Helianthus annuus, or the common annual sunflower, is a fast-growing North American native wildflower known for its towering height, bold yellow blooms, and wildlife value. Naturally found along roadsides, fields, and meadows, this hardy annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it an ideal addition to wildflower gardens, food plots, and ecological restoration projects. Plants reach 4–6 feet tall and produce multiple stems crowned with iconic daisy-like flower heads that track the sun across the sky.

• Rapid Growth: Germinates quickly in spring and flowers mid-to-late summer through early fall
• Pollinator Magnet: Bright yellow blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Wildlife-Friendly: Produces high-energy seeds that feed songbirds, gamebirds, and small mammals
• Soil Builder: Acts as a natural cover crop that suppresses weeds, improves soil, and reduces erosion

Annual sunflower is a multi-use species that brings beauty and ecological benefit to any planting. Whether you’re creating a pollinator-friendly meadow, feeding birds, or building soil health, this versatile wildflower offers high performance with minimal input.

Directions

Seeding Rate:
• 4–6 lb/acre when drilled
• 2–3 lb/acre for broadcast applications

Planting Time:
• After last spring frost, when soil temps exceed 50 °F

Soil Requirements:
• Prefers well-drained soils, sandy or loamy
• pH range: 6.0–7.5

Maintenance Tips:
• Water lightly during establishment
• Deadhead for extended bloom or let mature for seed heads
• Tolerates moderate drought once established

Ideal For

• Pollinator gardens and wildflower meadows
• Upland gamebird and dove food plots
• Naturalized roadside or pasture plantings
• Soil restoration and erosion control projects
• Quick summer cover cropping

With its vivid blooms and multi-functional value, the Annual Sunflower brings pollinators, wildlife, and natural beauty into any landscape. It’s a low-maintenance, high-impact choice for growers, gardeners, and land stewards alike.

Our Rocky Mountain Wildflower Mix is a vibrant, regionally adapted blend of wildflowers selected for their beauty, hardiness, and ability to thrive in high elevations across the western United States. Featuring a rotating mix of native and naturalized species—such as Lewis Blue Flax, Purple Coneflower, Black-Eyed Susan, California Poppy, Rocky Mountain Penstemon, Colorado Columbine, Lupines, Rocky Mountain Iris, and more—this mix brings seasonal color and pollinator support to mountain meadows, slopes, and gardens.

Formulated for altitudes of 5,000–10,000 feet, this blend is ideal for gardens, restoration sites, and landscapes in Colorado, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and the Sierra and Cascade ranges.

Key Benefits

Adapted to High Elevations

• Selected for cold hardiness, short growing seasons, and strong sun exposure typical of mountainous terrain.
• Thrives in well-drained soils and full sun at elevations above 5,000 feet, perfect for alpine gardens, cabins, and restoration projects.

Diverse, Season-Long Blooms

• Includes early, mid, and late-season bloomers to ensure continuous color from spring through fall.
• Offers a rich mix of purples, blues, reds, oranges, yellows, and whites for a striking, natural display.

Pollinator and Wildlife Friendly

• Attracts native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects.
• Enhances local biodiversity and supports ecosystem health in mountain environments.

Low Maintenance and Naturalizing

• Contains species that are easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and capable of natural reseeding.
• Ideal for low-input, natural-style landscapes with minimal irrigation once established.

Included Species (subject to availability)

• Lewis Blue Flax
• Purple Coneflower
• Black-Eyed Susan
• California Poppy
• Wallflower
• Firewheel (Indian Blanket)
• Thickleaf Penstemon
• Lupine Wildflowers
• Rocky Mountain Penstemon
• Lance-Leaved Coreopsis
• Yellow Prairie Coneflower
• Red Mexican Hat
• Shirley Poppy
• Sulphur Cosmos
• Colorado Columbine (state flower of CO)
• Bachelor Button
• Plains Coreopsis
• Sweet Anise (Agastache)
• Mountain Phlox
• Rocky Mountain Iris

Ideal For

• Mountain homes, cabins, and retreats
• Alpine gardens, slopes, and open meadows
• High-elevation pollinator plantings and habitat restoration
• Gardeners and landowners seeking a colorful, climate-resilient wildflower mix

Planting Tip

For best results, use about ½ pound of sheep fescue per 2,000 square feet (or per 1 lb. of wildflower seed). You can adjust this amount depending on how much grass coverage you prefer.

Bring natural beauty to high-altitude landscapes with the Rocky Mountain Wildflower Mix—a carefully selected blend that flourishes where others struggle. Perfect for anyone looking to celebrate the native charm and ecological richness of the Rockies and beyond.

Species Composition

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Key Benefits

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Planting & Care

• Seeding Rate: ~15–20 lb per acre (0.35–0.45 lb/1,000 ft²).
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• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings reach 3–4″; afterward, rely on rainfall.
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Ideal For

• Low‑water meadows, slopes, buffer zones
• Pollinator gardens, habitat restoration
• Native landscaping, freeway medians, parklands

Bring the beauty, biodiversity, and ecological resilience of California’s natural landscapes to your land with the California Native Wildflower Mix. For a detailed seed‑tag breakdown by weight or regional sub‑mix, please contact us to request your digital copy.

Our California Coastal Native Wildflower Mix brings the natural beauty of the California coast to your landscape with a stunning blend of locally adapted, native wildflowers. Carefully selected for their ecological fit and aesthetic value, this mix provides continuous color throughout the growing season—featuring both bold and delicate blossoms in blues, purples, pinks, reds, yellows, and oranges.

Designed specifically for coastal regions of California (see distribution map), this mix includes a thoughtful balance of annuals and perennials, with many varieties hand-harvested from the wild and rarely found in commercial blends. Whether you’re creating a pollinator-friendly meadow or adding color to a cabin path, these wildflowers deliver a true sense of place and natural charm.

Seed Composition

• 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 – Bird’s Eye
• Lasthenia californica – Dwarf Goldfields
• Layia platyglossa – Tidy Tips
• Lupinus microcarpus ‘Ed Gedling’ – Golden Lupine
• Lupinus nanus – Sky Lupine
• Lupinus succulentus – Arroyo Lupine
• Mimulus aurantiacus – Sticky Monkeyflower
• Nemophila menziesii – Baby Blue Eyes
• Penstemon spectabilis – Showy Penstemon
• Sisyrinchium bellum – Blue-Eyed Grass

Key Benefits

• Local Adaptation: Native to California’s coastal zones—supports local pollinators and thrives with minimal inputs.
• Extended Bloom Period: Carefully selected species ensure early spring through late summer color.
• Unique & Rare Varieties: Includes hand-harvested species typically only available to professionals.
• Grasses-Free Blend: 100% wildflowers—no fillers, ensuring high-density bloom displays.

Recommended Use Areas

• Meadows and open fields
• Cabin sites and walkways
• Hillsides and sloped terrain
• Window boxes and raised beds
• Any sunny to partly shaded area with moderate moisture

Pair With Our California Habitat Grass Mix

To create a cohesive native landscape with meadow-like structure, we recommend pairing this mix with our California Habitat Grass Mix. It helps fill in gaps, prevents erosion, and supports wildflower growth without overpowering blooms.

Suggested Ratio: Add ½ lb. of California Habitat Mix for every 1 lb. of wildflower seed (covers approx. 2,000 ft²).

Seeding & Maintenance

• Seeding Rate: 1 lb. covers ~2,000 ft² (15–20 lb/acre)
• Planting Time: Fall is ideal (to use winter rains), or spring with irrigation
• Soil Prep: Remove weeds and loosen soil to 2–3 inches
• Watering: Keep moist during germination (3–4 inches tall), then rely on rainfall
• Maintenance: Mow once per year after seed set to promote longevity

Capture the Spirit of the Coast

With its colorful bloom sequence and authentic native species, our California Coastal Native Wildflower Mix transforms ordinary spaces into vibrant, pollinator-friendly habitats. Whether you’re restoring, rewilding, or just beautifying your land—this mix brings California’s coastal charm to life.

The California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is more than just a vibrant wildflower—it’s a living symbol of the state’s natural heritage. Named California’s official state flower in 1903, this iconic bloom is renowned for its brilliant orange to golden-yellow petals, delicate fern-like foliage, and ability to thrive in sun-drenched, arid environments across the western United States.

• Bold Seasonal Color: Striking orange flowers open in direct sunlight and close at dusk or on cloudy days
• Extremely Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in sandy, rocky, or nutrient-poor soils with minimal water
• Pollinator Support: Attracts native bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects from early spring through summer
• Self-Seeding: Readily reseeds in appropriate conditions for long-term beauty without replanting
• Easy to Grow: Requires full sun and well-drained soil—ideal for wildflower meadows, roadside plantings, and xeriscapes

From native habitat restoration to pollinator-friendly landscaping, the California Poppy offers vibrant aesthetics and lasting ecological value. Whether in a garden bed, slope, or naturalized meadow, it brings sustainable beauty with little need for irrigation or upkeep.

Directions

Seeding Rate:
• 1–3 lb per 1,000 sq. ft. or 10–12 lb per acre for mass plantings

Planting Time:
• Fall is ideal in Mediterranean climates; early spring works well in cooler regions

Site Requirements:
• Full sun and well-drained soil
• Excellent performance in sandy, gravelly, or rocky areas

Ideal For

• Native and pollinator gardens
• Wildflower meadows and roadside beautification
• Erosion control on dry slopes or embankments
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance landscapes throughout the western U.S.

Celebrated every April during California Poppy Week, planting this beloved wildflower is a tribute to both sustainability and natural heritage. With minimal input and maximum impact, it adds radiant color while supporting native pollinators and ecosystems.

Seed Tag Information

For seed tag and origin documentation, please contact us to request a digital copy.

• Deer Resistance: Proprietary selection of plants with flavors and leaf textures that deer avoid—protecting your investment and saving time on fencing.
• Pollinator Magnet: Nectar-rich flowers support bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects, enhancing local biodiversity.
• Season-Long Interest: Coordinated bloom times ensure at least one species is in flower from early spring through late fall.
• Drought & Low-Input Tolerance: Many included species are native or naturalized, thriving with minimal supplemental water and fertilizer.
• Soil Improvement & Erosion Control: Deep roots help stabilize slopes and improve soil structure over time.

Planting & Care Guidelines

• Site Selection: Choose a sunny to lightly shaded area with well-drained soil. Most deer-resistant wildflowers prefer full to part sun.
• Seeding Rate: Broadcast 1–2 oz per 100 sq ft, or 5–10 lb per acre for larger meadows.
• Planting Window: Early spring or early fall, when soil temperatures are between 50–70 °F.
• Seedbed Preparation: Remove existing weeds, lightly till, and firm the soil. Rake seed into the top ¼″ of soil.
• Establishment Watering: Keep the seedbed evenly moist (light misting) until seedlings reach 3–4″. Then water only during extended dry spells.
• Maintenance: Mow or deadhead annuals after bloom to encourage reseeding; cut back perennials in late winter to promote fresh spring growth.

Ideal Applications

• Residential Gardens & Borders: Accent beds and pathways with reliable, deer-proof splashes of color.
• Naturalized Meadows: Create wildlife corridors and eco-lawns that require no mowing or weeding once established.
• Pollinator Habitats: Enhance vegetable gardens, orchards, and farm edges with essential nectar sources.
• Erosion Control: Stabilize slopes, embankments, and drainage swales with robust root systems.
• Commercial & Public Spaces: Beautify parks, campuses, and roadside plantings without costly deer-exclusion measures.

Why Choose This Mix

Embrace a carefree, wildlife-friendly landscape that remains vibrant even under deer pressure. With our Deer Resistant Wildflower Seed Mix, you get a tapestry of color, texture, and ecological function—backed by the confidence that your flowers will flourish unbrowsed and unspoiled.

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