Wildflower Seeds - Deer Resistant Mix
365 Days to maturity. Deer Resistant Wildflower Seeds Mix. Non-GMO mix of annuals and perennials for zones 4-9. The Deer Resistant wildflower seed mix is a careful selection of 12 flowers and herbs that traditionally deter deer from eating them. Deer will avoid certain plants for any number of reasons, usually due to the coarse texture of the foliage, the scent it produces, or the taste of the plant itself. This scatter-friendly mix is easy to plant and contains beautiful blooms in an array of exciting colors. As these plants grow, mature, and establish themselves, you can rest assured that you’ll have gorgeous, lasting blooms that will be ignored by local fauna. About 5,250 seeds per oz.
🏵️ Wildflower Growing Instructions 🏵️
Growing Non-GMO Deer Resistant Mix Wildflower Flower Seeds
Before planting, prepare the area by removing any previous plants, weeds, or grass. To enable better root development, it can be helpful to rake or lightly till the upper 3 inches of soil before planting. Broadcast the deer-resistant wildflower mix at a rate of 1 oz per 1,000 square feet. Keep in mind this mix contains plants that will spread with time and need full sun for the best bloom display. To ensure good seed-to-soil contact, lightly tamp the seeds into the soil and water. Spring planting is best, although this mix may be planted into the early summer with regular watering as the seedlings become established.
To allow the annuals in the mix to reseed, allow the flowers to fully mature for seed development and dropping before removal in the fall. Waiting until mid to late fall to cut back perennials and remove spent plant matter will allow for a stronger return in the spring.
Deer Resistant Wildflower Mix in the Flower Garden
This mix is formulated to deter deer from turning your flower garden into a snack or complete meal. With an assortment of plants known to deter deer because of their taste, texture, and scent, you can enjoy a beautiful display of blooms from spring through fall. It is best to grow this mix in a full-sun area dedicated to perennials, as several of the flowers included will not fully bloom until the second year.
Landscaping With the Deer Resistant Wildflowers Mix
This mix should be broadcast widely. The height of some flowers in this mix can be deceiving, but the low-growing and wide-spreading flowers will cover more ground than you would think. Give this mix ample space to grow. To deter deer, it’s best to use this mix as a planting border to protect the fruits and flowers that may be growing nearby that are not deer tolerant. If you also grow a vegetable garden, try using this mix as a border to deter those pesky deer from getting into your edible vegetable garden. Without a physical barrier, the deer will likely still access your tasty vegetables, but this mix may slow them down or reduce the number of unwanted visitors you experience.
About Deer Resistant Mix Wildflower Seeds
This mix includes: Cornflower - Bachelors Buttons (Centaurea cyanus), Myosotis (Forget Me Not) (Myosotis sylvatica), Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus), Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas), Cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus), Marigold (Tagetes erecta), Lupine (Lupines polyphyllus), Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Oregano (Origanum vulgare hirtum), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Columbine (Aquilegia x hybrida), and Gaillardia (Gaillardia aristata).
Deer have highly sensitive noses, so they tend to avoid anything with an abundant fragrance. This is why we have carefully selected these florals and even added a fragrant herb to help steer them away. Bitter plants are something they may take a nibble on but ultimately leave behind, which is why we’ve added Nasturtiums to this mix. Texture is also an important component of this mixture. The fuzzy stems of poppies, rudibekia’s tough center, and woody stems of yarrow will also aid in keeping your florals undisturbed.
While mostly a hefty mix of perennials, there are a couple of annuals to help establish plants both in the same year as planting and for ongoing growth.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"While this mix contains an array of blooming florals, it also contains one herb. Both the Oregano and Nasturtium will mound and vine outwards, taking on larger amounts of space when broadcasting. To achieve the most blooms, be sure to sow widely. This mix can cover a vast amount of space in a short period of time, while other flowers will take longer to establish. Leaving ample space is ideal to get the most out of this mix."
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- Hailey Bernal, True Leaf Market Writer |
Deer Resistant Mix Wildflower Seeds Per Package:
- 4 g - Wholesale - Approximately 740 Seeds - Covers ~8 square feet
- 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 21,000 Seeds - Covers ~4000 square feet
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 84,000 Seeds - Covers ~16000 square feet
- 5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 420,000 Seeds - Covers ~64000 square feet -->
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Centaurea cyanus, Myosotis sylvatica, Tropaeolum majus, Papaver rhoeas, Cosmos sulphureus, Tagetes erecta, Lupines polyphyllus, Rudbeckia hirta, Origanum vulgare hirtum, Achillea millefolium, Aquilegia x hybrida, Gaillardia aristata. |
| Deer Resistant Mix Wildflower Colors: | Displays a mix of colors, including blue, orange, yellow, red, pink, purple, and white. |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. A mix of Annuals and Perennials. |
| Days to Maturity: | 365 Days. Some plants will start to come up after 30 days, reaching maturity at 60-90 days. Others won’t mature until the second year. |
| Days to Germination: | 20-30 |
| Seeding Depth: | Broadcast and gently rake into the soil. Lightly tamped into the soil to establish good seed-to-soil contact. |
| Plant Spacing: | Broadcast at a rate of 1 oz per 1,000 feet. It is better to undersow this mix as it will spread over the next few years to fill space. |
| Row Spacing: | |
| Plant Height: | 36-48 inches |
| Growth Habit: | This mix contains flowers and herbs with various growth habits, including upright, bushy, trailing, clumping, and low-growing spreading types. |
| Soil Preference: | Average soil with good drainage. Soil should be moderately moisture-retentive but loose. Wildflowers are adaptable. |
| Temperature Preference: | 65-85 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Plant Width: | 10-24 inches |
| Pests and Diseases: | This mix includes flowers that are known to deter or tolerate deer. Some are also tolerant to drought conditions, heat, and poor soil. Some flowers are also susceptible to aphids, powdery mildew, and root rot. |
| Easy/Hard: | Easy |
| Direct Sow: | Yes, direct sow. |
| Start Indoors: | No |