Description
The flowering plants in this mix provide food for many of the over 4000 bee species in North America. With so many gorgeous flowers and tasty herbs you'll appreciate this bountiful mix as much as the bees!
Mix includes (see diagram):
- Sweet Basil
- Bergamot
- Black-Eyed Susan
- Borage
- California Poppy
- Catnip
- Cilantro/Coriander
- Coreopsis, Lance-leaved
- Cosmos
- Dill
- Annual Gaillardia
- Globe Gilia
- Rigid Goldenrod
- Lavender Hyssop
- Lemon Mint
- Purple Prairie Clover
- Siberian Wallflower
- Sunflower
- Cut and Come Again Zinnia
Variety Info
- Type: Flower Mix
- Hardiness: 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 seasons.
- Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Dimensions: 18"–60" tall
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators
Sowing Info
- 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: 7–21 days
- Seed Depth: ¼"
- Seed Spacing: Scatter about 20 seeds per sq. ft. and rake in
- Thinning: As needed
Description
The flowering plants in this mix provide food for many of the over 4000 bee species in North America. With so many gorgeous flowers and tasty herbs you'll appreciate this bountiful mix as much as the bees!
Mix includes (see diagram):
- Sweet Basil
- Bergamot
- Black-Eyed Susan
- Borage
- California Poppy
- Catnip
- Cilantro/Coriander
- Coreopsis, Lance-leaved
- Cosmos
- Dill
- Annual Gaillardia
- Globe Gilia
- Rigid Goldenrod
- Lavender Hyssop
- Lemon Mint
- Purple Prairie Clover
- Siberian Wallflower
- Sunflower
- Cut and Come Again Zinnia
Variety Info
- Type: Flower Mix
- Hardiness: 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 seasons.
- Exposure: Full sun
- Plant Dimensions: 18"–60" tall
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators
Sowing Info
- 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: 7–21 days
- Seed Depth: ¼"
- Seed Spacing: Scatter about 20 seeds per sq. ft. and rake in
- Thinning: As needed