{"product_id":"bay-area-wildflower-seed-mix","title":"Peaceful Valley Bay Area Wildflower Seed Mix (1\/4 lb)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePeaceful Valley Bay Area Wildflower Seed Mix (1\/4 lb)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBay Area meadow color with flowers and perennial grass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring the character of a Bay Area meadow to your garden with a five-component blend of wildflowers and purple needlegrass. Annual clarkia and miniature lupine combine with yarrow, blue-eyed grass, and perennial bunchgrass for a planting with varied flowers, foliage, and texture. Use this mix in informal garden beds and meadow-style plantings where seedlings have room to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBay Area Mix includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarrow – Edgewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuby chalice clarkia – Edgewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiniature lupine – Coyote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple needlegrass – Arastradero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue-eyed grass – Jasper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the pink blooms of ruby chalice clarkia, blue-and-white miniature lupine, and blue-violet blue-eyed grass. Bloom timing varies with species, rainfall, and location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering components provide resources for bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepare a weed-free seedbed with drainage; avoid areas that remain waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive-component wildflower and grass blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines annual flowers with perennial plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes purple needlegrass for meadow texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for informal, meadow-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 lb (4 oz) of seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Francisco Bay Area\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual and perennial mix\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny, open sites; suitability varies with local heat and moisture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall with seasonal rains in mild-winter California\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily spring into early summer, depending on the component and conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed flowering plants and clumping bunchgrass\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture for germination and establishment; established needs vary by species\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Unit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 lb (4 oz)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e SWF750\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e In California's mild-winter areas, sow in fall near the start of seasonal rains. Prepare an open seedbed by removing weeds and competing grasses. Scatter seed evenly onto prepared soil, press into contact with the surface, and cover only lightly; avoid burying small wildflower seeds deeply. Follow any blend-specific instructions on the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the seedbed moist during germination and early establishment, supplementing rainfall during dry spells. Adjust watering to soil drainage and weather. Established plants have different moisture needs, so do not assume the entire planting will stay green without summer water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove weeds while seedlings establish. Allow annual flowers to mature seed if natural reseeding is desired. Annuals finish their life cycle after flowering and seed production; perennial plants and bunchgrasses provide longer-lived structure. Flowering and establishment vary by species and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUseful Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mixed meadow planting, not a uniform turf lawn. Blue-eyed grass is a flowering member of the iris family; purple needlegrass is the true grass in this blend. Individual species emerge and flower at different times, and the appearance of the planting changes with the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fall-sown-seeds\" title=\"Browse fall-sown flower seeds\"\u003efall-sown seeds\u003c\/a\u003e for seasonal garden planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals \u0026 Perennials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44471045029947,"sku":"SWF750","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/swf750-bay-area-meadow-garden-illustration.png?v=1792617504","url":"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/products\/bay-area-wildflower-seed-mix","provider":"Annie's Annuals \u0026 Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}