The Bees Knees - Pollinator Wildflower Seed Mix 18 Species of Wildflower Seeds
- 100% Pure Seed, No Fillers, Low Maintenance
- Delightful assortment of colors, bestseller and great as a pollinator attractor
- Prefers full sun exposure; Suitable for ALL USDA Zones
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
|---|---|
| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
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Fast Facts
Name: The Bees Knees - Pollinator Wildflower Seed Mix Number of Species: 18 Mix Contents: Siberian Wallflower, Cosmos Sensation Mix, Lance Leaf Coreopsis, California Poppy Orange, Lemon Queen Sunflower, Purple Coneflower, Baby Blue Eyes, Evening Primrose, Perennial Lupine, Red Corn Poppy, Purple Phacelia, New England Aster, Blanket Flower, Gayfeather/Blazing Star, Sweet Alyssum, Bee Balm, Yellow Prairie Coneflower, Crimson Clover
Life Cycle: 50% Annual, 50% Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring, Fall Features: Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain Color: Mixed Blooms: Summer, Fall Plant Height: 25+ inches Planting Depth: 1/2 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Pound: Approx. 375, 000+ Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Plant The Bees Knees Mix
When to Plant Wildflowers
For Spring planting, it is best carried out within a month or so after the final frost of the winter season. It is important to not plant too early; if seeds are installed prior to a late-season frost, they will be lost for the season and will need to be are-seeded.
For Fall planting, make sure you plant the seeds after the first killing frost to eliminate any chance of germination. Planting in the Fall gives you a jump start on Spring blooms
Where to Plant Wildflowers
Though many wildflowers do tolerate some filtered shade, and a few actually thrive in it. The vast majority are definitely sun-lovers. Wildflowers will generally sprout in all but the most difficult conditions. This means that pampering your site with fertilizer or rich sod is not usually necessary.
How to Plant Wildflowers
Clear the area and work the soil as best you can before planting your seeds. Don't panic when some weeds sprout along with the flowers, this will happen when the soil is worked.
We recommend mixing your seeds with sand - 5 parts sand to 1 part seeds. This allows for a more even distribution and also provides a convenient way to mark which portions of the site have been seeded and which have not. For a smaller area, you can hand-broadcast the seeds. For larger areas, we recommend a seed spreader to create a better cast of the seeds.
After the seeds have been sown, lightly compress the seeds into the soil about 1/2" to protect from birds and wind.
How to Care for Wildflowers
Although Wildflowers are pretty easy to take care of, there are some steps to keep it looking beautiful. Regularly weed to ensure your wildflowers are getting the nutrients they need. Water your plants during dry spells. Deadhead blooms that are spend to encourage new growth.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage 1/4 Pound Package 250-500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack 500-1,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack 5,000-10,000 Sq. Ft 10 Pound Sack 10,000-20,000 Sq. Ft 25 Pound Sack 25,000-50,000 Sq. Ft 50 Pound Sack 50,000-100,000 Sq. Ft -
Mix Contents
xMix Contents
Common Name
Botanical Name
Annual / Perennial
Cheiranthus allioni
Perennial/Biennial
Cosmos bipinnatus
Annual
Coreposis lanceolata
Perennial
Eschscholzia californica
Perernnial/Annual
Helianthus annuus
Annual
Echinacea purpurea
Perennial
Nemophila menziesii
Annual
Oenothera lamarckiana
Annual
Lupinus perennis
Perennial
Papaver rhoeas
Annual
Purple Phacelia
Phacelia tanacetifolia
Annual
Aster novae angliae
Perennial
Perennial Gaillardia
Gaillardia aristata
Perennial
Liatris spicata
Perennial
Lobularia maritima
Perennial
Monarda fistulosa
Perennial
Yellow Prairie Coneflower
Ratibida columnifera
Perennial
Crimson Clover
Trifolium incarnatum
Annual
Product Reviews
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Beautiful... just beautiful!
I purchased several pounds in spring 2019 to plant in one of our pastures. Proper soil prep mixed with some timely rain produced super germination and seedling quickly. I was very happy with the assortment of flowers that continued blooming the entire summer. The majority of the flowers were over 3 feet and were really sturdy and held up well to summer storms
Best part was that I scored major points w the Mrs!!!
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Worth every penny
This mix we purchased was just planted this spring, came up very well and fast. It's being visited daily by birds, bees and butterflies just as it was intended. I will definitely order more of this!
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Very happy with the variety!
I roughed up some sloped areas in my vegie garden, sewed the seeds, and drug the rake back over to partially cover the seed, I planted just before a spring rain, and I do have drip spray head which irrigate them now. I had great germination, with lots of variety from cosmos to alyssum, sunflower and others. We have a bee hive and I wanted to provide flowers for the bees.
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Great Seeds
seeds came in quick planted a few weeks ago everything seems to be coming up nicely
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Growing great!!
Seeds sprouted in about a week and are growing vigorously. Hopefully I will have some nice blooms for my bees to snack on.
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Seed Mix Bees Knees
I purchased 2 lbs. of seeds and planted them at the end of April and now I have a meadow of seedling coming up. I'm very happy. I will keep you informed as the year progresses. thanks
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Save the bees and butterflies plant milkweed
Seedlings just starting. Waiting to them to bloom.
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