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planting wildflower seeds in colorado Southwest Wildflower Seed Mix for Hot, Dry Low-Elevation Gardens (AZ, NM, UT, S. CA, S. NV) | Non-GMO, Untreated Pollinator Blend

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planting wildflower seeds in colorado Southwest Wildflower Seed Mix for Hot, Dry Low-Elevation Gardens (AZ, NM, UT, S. CA, S. NV) | Non-GMO, Untreated Pollinator BlendSouthwest Wildflower Seed Mix for Hot, Dry, Low Elevation Gardens Bring rugged, living color to the toughest corners of a Southwest landscape. We formulated this wildflower seed mix for hot, dry, low elevation plantings below 7,000 feet across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Southern California, and Southern Nevada, where long, hot summers ask a lot of a garden. The blend pairs fast annuals with hardy perennials, so you get bold first year blooms and a

🌼 Southwest Wildflower Seed Mix for Hot, Dry, Low-Elevation Gardens

Bring rugged, living color to the toughest corners of a Southwest landscape. We formulated this wildflower seed mix for hot, dry, low-elevation plantings below 7,000 feet across Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Southern California, and Southern Nevada, where long, hot summers ask a lot of a garden. The blend pairs fast annuals with hardy perennials, so you get bold first-year blooms and a stand that returns and deepens season after season. These are quality, US-grown seeds, non-GMO and untreated.

🌸 Expect a tapestry that runs 36 to 48 inches tall: scarlet flax and red corn poppy set against blue cornflower, blue flax, and Texas bluebonnet, with golden coreopsis, black-eyed Susan, and Indian blanket carrying the warm tones. Because the mix includes hard and dormant seed, germination is staggered, which stretches the color from spring well into the warm months. New to sowing a meadow? Our How to Grow Wildflowers from Seed guide walks you through it step by step.

🌻 Backyard beds
Scatter for a natural, meadow-style border that shrugs off heat once established.
🐝 Pollinator habitat
Nectar-rich annuals and perennials draw bees, butterflies, and other pollinators all season.
☀️ Low-water meadows
Built for drought-prone, sun-baked sites that challenge most seed blends.
🍂 Dormant fall seeding
Sow in fall in mild-winter regions and let the seed wake up with spring.

Gardening at higher elevation or back East? Reach for our Mountain Wildflower Mix or our Northeast Wildflower Mix, each tuned to its own region.

🌱 From the Sacred Plant Co Farm. Sacred Plant Co is a soil-first farm. Our own farm in Colorado earned a groundbreaking Haney Soil Health Score of 25.4, a number that surpasses the soil biology measured in pristine forest land. That score is the heart of who we are. We believe healthier soil grows more complex, more resilient plants, and that philosophy is the standard behind everything we grow and everything we carry.

Product Specifications

Detail Specification
Common Name Southwest Wildflower Mix
Botanical Composition Multi-species blend (23 wildflower species)
Format Wildflower seed mix (annuals and perennials)
Available Weights 1/2 oz, 1 oz, 2 oz, 4 oz, 1/2 lb, 1 lb
Mature Height 36 to 48 inches
Recommended Region Low elevations below 7,000 ft in AZ, NM, UT, Southern CA, Southern NV
Grade Non-GMO, untreated
Seed Purity 95 to 99 percent
Germination / Viability 70 to 95 percent
Testing Status Seed purity and germination tested, per lot
Country of Origin USA

Full Seed Mix Composition

  • 15% Baby's Breath, Annual (Gypsophila elegans)
  • 13% Candytuft, Annual (Iberis umbellata)
  • 9% Scarlet Flax (Linum grandiflorum)
  • 9% Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis)
  • 8% Blue Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
  • 8% Blue Flax (Linum perenne)
  • 6% Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)
  • 6% Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
  • 6% Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella)
  • 3% Dwarf Evening Primrose (Oenothera caespitosa)
  • 2% Annual Phlox (Phlox drummondii)
  • 2% Red Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)
  • 2% Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea)
  • 1.5% Spurred Snapdragon (Linaria maroccana)
  • 1.5% Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis)
  • 1.5% Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera)
  • 1.5% Catchfly (Silene armeria)
  • 1% Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria)
  • 1% Sweet Alyssum, Tall White (Lobularia maritima)
  • 1% Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora)
  • 1% Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea)
  • 0.5% Showy Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa)
  • 0.5% Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

🌱 How to Plant

Prepare your site by removing weeds and loosening the soil so seed makes good contact with bare ground. Broadcast the seed evenly, then rake lightly. Cover the seed to about two to three times its thickness, or drill no more than 1/4 inch deep. Keep the soil moist until germination.

Seeding rate

1/4 lb covers 500 to 1,000 sq ft, or 5 lbs covers 10,000 to 20,000 sq ft. For a meadow look with scattered wildflowers, use the lower end. For an average display with good coverage, use the middle of the range. For a lush, almost solid stand, choose the upper end.

Best time to plant: early to late spring once soil reaches 55°F, or as a dormant fall seeding in mild-winter regions.

Safety & Responsible Use

This is a horticultural seed mix for planting and ornamental use, not for human or animal consumption. A few species in the blend, including Texas Bluebonnet (a lupine), can be harmful if eaten, so we suggest keeping the seeds and growing plants out of reach of children, pets, and grazing animals. Wash your hands after sowing, and store unused seed in a cool, dry place away from food.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a qualified professional.

🌼 Our 100% Money-Back Guarantee

Our policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Anytime, for any reason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which regions and elevations is this seed mix made for?

We formulated this blend for hot, dry, low-elevation landscapes below 7,000 feet, including Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Southern California, and Southern Nevada. It is built for the long, hot, dry summers those areas are known for, so the annuals and perennials in the mix settle in and thrive where many other seed blends struggle.

Will these wildflowers bloom the first year?

Yes. We balanced this mix with fast annuals that bring bold color in the first season and hardy perennials that return and fill in over the years that follow. The hard and dormant seeds in the blend germinate on a staggered schedule, which stretches the bloom window and keeps the color coming.

How much seed do I need, and why is the seeding rate such a wide range?

Our general guideline is 1/4 lb per 500 to 1,000 square feet, or 5 lbs per 10,000 to 20,000 square feet. The range is wide because planting goals vary so much, from a small backyard bed to a five-acre meadow. For a natural meadow look with scattered wildflowers, use the lower end of the rate. For an average display with good coverage, use the middle of the range. For a lush, almost solid stand of wildflowers, choose the upper end.

Are these seeds treated or GMO, and what if I am not happy with them?

Every batch is non-GMO and untreated, selected for seed purity of 95 to 99 percent and tested for germination at 70 to 95 percent, so you know exactly what is going in the ground. That same transparency runs through our 100% money-back guarantee. Our policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Anytime, for any reason.

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