This bushy, annual wildflower is native to the Canary Islands, but has adapted to conditions found in northern North America. Wallflowers get their name from their habit of growing in cracks and crevasses along buildings. It produces a brilliant orange ball of flowers and blooms from April to May. Wallflowers thrive in full sun but can handle partial shade in well-drained soil. Wallflowers usually don’t get more than a foot and a half tall. It is a good wildflower for roadsides and along fences.

Helianthus mollis, commonly known as the ashy sunflower, is a striking wildflower native to the central and southeastern United States. Characterized by its vibrant yellow blossoms with dark centers and gray-green foliage, it adds a splash of color to prairies, roadsides, and open woodlands. Despite its name, the ashy sunflower exudes warmth and vitality, particularly in late summer and early fall when it blooms profusely. This species is admired for its resilience, often thriving in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, and tolerating a range of environmental conditions. The ashy sunflower attracts a plethora of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and birds, with its abundant nectar and seeds. Its robust nature and ecological importance make Helianthus mollis a beloved and valuable component of native landscapes, contributing to biodiversity and ecosystem health.

This mixture of garden annuals provides a bright and colorful array of flowers through spring. For the beginning or experienced gardener, Spring Fever Wildflower mix is an easy-growing group of plants that perform well in a wide range of climates. Fall planting results in an earlier and longer blooming period. Spring planting can be successful with supplemental irrigation.

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, reds, yellows, whites, 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:

Bachelor Buttons, Centaurea cyanus
Farewell-to-Spring, Clarkia amoena
African Daisy, Dimorphotheca sinuata
California Poppy, Eschscholzia californic
Goldfields, Lasthenia glabrata
Tidy Tips, Layia platyglossa
Toadflax, Linaria vulgaris
Scarlet Flax, Linum grandiflorum
Sweet Alyssum, Lobularia maritima
Baby Blue-Eyes, Nemophila menziesii
California Bluebell, Phacelia campanularia

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.

This mix has been a real favorite for sprucing up the color in areas such as:
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.

This mix has been formulated based on field trials and monitoring conducted by the Xerces Society and other conservation partners. It is comprised of native wildflowers and grasses and is designed to provide permanent, high-quality foraging resources for a diversity of pollinators and other beneficial insects. The recommended seeding rate is approximately 8.2 PLS lbs.

The design of this mix is a result of The Xerces Society and research collaborations with UC Berkeley, UC Davis, and other conservation partners.

White yarrow, Achillea millefolium
Elegant clarkia, Clarkia unguiculata
California poppy, Eschscholzia californica
Gumplant, Grindelia camporum
Common Sunflower, Helianthus annuus
Baby blue eyes, Nemophila menziesii
California phacelia, Phacelia californica
Tansy phacelia, Phacelia tanacetifolia
Alkali sacaton, Sporobolus airoides
Purple needlegrass, Stipa pulchra
Vinegar weed, Trichostema lanceolatum

Scientific Name: Larrea tridentata

Larrea tridentata, commonly known as creosote bush, is native to the Mojave, Sonoran, and Chihuahuan Deserts of western North America. It is well-adapted to desert environments and is often found in regions with low rainfall and high temperatures. The creosote bush has several unique adaptations that help it survive in harsh desert conditions. One of its notable characteristics is the resinous coating on its leaves and stems, which gives off a distinctive creosote-like aroma. This resinous coating helps the plant retain water, also acting as a natural defense against herbivores and some plant pathogens.

Larrea tridentata has been used by various indigenous communities for medicinal and cultural purposes for centuries. It has traditional uses in herbal medicine for treating various ailments, such as digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions. However, it’s essential to note that the medicinal use of plants should be approached with caution, as some compounds in plants can have adverse effects or interact with medications.

Additionally, the creosote bush plays a significant role in the ecosystem, providing shelter and food for various desert animals, including insects, reptiles, and small mammals. Overall, Larrea tridentata is a fascinating and ecologically important plant that thrives in some of the harshest environments on Earth.

Host plant: white-lined sphinx and creosote moth

Produced by S&S Seeds

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.

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.

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.

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.

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