Wildflower Mixes

[Koolkat]

Hello - I was going to buy several packets of wildflower seeds for a dear longtime friend in College Station, Texas. Most of the sites I've looked at sell them by regional appropriateness, but I wondered if anyone had any particular brand they recommended.

And does anyone know if a Ben and Jerry's gift card is good at the grocery store (vs. their store). . . .

[piedmontfields]

I don't know if you're buying in bulk or not, but Ernst Seed (https://www.ernstseed.com/products/) has a great selection and good prices.

I've also been very happy with the seeds from Prairie Moon Nurseries (https://www.prairiemoon.com/seed-mixes/ ). This source is better for specific flowers.

You can explore by zone, soil type, etc. to get a match for your friend.

[Koolkat]

Thanks for that, although as it turns out, Prairie Moon doesn't have a mix for that part of the world. I did find a good source though, Eden Bros (the seediest place on earth, LOL). Got a pollinator mix, late fall mix, and sunflower mix! I must be getting antsy for spring.

[texsuze]

Wildseed Farms is in Fredericksburg www.wildseedfarms.com not far from me, just a couple hours from College Station. Texas is such a large state that we have about 7 (or is it 9?!) different plant/topography zones.

Another excellent source of native Texas plant seeds for wildflowers and grasses is Native American Seed in Junction, TX www.seedsource.com Bill Neiman is a wonderful spokesperson for conservation and use of native plant species.

[piedmontfields]

I'm learning from this thread--thanks!

[Tarlo Farm]

My neighbors got some great stuff from Lowes. If you have a Conservation District office near you, they often have early spring sales of seeds.

[Tanga]

Oooh I know! I know! Dollar Tree. They have AMAZING boxes of wildflower seeds for $1. They have sun, shade, bee attractors, etc. We planted them last year and just one box gave us amazing flowers, some of which are still here this year.

I'm assuming your location is WAish, so betting the shade ones would work great!

[Moutaineer]

Garden.org had this article in their newsletter this week:

https://garden.org/learn/articles/view/ ... 2020-02-01

Timely for me--I have a spot by the creek at the new house that I think probably needs to be a wildflower meadow!