Wildflowers Birds and Butterflies
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Wild Flowers Birds and Butterflies (Mixture) – offered by the seed company WH Perron
The 'Birds and Butterflies' mix brings together annual and perennial flowers specially selected to attract songbirds, hummingbirds and butterflies. This mix offers abundant and colorful blooms throughout the season, while providing nectar and seeds to support local wildlife.
Sowing rate: One 5g packet covers 1.85m² (20ft²)
Zone: 3
Maturity: Perennial
Germination: 7 to 14 days
Sowing temperature: After any risk of frost on the ground
Height: Variable
Color: Assorted Colors
Formulation: Naked
Use: Flowerbeds
Flowering: May to September
Cultivation method:
Sow directly into the open ground in spring, after the last frosts. Prepare a well-drained and weed-free soil, then scatter the seeds evenly over the surface. Cover them with a thin layer of soil (about 5 mm) and water gently to maintain constant moisture until germination.
The mix includes species such as Rudbekia, Gaillardia, Asclepias, Eschscholzia californica, Callistephus chinensis, Centaurea, Godetia amoena, Coreopsis lanceolata, Coreopsis tinctoria, Liatris, Monarda citriodora, Ratibida columnifera, Lupinus, Echinacea, Delphinium, Salvia splendens, Erysimum and Lobularia maritima.
This mix is ideal for gardeners looking to create a welcoming habitat for birds and pollinators, while beautifying their garden with colorful, perennial flowers.
