Flower Mix Water-Wise Garden
Water-wise gardens conserve water and reduce maintenance while displaying a beautiful array of flowers year ’round while providing food and shelter for pollinators. Though these varieties have been selected for drought tolerance and adaptability, water is needed to establish plants.
Mix includes (see diagram):
- Bird’s Eyes
- Gaillardia
- Blue Flax
- California Bluebell
- Dwarf Yellow Cal Poppy
- Orange California Poppy
- Dwarf Plains Coreopsis
- Sulphur Cosmos
- African Daisy
- Desert Marigold
- Iceplant
- Pixie Delight Lupine
- Mexican Hat
- Moss Verbena
- Mountain Phlox
- Pink Evening Primrose
- White Evening Primrose
- Calendula
- Tidytips
Variety Info
- Type:Â Flower Mix
- Hardiness:Â Annuals and perennials
- Exposure:Â Full sun
- Bloom Period:Â ANNUALS: Most annuals bloom from late spring to first fall frost. BIENNIALS/PERENNIALS: Most biennials and perennials will develop foliage the first season, and bloom the following season(s).
- Plant Dimensions: 4″–36″ tall
- Attributes:Â Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring. A second option: 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:Â Not recommended.
- Days to Emerge: 7–21 days
- Seed Depth: ⅛”–¼”
- Seed Spacing:Â Scatter about 20 seeds per sq. ft. and rake in
- Thinning:Â As needed
