Garden Wisdom Blog — category: Flower Talk

Below is a list of the ingredients in our Beneficial Insect wildflower seeds. This blend was designed to include the maximum number of flowers known to attract pollinators and predatory insects that feed on pest species. For instance, dill is attractive to lacewings, ladybird beetles, and the tiny parasitoid wasps that kill aphids. The purpose of this mix is to increase the biodiversity in your garden and take advantage of naturally occurring food pyramids to control pest insects and improve pollination at the same time. The ideal time to plant wildflower seeds is March to April. Beneficial Insect Wildflower Seeds...

The Perennial Wildflower Seeds ingredients are listed below. This is the right blend to establish where flowers are needed to come back year after year. Perennial flowers are often drought resistant and very winter hardy, so they can be relied upon for blooms season after season. This blend includes perennials that open at various times of the season, too. So there is always something in bloom. Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata) Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) Dwarf Evening Primrose (Oenothera missouriensis) Eastern Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) Gayfeather (Liatris spicata) Greyheaded Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) Lance Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) Lavender...

Here is a list of the wildflower seeds in our Alternative Lawn Blend. These are short growing flowers, primarily annuals, that will form a carpet of diverse colours that changes with the seasons. From spring to late summer, the wildflowers in this blend put on a dazzling show, and feed bees and butterflies. Many of the Alternative Lawn wildflower seeds ingredients will self sow, returning year after year. Baby Blue-Eyes (Nemophila menziesii),  California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica),  Creeping Daisy (Chrysanthemum paludosum),  Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum),  Dwarf California Poppy (Eschscholzia caespitosa),  Five-Spot (Nemophila maculata),  Hard Fescue (Festuca trachyphylla),  Johnny Jump-Up (Viola cornuta), ...

Feed wild and domestic bees with the Bee Garden Blend of wildflower seeds. Honeybees have been in decline in recent years due to colony collapse disorder. Meanwhile, the habitat of wild bees like bumblebees, mason bees, and leaf cutter bees is dwindling. By planting these nectar rich wildflowers, we can provide forage for these overlooked insects. West Coast Seeds believes in the need for pollinator conservation, and we’ve chosen the species in this mix for their attractiveness to a wide range of bees. Chinese Forget-Me-Not — Cynoglossum amabile Siberian Wallflower — Cheiranthus allionii California Poppy — Eschscholzia californica Purple Coneflower...

The wildflower seeds in our Short Meadow Blend will produce a gorgeous carpet of diverse flowers that only grow to about 60cm (24″) tall. This blend of wildflower seeds looks fabulous planted over large areas, but will work just as well in containers or raised beds. There are enough species in the mix that some will thrive in nearly any setting. Keep well watered after planting until seedlings are established. After that, only water during long periods of drought. Latin Name Common Name Alyssum saxatile Basket of Gold Arabis alpina White Rockcress Aubretia deltoidea White Rockcress Bellis perennis English Daisy...