoot trefoil
Lupinus succulentus: Arroyo lupine
Melilotus indica: Gopher stopper
Trifolium incarnatum: Crimson clover

This mix will make a great addition to any area of your landscape that you want to enhance the color with wildflowers that are not commonly found in typical store-bought seed mixes, as well as legumes. Many of the seeds in this mix have been hand-harvested from the wild and, until now, have only been available to professional and commercial buyers. Now you can have a beautiful, unique mix of wildflowers that will offer a sense of natural wildflower beauty and locally adapted native plant authenticity in your landscape.

This mix has been a real favorite for sprucing up the color in areas such as:
Meadows
Open fields
Cabin sites
Next to walk-ways
Flower gardens
Window boxes
Hillsides and other sloped areas
Any area with partial to full sun and available moisture (rainfall or irrigation).

This wildflower mix contains no grasses and no fillers. We pride ourselves on our professional-grade wildflower seeds. Many of our customers may want to partner this mix with low-growing grass. In these circumstances, we recommend sheep fescue. Sheep fescue is a low-growing grass that establishes quickly, helping fill in gaps between wildflowers and creating a meadow-like look. Because it’s a short growing bunchgrass, it won’t hide the beauty of the wildflowers. Sheep fescue is a great compliment to this wildflower mix. We recommend buying about a half pound of sheep fescue for every 2000 sq ft (1 lb.) of wildflower mix. This amount may be increased or decreased depending on your desired ratio of wildflowers to grass.

A native grass option could be our blue wildrye, sand dropseed, Idaho fescue, purple three-awn, bottlebrush squirreltail, and blue grama.

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Ornamental Low Growing Native Mix https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/regional-wildflower-mixes/ornamental-low-growing-native-mix/ https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/regional-wildflower-mixes/ornamental-low-growing-native-mix/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:49:37 +0000 https://dev8.etecc.com/natures_seed.bak/product/ornamental-low-growing-native-mix/

Our Ornamental Low Growing Native seed mix is custom designed and native to a wide variety of zones throughout California (see distribution map). This mixture is a blend of showy, low growing annuals and perennials species that will provide months of bright Spring color in a non-irrigated setting, or year-round color when irrigated. This mix may be used alone or in conjunction with grass and shrub seeds.

The colors in bloom will vary at different times of the year, and depending on how much water and sunlight are available to the wildflowers. The colors which you will see at different times of the year will include: blues, purples, pinks, reds, yellows, and oranges.

The actual composition of wildflowers will vary from season to season and from year to year, but generally you will receive the following wildflowers in each order of this mix:
Achillea millefolium: Yarrow
Acmispon glaber: Deerweed
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia: Beach evening primrose
Clarkia bottae: Punch-bowl godetia
Collinsia heterophylla: Chinese houses
Eschscholzia californica: California poppy
Festuca microstachys: Small fescue
Lasthenia californica: Dwarf goldfields
Layia platyglossa: Tidy tips
Lupinus bicolor: Bicolor lupine
Lupinus nanus: Sky lupine
Mimulus aurantiacus longiflorus: Sticky monkeyflower
Mimulus aurantiacus puniceus: Mission red monkeyflower
Muhlenbergia microsperma: Littleseed muhly
Nemophila maculate: Five spot
Sisyrinchium bellum: Blue eyed grass

This mix will make a great addition to any area of your landscape that you want to enhance the color with wildflowers that are not commonly found in typical store-bought seed mixes, as well as legumes. Many of the seeds in this mix have been hand-harvested from the wild and, until now, have only been available to professional and commercial buyers. Now you can have a beautiful, unique mix of wildflowers that will offer a sense of natural wildflower beauty and locally adapted native plant authenticity in your landscape.

This mix has been a real favorite for sprucing up the color in areas such as:
Meadows
Open fields
Cabin sites
Next to walk-ways
Flower gardens
Window boxes
Hillsides and other sloped areas
Any area with partial to full sun and available moisture (rainfall or irrigation).

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California Native Wildflower Mix https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/regional-wildflower-mixes/california-native-wildflower-mix/ https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/regional-wildflower-mixes/california-native-wildflower-mix/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:49:05 +0000 https://dev8.etecc.com/natures_seed.bak/product/california-native-wildflower-mix/

If you’re looking for native California wildflower seeds, our California Native Wildflower seed mix is custom-designed and native to a wide variety of zones throughout California (see distribution map). We thoughtfully selected wildflowers that are appropriate to this area and that provide a variety of bold and delicate blossoms; with both early and late blooming wildflowers for color through the growing season. This mix has been designed with an emphasis on native wildflowers and with special attention to balanced percentages of annuals and perennials.

The colors in bloom will vary at different times of the year, and depending on how much water and sunlight are available to the wildflowers. The colors which you will see at different times of the year will include: blues, purples, pinks, reds, yellows, and oranges.

The actual composition of wildflowers will vary from season to season and from year to year, but generally you will receive the following wildflowers in each order of this mix:

White yarrow Achillea millefolium
Elegant clarkia Clarkia unguiculata
Chinese houses Collinsia heterophylla
California poppy Eschscholzia californica
Globe gilia Gilia capitata
Birds eye gilia Gilia tricolor
Dwarf goldfields Lasthenia californica
Tidy tips Layia platyglossa
Golden lupine Lupinus microcarpus densiflorus
Arroyo lupine Lupinus succulentus
Mission red monkeyflower Mimulus aurantiacus punieceus
Five spot Nemophila maculate
Baby blue eyes Nemophila menziesii
California bluebells Phacelia campanularia
Blue eyed grass Sisyrhinchium bellum

This mix will make a great addition to any area of your landscape that you want to enhance the color with wildflowers that are not commonly found in typical store-bought seed mixes. Many of the seeds in this mix have been hand-harvested from the wild and, until now, have only been available to professional and commercial buyers. Now you can have a beautiful, unique mix of wildflowers that will offer a sense of natural wildflower beauty and locally adapted native plant authenticity in your landscape.

This mix has been a real favorite for sprucing up the color in areas such as:
Meadows
Open fields
Cabin sites
Next to walk-ways
Flower gardens
Window boxes
Hillsides and other sloped areas
Any area with partial to full sun and available moisture (rainfall or irrigation).

This wildflower mix contains no grasses and no fillers. We pride ourselves on our professional-grade wildflower seeds. Many of our customers may want to partner this mix with a low-growing grass. In these circumstances, we recommend our California Habitat Mix.

Produced by Hedgerow Farms

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Sky Lupine https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/individual-wildflower-species/sky-lupine/ https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/individual-wildflower-species/sky-lupine/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:29:14 +0000 https://dev8.etecc.com/natures_seed.bak/product/sky-lupine/

Scientific Name: Lupinus nanus

Sky lupine, also known as Field Lupine, Dwarf Lupine, or Douglas’ Annual Lupine, is an annual flowering plant native to the western United States, especially California. It is a member of the legume family, and it has palmately divided leaves and small, showy blue, purple, or white flowers that bloom in the spring. The plant grows to be about 12-24 inches tall and has a clumping habit. It is often found in meadows, open woodlands, and along roadsides. Sky lupine is attractive to pollinators, and it is a popular choice for gardeners in the western United States.

Host plant: painted lady butterfly, gray hairstreak, Acmon blue, orange sulphur, silvery blue, Shasta blue, and arrowhead blue

Each wildflower seed packet contains approximately 100 seeds.

Produced by Hedgerow Farms

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Blue-Eyed Grass https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/individual-wildflower-species/blue-eyed-grass/ https://naturesseed.com/wildflower-seed/individual-wildflower-species/blue-eyed-grass/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:59:06 +0000 https://dev8.etecc.com/natures_seed.bak/product/blue-eyed-grass/

Scientific Name: Sisyrinchium bellum

Blue-eyed grass is a delicate species of flowering plant native to the western United States. It is a perennial herb named after its small, blue, iris-like flowers. It is known for its ability to easily establish and to reseed. In California, blue-eyed grass typically blooms from January to July, prefers moisture and good drainage, and can tolerate summer dryness. It is moderately hardy and will tolerate temperatures as low as 20 degrees. It is often found in meadows, open woodlands, and along roadsides at altitudes up to almost 8,000 feet. Blue-eyed grass is attractive to pollinators, and it is a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of delicate blue to their gardens. Especially beneficial in wildflower mixes to add a nice variety of colors and leaf texture. In California, Blue-eyed grass is listed on several fire resistant plant lists, including FireSafe Marin and County of San Diego.

Host plant: White-lined sphinx

Each wildflower seed packet contains approximately 100 seeds.

Northern Ecotype Produced by Hedgerow Farms

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