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Eastern Red Columbine, Native Flower
from $3.00
Firefly Farm & Mercantile - Eastern Red Columbine is native to the central and eastern Untied States. It is a late spring to early summer flowering perennial. Bees and other polliantors rely on these woodland species for valuable nectar and pollen. This is very abundant at Firefly Farm & Mercantile. You would see this along our Wild Flower Trail in mid May to mid June typically.
They are 10-18” tall and will casually reseed to keep an abundance of blooms going for years to come. The flowers face downwards and have longer spurs that form the classic combine curl.
The self-sowing variety prefers even moisture and grows best in full sun to partial shade, ideally with afternoon shade in hot climates. Perennial.
Botanical name: Aquilegia canadensis
Perennial
Full sun to partial shade is optimal
Instructions:
Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Columbine prefers well-drained average soil. Water regularly, keeping leaves dry. Remove spent blossoms frequently to prolong blooming.
Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination: 3-4 weeks
Plant Outdoors: 8-10” Apart
Light: Full Sun
Globe Gilia - West Coast Native
$3.00
$3.75
Globe Gilia - Soft blue flowers attract pollinators and butterflies. It is found from western Canada down to California. It prefers dry to slightly moist soils, Soil should be well-drained. These are used in gardens for cutflowers, pollinator plots, and wildflower plantings. Plant this in your vegetables gardens to help bring the pollinators in.
Botanical Names: Gilia capitata
Characteristics:
Annual, Self-seeding
Plants grow to 2-3.5 feet tall
Purple blooms
It tolerates and grows in almost any soil except standing water.
1 gram or ~750 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Simple rake anytime of the year the soil can be worked. You will get flowers that last for a few weeks.
Sow 1/8deep (needs light to germinate)
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
Glorioso Daisy, Black-eyed Susan cultivar, Wildflower
from $3.00
$3.95
The Glorioso Daisy is a tetraploid cultivated Black-eyed Susan. Its vibrant reds and yellows are wonderful in your garden. The origin of this species is from the 1950's and was developed from the Black-eyed Susan - Rudbeckia hirta, hence why it has the same botanical name. These are best described as self seeding annuals or biennial.
Characteristics:
Self-seeding biennial or hardy annual
Hardy to zone 3
Plants grow to 2-3 feet
An excellent cut flower that lasts 6-10 days in a vase
250 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors just before last frost. Can also be started indoors and set out as small plants. Plant in poor soil as rich soil will weaken stems.
Alternatively Start Indoors - 4-6 weeks before the last frost.
Sow 1/2" deep
Germination 10-20days
Thin 18-24" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
High Mountain Native Grass Seed Mixture (Rocky Mountains)
from $3.75
High Mountain Native Grass Seed Mixture (Rocky Mountains)
This grass mixture is for elevations between 8,200 and 12,000 feet in the mountainous regions of the Western U.S. Contains Blue Wildrye, Mountain Brome, Alpine Bluegrass, Idaho Fescue, Canby Bluegrass and Tufted Hairgrass. Can be combined with flower seeds to create a colorful meadow.
Seeding Rates:
1lb will seed 3,600sq ft for grasses only
1lb will seed 7,200 when planted with flowers too
1 Acre with Grass Only - 12lbs per care
1 Acre with Flowers - 6lbs per acre
1 oz packets will do 225 sq ft of grass,
1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 450 sq ft
Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer. The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds.
Sow 1/4" deep
Germination 10-20 days
Hoary Vervain - Native
$3.00
$3.95
Hoary Vervain is a beautiful native that thrives in woodland edges, prairies with rich and loam or in most gardens. Hoary Vervain is a perennial that reseeds itself as it is short-lived and lives for four or five years. This is the host plant for the Common Buckeye Butterfly. Wildlife such as birds, butterflies and bees are attracted to it while deer do not bother it much. It is native to much of the United States. USDA Zones 4-8. grows to 2-4'
Botanical name: Verbena Stricta
Characteristics:
Perennial and hardy to zone 4
Plants grow to 4' tall
Prefersmost and rich soils
Blooms in July through September
Host plant for Common Buckeye Butterfly
1/2 gram, ~500 eeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats 1/4" deep, moisten the soil, cover with plastic, and refrigerate for 30 days. Thereafter, provide light and 50-75°F. This moist stratification is not absolutely necessary but will help to increase germination. Alternatively sow before frosts end in late winter or early spring, or sow in late fall.
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Honey Bee Flower Mixture
from $3.00
Honey Bee Flower Seed Mixture
The Honey Bee Seed mix is the result of many years of research on honey bee flower preferences in our test garden. It is a blend of adaptable, annual and perennial flowers that provide nectar and pollen to honey bees. These flowers provide nectar and pollen to honey bees all season long. It is ideal for honey beekeepers and others interested in honey bee health. This mix can be used in garden beds, borders, and other maintained areas. Check out all of our pollinator mixes at Pollinator Mix
Flowers:
Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata),
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica),
Cape Forget-Me-Not (Anchusa capensis),
China Aster (Callistephus chinensis),
Chinese Forget-Me-Not (Cynoglossum amabile),
Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas),
Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia),
Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata),
Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera),
New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae),
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea),
Purple Giant Hyssop (Agastache rugosa),
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea),
Scarlet Cinquefoil (Potentilla thurberi),
Siberian Wallflower (Cheiranthus allionii),
Slender Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium),
Sulphur Cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus),
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum),
Sweet Mignonette (Reseda odorata)
Seeding Rates:
4 oz for 1,000sq ft
6-12 lbs per acre (depends on density of existing plantings)
1 Acre with Grass - 6 lbs per acre
1 Acre with Flowers - 12 lbs per acre
1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 250 sq ft
Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer. The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms.
Sow 1/4" deep
Germination 10-20 days
Idaho Fescue- Rocky Mountain and California Native
from $3.00
$3.95
Idaho Fescue Grass is a cool-season silvery blue native bunchgrass that grows to heights of 40" and has very fine blades of grass. There no rhizomes and reproduces from seed. It remains green all winter. It is found in the Rocky Mountain corridor and westwards and grows in elevations up 5,000 to 10,000 ft. It can also be found in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Animals depend on this grass for forage and cover throughout the year. Idaho Fescue has a very deep and wide root system and is great for erosion control, natural restoration, gardens and homes.
This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3.
Botanical Name: Festacua Idahoenis
Characteristics:
Hardy to zone 3, perennial
36-40" in height
Native grass
500 Seeds per packet, 1/2 gram, will cover 40 sq ft with no plants or 300 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 2,000 sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses.
Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed at all times of the year soil can be worked.
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Illinois Bundleflower - Tallgrass Prairie and Great Plains Native
$3.00
$3.75
Illinois Bundleflower -This flower has many names such as Prairie Mimosa, False Sensitive Plant and is found through out restored prairies. It does have height and can grow up to 5' tall. It has feathery white blossoms that remind you of a plant from a Dr. Seuss story. The Reakirt's Blue Butterfly relies on this flower as a host plant.
Botanical Names: Desmanthus illinoensis
Characteristics:
Perennial
Plants grow to 3-5 feet tall
White feathery blooms
Prefers dry soils.
1 gram or ~125 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Direct sow when the soil can be worked. If you can cold stratify the seed it will help increase your germination rates substantially.
Sow 1/4 deep
Germination 8-17 days after cold stratifcation
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
Indian Grass, Indiangrass - Prairie Native
from $3.00
Indiangrass is a wonderful additional to any garden border where you need height and some drama. It can create backdrops and wind breaks for other plantings. Its giant golden seedheads provide beauty and will help feed wildlife all winter long. This is a very easy grass to get established and is beloved by birds, bees, insects, and mammals.
It is native in most of the US and can be found in 44 states, it is not found in WA, OR, ID, HI, and AK. This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3. Sorghastrum nutans
Characteristics:
Hardy to zone 3, perennial
Does well in all soil types
5-7' in height with ornamenta seed heads.
Erosion control plantings, forage, prairie restoration
Combine with Little Bluestem for a striking companion
1g or ~300 Seeds per packet, covers 10 sq ft, 1 oz of seed will cover 300 sq ft
Instructions -Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing. Not recommended for heavy clay.
Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring
Sow 1/2" deep
Germination 14-20 days
Thin 24" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Indigo Baptisa, False Indigo -U.S. Native, Nitrogen Fixing
$3.00
Blue Wild Indigo, Indigo Baptista, or False Indigo is a widespread native that is found in the Midwest and Eastern US. This native grows quickly and reaches heights of 4-5' once established. They are great in borders, areas you want a summer boundary, wildlife gardens, and their elegant nature lends themselves to even formal gardens.
It prefers drier soils and loves full sun. This is a host plant for many butterflies and attracts birds and pollinators, plus it is cover for beneficial insects. its seed pods are food for many songbirds.
Botanical Names: Baptista Australis
Characteristics:
Perennial
Plants grow to 4-5 feet tall
Blue blooms
25 Seeds per packet
Instructions - It is recommended to cold stratify this seed so sow early in pots (great for winter sowing) or directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked. You can also encourage germination if you miss the cold period but sowing into a tray of media, moisten, cover and place in fridge for 60 days. Remove and provide dequate light and non freezing conditions. Before cold stratification, you should scaricify the seeds which is just a way to nick the seed coat. To do this simply rub the seed between two sheets of sand paper to help thin its coating.
Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outside while still cold
Sow 1/2" deep
Germination 10-40 days after cold stratication
Plant 12-24" apart
Light: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Large-Flowered or Shell-Leaf Penstemon (Beard Tongue)- Mid West, Central US Native
$3.00
$3.75
Large-Flowered or Shell-Leaf Penstemon is a gem in the garden, wildlife plantings, forests and meadows. It's large pink flowers are showy and is a wildlife magnet. It is found in the central United States and can be growing USDA Climate Zones 3 to 8. It prefers dry well-drained soils and is commonly found in pollinator mixes.
Botanical Names: Penstemon grandiflorus
Characteristics:
Perennial
Plants grow to 2-3 feet tall
Showy Pink blooms
Prefers well draining dry soils
1 gram or ~800 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Direct sow in fall or as soon as the ground is workable. It needs cold stratification to germinate. If you miss the window from nature to do this, simply mix the seeds with moist sand, place in a bag or container, and place in the refrigerator for 45 days.
Sow on top of soil as this needs light to germinate.
Germination 11-22 days after cold stratifcation
Thin 6-8" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
Lavender Hyssop Flower, Native Flower
from $3.00
$3.95
Lavender Hyssop - A native commonly found in the north central United States. It prefers dry woodlands and prairies and readily adapts to garden environments without standing water. The leaves are scented like licorice and it is often referred to Anise Hyssop because of this. Butterlfies and other pollinators will stay busy gathering pollen and nectar. It is used by a variety of beneficial insects as well. It is often used in boquets
Botanical Name: Agastche foeniculum
Characteristics:
Biennial/perennial that self seeds easily
Hardy to zone 4
Plants grow up to 3 feet
Purple flowers and leaves that smell of licorice
.75g or 250 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath surface of soil. Seeds can also be directly sown outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Does best in well-drained soil.
Sow seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost
Germination 30-90 days
Plant 12" apart
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Leadplant - Entire Central U.S. Native, Nitrogen Fixing
$3.00
$3.75
Leadplant - Plants like Leadplant are amazingly beneficial in your gardens and beds. It looks great, is functional by adding nitrogen back to your soil and is a pollinatore and butterfly magent while in blooms. If you are looking for natural solutions for nitrogen fixing, then this is a great option. The silvery leaves add a contrast color to your gardens. Its roots also go deeper than 12' making it ideal for drought situations and erosion control.
Botanical Names: Amorahpa canescens
Characteristics:
Annual, Self-seeding
Plants grow to 2-3.5 feet tall
Purple blooms
It tolerates and grows in almost any soil except standing water.
1 gram or ~350 Seeds per packet
Instructions - For increased germination, Leadplant seed should be stratified and scarified. Pour ~180 degrees F water over the seed, let it soak it overnight, and direct sowing it in the fall. If sowing in spring then mix the seed with sand sand and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 weeks, 6 is best. Soak it overnight and direct sow after the last frost. Alternatively, start the seed indoors, sow it just below the surface of a flat; keep the soil evenly moist and around 70 degrees F. Germination should take place within 20-30 days.
Sow 1/12 deep (need slight to germinate)
Germination 20-30 days after cold stratifcation
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
Lemon Mint, 1,000 years old Native, Heirloom
$3.25
$3.75
Lemon Mint - A wonderful addition to teas when young or in bloom, substitute for oregano when older. An ancient medicine used by Native Americans. It is a beloved flower for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Its scent is lemony but can smell and taste like oregano as it ages. Botanical Name: Monarda Citridora
Characteristics:
Self-seeding annual plants in zones 3-6, perennial in 7-10
Plants grow to 24-30 inches tall
Purple flower bracts attract bees
Leaves are aromatic and citrus-flavored
1/2 gram packets
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath surface of soil. Plant out in early spring just before last frost. Remove spent blossoms regularly to prolong blooming. Or direct sow after the last frost.
Sow seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost
Germination 10-20 days
Plant 12-24" apart
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Little Bluestem - Prairie Native
from $3.00
Little Bluestem is perhaps the most popular native grass in the USA. It's beautiful blue-green foliage turns coppery red in the fall and provides wonderful winter interest. This is a must native plant for anyone who wants to encourage wildlife and beneficial insects as it provides tons of cover and forage. It was the most dominant of all the grasses 100 years ago across the United States and of course Canada. The only states it is not native to is California, Nevada, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. This can be used for forage but if hayed, it does need to go to rest every few years or it will die off.
This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3. Schizachyrium scoparium
Characteristics:
Hardy to zone 3, perennial
2-3 foot tall clumps
Blue-Green foliage turns copper-red in the fall
Erosion control plantings
250 Seeds per packet
1lb covers 3,150 sq ft
Instructions -Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing. Not recommended for heavy clay.
Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring
Sow 1/2" deep
Germination 14-20 days
Thin 24" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Lupine - Prairie Native
$4.00
Out of Stock - We will have it soon from Seed Savers as they start to produce their 2025 seed inventories. The Seed Savers Exchange - Lupine’s dense spires of bright blue flowers signal the coming of spring. Lupine is the only food plant for the larvae of the endangered Karner Blue butterfly. Plants grow 2' tall on sandy loams to very dry sandy soils. Will not grow well in clay soils. Perennial. Hardy to zone 4.
Characteristics:
Perennial and hardy to zone 4
Plants grow to 2 feet tall
Spires of bright blue flowers
Prefers sandy loam to dry sandy soil
25 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Germination is greatly increased by a 7-day cold treatment in a slightly damp paper towel in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Cold-treated seeds can be directly sown in spring or early summer. Untreated seeds can be sown outdoors in fall.
Sow 1/4" deep
Germination 14-60 days
Thin 12-15" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
Monarch Butterfly Garden Flower Seed Mixture
from $6.00
Monarch Butterfly Seed Flower Mixture
Monarch populations have been in decline for a number of years, and the loss of nectar sources and milkweeds has been indicated as a major contributor to these declines. This mixture is composed of native wildflowers, garden flowers and milkweeds which supply nectar sources for adult monarchs. Milkweeds are utilized for egg-laying and provide food to monarch caterpillars. This mixture is appropriate for home gardens, commercial landscaping, golf courses and other maintained sites.
Add some native grasses to and you have a great all around mix! Little Bluestem is great as it is native to all 48 US states. Or just keep it strictly to flowers. This mix is ideal for all parts of the United States as it has a wide range of native plants that aren't harmful for butterlfies on their migration paths. If you want to improve this mix for you regions, please add packets or bulk seed of specific natives. For example, if on the west coast please add Narrowleaf Milkweed. If east of the Rocky Mountains, please add Common or Red Milkweed. Check out all of our pollinator mixes at Pollinator Mix
Flowers:
Annual Candytuft (Iberis umbellata),
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa),
Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus),
French Marigold (Tagetes patula),
Gayfeather (Liatris spicata),
Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta),
Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella),
Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia),
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea),
Rocket Larkspur (Delphinium consolida),
Siberian Wallflower (Cheiranthus allionii),
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve),
Sulphur Cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus),
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans)
Seeding Rates:
8 oz for 1,000sq ft
12-24 lbs per acre (depends on density of existing plantings)
1 Acre with Grass - 12 lbs per acre
1 Acre for just Flowers - 24 lbs per acre
1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 155 sq ft
Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer. The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms.
Sow 1/4" deep
Germination 10-20 days
Narrow-leaf Coneflower - Prairie Native, Echinacea angustifolia
from $3.00
$3.75
Narrow-leaf Coneflower - This coneflower is a powerhouse herb and flower used by Native Americans. Of all the echinaceas, this one was used the most extensively and had the most northern of ranges extending into the Dakotas and throughout most of the Midwest and Central Plains. They all love well drained soil but Narrow-leaf Coneflower is probably the variety that thrives in drier conditions. It is beloved by beneficials and this variety is used most medicinally. Will tolerate clay soils. Plants reach 3-4' tall. Perennial. Hardy to zone 4. It is also known as Blacksamson echinacea as well. It is a host plant for the Ottoe's Skipper which is a threatened speccies.
Botanical Name: Echinacea angustifolia
Characteristics:
Perennial and hardy to zone 4
One of the very best for attracting butterflies and birds
Plants grow to 3-4 feet tall
Light purple flowers with very narrow petals.
Tolerates clay soils
1/4 gram or ~50 Seeds per packet
Instructions - Narrowleaf Coneflower requires cold and moist stratification for a really good germination rate. Simply sow the seeds 2-3 months before the last frost or you can mimic the stratification process but sowing the seeds in soil or sand, water and cover to prevent the media from drying out. It requires 3 months in the cold. Once sprouts start to grow you can then transplant outside if the harsh frosts are gone or in larger pots.
Alternatively
Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost.
Sow 1/2" deep
Germination 10-20days
Thin 18-24" apart
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability
Narrowleaf Milkweed Butterfly Flower (Western Coast Only)
$3.75
$4.00
The Living Seed Company - (Asclepias fascicularis) Narrowleaf Milkweed is a gorgeous California native flower that is the sole source of food for the Monarch butteries. The butterflies lay their eggs exclusively on Milkweed plants, creating an opportunity for us to plant Monarch habitat!
We do not ship outside of the West Coast as we want to make sure it’s distribution is for west coast gardens. We have a wide range of milkweeds to choose from.
Grows as a shrub about 2' - 4' high with stunning fragrant flowers. These wildflowers are easy to grow and propagate through rhizomes. Known for their beautiful colors ranging in greenish white to deep purple, the Milkweed brings joy and life to every garden! Exuding a delicious vanilla scent, the milkweed also attracts other pollinators while bloom from June - August.
Also known as Mexican Whorled milkweed, this milkweed grows well in dry climates and will blossom from June - September. This beautiful low maintenance, drought tolerant wildflower may be slow to grow the first year, as it sets its taproot deep into the earth. In following years, it will grow more vigorous.
It is very important to plant locally native milkweed species. Please learn which milkweeds are native to your region and consult this milkweed range maps from the Biota of North America Program’s (BONAP) North American Plant Atlas.
Characteristics:
Perennial and hardy to zone 4
Plants grow to 3-5 feet tall
Preferred food source of Monarch butterflies
30 Seeds per packet
Instructions -
Sow seeds at a depth of 1/2" depth ans space seeds every 4-6", thin to 3-4'. Keep seeds evenly moist until they germinate.
Germination: 10-20 Days
Plant Outdoors: 3-4' Apart
Light: Full Sun
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Native Flower Mix Midwest
from $14.00
Native Flower Mix
Add some native grasses to and you have a great all around mix! Little Bluestem is great as it is native to all 48 US states. Or just keep it strictly to flowers.
Flowers:
Black-eyed Susan, (Rudbeckia hirta)
Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis),
Dwarf Evening Primrose (Oenothera macrocarpa)
Grey-headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)
Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella),
Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata),
Lavender Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae),
Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis)
Ox-Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides),
Prairie Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata),
Pale Coneflower (Echinacea pallida),
Plains Coreopsis
Prairie Coneflower
Prairie Ironweed
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpera)
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea)
Smooth Penstemon (Penstemon digitalis)
Thickspike Gayfeather (Liatris pycnostachya)
White Upland Aster (Solidago ptarmicoides)
Seeding Rates:
8 oz for 1,000sq ft (No existing plants)
11-22 lbs per acre (depends on density of existing plantings)
1 Acre with Grass - 11 lbs per acre
1 Acre for just Flowers - 22 lbs per acre
1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 155 sq ft
Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer. The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms.
Sow 1/4" deep
Germination 10-20 days