Shade Mix Flower Seed

Product ID:1739.111739

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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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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

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Shade Mix Flower Seed

Product ID:1739.111739

Brighten shaded areas with this colorful mix.

Best for woodland edges and softly shaded areas. Mix contains:

  • Aquilegia caerulea - Columbine, Giant (P)
  • Aquilegia vulgaris - Columbine (P)
  • Campanula carpatica - Tussock Bellflower (P)
  • Leucanthemum X superbum - Shasta Daisy (P)
  • Clarkia unguiculata - Clarkia (A)
  • Collinsia heterophylla - Chinese Houses (A)
  • Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis (P)
  • Cynoglossum amabile - Chinese Forget-Me-Not (A)
  • Consolida ambigua - Larkspur, Rocket (A)
  • Dianthus barbatus - Sweet William (TP)
  • Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower (P)
  • Gypsophila elegans - Baby's Breath (A)
  • Iberis umbellat - Candytuft (A)
  • Linaria maroccana - Spurred Snapdragon (A)
  • Myosotis sylvatica - Forget-Me-Not (B)
  • Nemophila menziesii - Baby Blue-Eyes (A)
  • Papaver rhoeas - Corn Poppy (A)
  • Viola cornuta - Pansy, Horned Violet (P)
    • (Varieties are subject to change depending upon availability).

    Specs:

    • Plant Height: 6–36"
    • Packet: 650 seeds
    • Avg. 40,500 seeds/oz

Quick Facts

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

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:

Part Shade.

PLANT HEIGHT:

6-36" Plant heights vary depending on species.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Average, well-drained soil.

USES:

Part shade.

SEEDING RATES:

A packet (approximately 650 seeds) sows a 75-100' row or 5-10 square feet; 1/4 lb. sows 1000 square feet.; 5-10 lb./acre. Use the higher rate for maximum color and when adequate soil preparation and weed control are not possible.

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