Flower Mix, “Prairie Splendor” Seeds (Large Packet)
$6.29
In stock
Bring the beauty of the native Midwest landscape to your garden with our custom mix of drought-tolerant, heirloom annuals, biennials, and perennials that bloom in shades of yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, and white. In 1840, traveler Eliza Steele described the prairie as “… whole acres of blossoms all bearing one hue, as purple, perhaps, or masses of yellow or rose, and then again a carpet of every color intermixed, or narrow bands, as if a rainbow had fallen upon the verdant slopes.” Recreate the spectacle outdoors, and enjoy bouquets of fresh cut flowers in your home.
Mix includes:
Lance-leaved Coreopsis
Purple Coneflower
Indian Blanket
Gayfeather
Purple Prairie Clover
Globe Gilia
White Upland Aster
Tahoka daisy
Black-Eyed Susan
Mexican Hat
Brown-Eyed Susan
Prairie Ironweed
Plains Coreopsis
This 10 gram packet contains ~4,030 seeds.
Plant Vitals
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. You can also sow half the seed 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date (hoping the last frost is earlier than usual) and sow the second half a week or two after your average last frost date (just to be safe). Mild Climates: Fall through early spring.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 10–31 days
Seed Depth: ⅛"–¼"
Seed Spacing: Scatter about 25 seeds per sq. ft. and rake in
Thinning: As needed