Peaceful Valley Sierra Foothills Wildflower Seed Mix (1/4 lb)
Bring foothill character to your garden with wildflowers and bunchgrass.
Create an informal foothill-style planting with a five-component blend of arroyo lupine, purple needlegrass, evening primrose, gumplant, and maiden clover. This mix combines flowering plants with the texture of a perennial bunchgrass, making it an option for meadow-style beds and open garden areas. Its annual flowers and longer-lived grass contribute different forms and seasonal interest as the planting develops.
Sierra Foothills Mix includes:
- Arroyo lupine – Llano Seco
- Purple needlegrass – Llano Seco
- Evening primrose – Dos Rios
- Gumplant – Oroville
- Maiden clover – Vina Plains
Flowers: Arroyo lupine contributes upright spring flower spikes. The mix's flowering sequence depends on the other components, sowing time, rainfall, and site conditions.
Attracts: Flowering components provide resources for bees and other pollinating insects.
Soil: Establish in prepared soil with good seed-to-soil contact and minimal weed competition; avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Features
- Five-component wildflower and grass blend
- Includes annual arroyo lupine and maiden clover
- Perennial purple needlegrass adds meadow texture
- Suitable for informal, meadow-style gardens
- 1/4 lb (4 oz) of seed
Characteristics
Regional focus: California's Sierra foothills
Life cycle: Mixed planting including annual flowers and perennial bunchgrass
Sun/Shade Requirements: Sunny, open sites
Plant In: Fall with seasonal rains in mild-winter California; adjust timing for elevation and local winter conditions
Bloom Season: Varies by component and growing conditions; arroyo lupine provides spring bloom
Growth Habit: Mixed flowering plants and clumping bunchgrass
Water Needs: Consistent moisture for germination and establishment; established needs vary by species
Seed Unit Size: 1/4 lb (4 oz)
Item Number: SWF751
Planting & Care
Planting: 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.
Watering: 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.
Ongoing care: 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.
Useful Information
This blend is intended for a varied meadow-style planting, not a uniform turf lawn. Foothill conditions differ substantially with elevation, exposure, soil, and rainfall. Choose the sowing window for your own site and allow time for the different components to establish.
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