The wildflower seeds in our Xeriscape blend are intended for planting in any area where drought is likely during summer. Xeriscaping is landscaping with water conservation in mind, so once they are established, these plants will not require regular watering except for regular rainfall. It’s important to keep them watered during the early part of the season until the seedlings are well established. Here’s a list of our Xeriscape Wildflower Blend ingredients.
| Arroyo Lupine | Lupinus succulentus |
| Blanket Flower | Gaillardia aristata |
| Blue Flax | Linum perenne |
| California Bluebell | Phacelia campanularia |
| California Poppy | Eschscholzia californica |
| Desert Marigold | Baileya multiradiata |
| Greenthread | Thelesperma fillifolium |
| Munro's Globemallow | Sphaeralcea munroana |
| Oregon Sunshine | Eriophyllum lanatatum |
| Pale Evening Primrose | Oenothera pallida |
| Palmer's Penstemon | Penstemon palmeri |
| Prairie Coneflower | Ratibida columnifera |
| Rocky Mountain Pentsemon | Penstemon strictus |
| Tidy-Tips | Layia platyglossa |
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