Description
New Mexico Wildflower Mix
This is a colorful and hardy mixture of annuals, perennials, native and introduced wildflowers known to grow well in New Mexico. The annuals will bloom the first year as the perennials become established. Over-seeding with a mixture of all annuals in the following years will continue the flush of color that the annuals provide.
In temperate climates, plant New Mexico Wildflower Mix in the fall when the soils have cooled and there is more moisture. In northern areas, plant in the early spring. Lightly rake in and cover with a thin layer of good soil or mulch to aid with water retention, no deeper than 1/8 – 1/4th inch. If irrigation is possible, soak the area once and keep moist until germination. In dry climates or in drought, up to 1/2 inch of irrigation per week may be required after germination until plants become well established.
Species:
Colorado Aster, Goldfields, Arroyo Lupine, Desert Lupine, Desert Marigold, California Poppy, Alyssum, Baby Blue Eyes, Baby’s Breath, Bachelor Button, Black-Eyed Susan, Candytuft, Catchfly, Columbine, Purple Coneflower, Yellow Coneflower, Coreopsis, Cosmos, African Daisy, Shasta Daisy, Blue Flax, Scarlet Flax, Mountain Garland, Gaillardia, Larkspur, Perennial Lupine, Mexican Hat, Rocky Mtn. Penstemon, Corn Poppy, Sweet William Pinks, Wallflower
Recommended Seeding Rates
(from lush to moderate coverage)
1 oz. 100 -150 sq ft.
4 oz. 375 – 500 sq ft.
8 oz. 750 – 1000 sq ft.
1 lb. 1,500 – 2,000 sq ft.
5 lb. 7,500 – 10,000 sq ft.
10 lb 15,000 – 25,000 sq ft.
25 lb. 1-2 acres (1 acre = 43,560 sq ft.)
