Did you know pollinators help us by pollinating a third or more of the food we eat? Precious Pollinators mix provides food and nectar to a wide range of pollinators, including insects, butterflies, and moths. Colorful mix with varying heights and bloom times of annual and perennial flowers and herbs, many of which are native to North America. This mix covers approximately 25 sq. ft.
Mix includes (see diagram):
- Smooth Aster
- Borage
- Cosmos
- Dill
- Lance-leaved Coreopsis
- Lemon Bee Balm
- Naughty Marietta marigold
- Milkweed
- Phacelia
- Purple Coneflower
- Red Clover
- Scarlet Sage
- Sunflower, Queen mix
- California Giant Zinnia
Hardiness: ANNUALS: Most annuals bloom from late spring to first fall frost. BIENNIALS/PERENNIALS: Most biennials and perennials will develop foliage the first season, and bloom the following seasons.
Plant Dimensions: 1'–6' tall
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. You can also sow half the seed 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date (hoping the last frost is earlier than usual) and sow the second half a week or two after your average last frost date (just to be safe). Mild Climates: Fall through early spring.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 7–12 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: Scatter about 20 seeds per sq. ft. and rake in
Thinning: As needed
Flower Mix - Precious Pollinators
