Beneficial Insect Attractant Mix Flower Seed

Product ID:1832.111832

Quick Facts

Latin Name

varies

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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Varies

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Mix of Perennials and Annuals

Product Features

Product Features

Attracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Variety attracts and supports pollinators and/or insects that prey on garden pests.
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Attracts Beneficial Insects

Beneficial Insect Attractant Mix Flower Seed

Product ID:1832.111832

Attract beneficial insects.

Perennial and annual varieties that attract a wide array of beneficial insects, including lacewings, lady bugs, hover flies, syrphid flies, and parasitic wasps, which help to destroy harmful insects such as aphids, thrips, and mites. Mix contains:

  • Alyssum saxatile - Basket of Gold (A)
  • Ammi majus - False Queen Anne's Lace (A)
  • Anethum graveolens - Dill (A)
  • Cheiranthus allionii - Siberian Wallflower (P)
  • Chrysanthemum paludosum - Creeping Daisy (P)
  • Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis (P)
  • Coriandrum sativum - Cilantro (A)
  • Cosmos bipinnatus - Dwarf Cosmos (A)
  • Dalea purpurea - Purple Prairie Clover (P)
  • Eschscholzia californica - California Poppy (A)
  • Foeniculum vulgare - Leaf Fennel (A)
  • Gilia capitata - Globe Gilia (A)
  • Iberis umbellata - Candytuft (A)
  • Liatris spicata - Blazing Star (P)
  • Leucanthemum X superbum - Shasta Daisy (P)
  • Lobularia maritima - Sweet Alyssum (A)
  • Monarda fistulosa - Bergamot (P)
  • Nemophila menziesii - Baby Blue-Eyes (A)
  • Rudbeckia hirta - Black-Eyed Susan (P)
    • (Varieties are subject to change depending upon availability.)

    Specs:

    • Plant Height: 4–48"
    • Packet: 500 seeds
    • Avg. 9,600 seeds/oz

Caution:
This mix contains Ammi majus, commonly known as False Queen Anne's Lace. The milky sap of this plant may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Exercise caution when harvesting. The purchaser assumes all liability relating to the use of this product.

Quick Facts

Latin Name

varies

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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Varies

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

Close

Mix of Perennials and Annuals

Product Features

Product Features

Attracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Variety attracts and supports pollinators and/or insects that prey on garden pests.
Close

Attracts Beneficial Insects

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

10-28 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C)

SOWING:

Direct seed (recommended) - Prepare weed-free field or bed area. Broadcast mixture evenly over area. Lightly rake seed and gently tamp into soil to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Seed should be no deeper than 1/8". Keep area moist to aid germination. Planting Times: Plant in late spring, early summer, or late fall. For fall sowing, wait until the soil temperature is too cool to allow seed germination (below 40ºF/4.4ºC).

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

4-48" Plant heights vary depending on species.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Average, well-drained soil.

USES:

Natural plantings for beds and field areas.

SEEDING RATES:

A packet (approximately 500 seeds) sows a 75-100' row or 5-10 square feet; 7 oz. sows 1000 square feet.; 9-18 lb./acre. Use the higher rate for maximum color and when adequate soil preparation and weed control are not possible.

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