The wild one grows to only about 2 ft. And the wide-open, petunia-like flowers range from pink to purple. A must for wild gardens. Beautiful blooms in early summer. Maculatum is the much-loved true "wild geranium" of No. America.
Is It Storable?: Yes- You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.
Golden petals surround a green cone, creating a beautiful statement that also attracts winged wildlife. Also known as Cutleaf Coneflower, this cheerful wildflower grows to be about 7 feet tall and makes a grand statement in the late season garden.
The flowers are typical of legumes, and may remind you of wild sweet peas. Desmondium canadense is great for shady, moist wild gardens. Lovely foliage and flowers.
This annual Ice Plant mixture is the perfect choice! Vibrant colors of orange, pink, purple, red and yellow liven up the summer garden and this succulent is easy to grow, needing full sun and well-draining soil.
Also known as Annual Buttercup or Cursed Crowfoot, this wildflower prefers moist soils and illuminates the shady garden with glowing yellow petals and bright green sepals.
Soil Type: Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Moist/Wet Soil
Native To: Midwestern United States
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Prairie Smoke's pink, bell-shaped blooms create a unique show in the late spring to early summer. We recommend giving the plants some space and not overcrowding it in a bed with taller perennials.
Ideal Region: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West
The perfect, dramatic backdrop in your shade garden. Reaching heights of 3-6', blue-violet blooms create a grand statement in the late summer garden or meadow.
✓ Native
✓ Easy to Grow
Seeds Per Packet: 200
Soil Type: Clay Soil, Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil
Botanical Name: Campanula americana or Campanulastrum americanum
This native plant plays a vital role in nature – It acts as a host plant for several butterfly variety's larvae and its nectar attracts winged wildlife. Turtlehead is an easy-to-grow beauty that boasts dense spikes of pure white flowers on richly-green...
✓ Deer Resistant
✓ Multiplies / Naturalizes
✓ Cut Flowers
✓ Native
Botanical Name: Chelone glabra
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
A tough perennial that is easy to grow, Pearly Everlasting blooms from early summer through the fall. Painted Lady Butterflies love this native wildflower's gorgeous white blooms and the flowers are also commonly used in dried flower arrangements.
Kankakee Mallow is a rare and native wildflower, found only along the Kankakee River in Illinois. This is a must-have for the native wildflower gardener! The elegant, white/pink blooms last up to two months in the summer and are slightly fragrant.
Ideal Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West
Zones: 5, 6
Common Name: Kankakee Mallow
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist/Wet, Well Draining
Coverage: covers 20-30 square feet
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
An upright, shrubby variety, this native wildflower offers up bright yellow blooms in July to August, attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to the garden or meadow. Growing to be about 5', plant Wild Senna in the back border of a garden or wildflower...
✓ Native
✓ Full Sun
Ideal Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West
Also known as White Sagebrush, this variety thrives in full sun to part shade and is extremely easy to grow. All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow.
Zinnia, Sunflowers, Swamp Milkweed, Rue and Showy Goldenrod provide blooms year after year. This easy-to-grow collection provides a source of nectar-rich blooms and host plants for this butterfly species.
✓ Easy to Grow
✓ Full Sun
Is It Storable?: Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.
A similar, but shorter species occurs farther south and is called "Southern Blue Flag." As with all irises, growing them from seed is not difficult, but may take some time. This treasured iris is not invasive in watery areas like its cousin, "Yellow Flag,"...
You see Joe Pye Weed over most of the east in roadside ditches, since it seeks sunny wet spots. Eupatorium fistulosum is a tall hardy flower of early fall. It usually blooms with the goldenrods.
Wild Petunias drop their seed and spread quickly, returning year after year. Lovely, lavender blooms are funnel-shaped and bring colorful elegance to the summer garden.
✓ Native
✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
Flower Color: Purple
Mature Plant Size: 12-24" tall
Is It Storable?: Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.
False Aster is a prolific bloomer, providing hundreds of small, white blooms on each plant from late summer until frost. We recommend planting this native beauty with Goldenrod, Aster or Joe-Pye Weed for a colorful late-season finale in your garden.
Coverage: covers 20-30 square feet
Native To: East of the Rocky Mountains.
Neonicotinoid-Free: Yes
Ideal Region: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West
Per 1,000 sq.ft. For smaller areas use 8 oz. Nothing brightens up a room like a vase of fresh flowers. Mix contains both annuals and perennials to provide cut flowers for many years to come.
This perennial prefers well-draining soil and is drought tolerant once established. Golden, daisy-like blooms illuminate the early summer garden and unlike other Gazania, Colorado Gold is cold hardy.
SPECIAL TREATMENT: Soak seeds for 48 hours prior to planting. Keep moist for 4-6 weeks to ensure the best germination. Gently rake over the area covering to a depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch or 2-3 times the seed diameter.
Thoroughly mix your seeds with 1 cup of sand. Hand scatter this mixture onto bare ground. Its large flowers and high nectar content make it a favorite of native bumble bees. Seed: Sept – May Bloom Height: 5 – 10″ Sun: Full Sun 150 Seeds / Covers...
Not the famous spice! The flowers are curious, nodding under the leaves with three deep red triangular petals. Wild Ginger's large heart-shaped leaves create a low, solid, dark green carpet on the forest floor.
We think this is one of the most beautiful Penstemons in the entire Penstemon genus! (Perennial) Bumblebees particularly enjoy the nectar of the Large-flowered Beardtongue. It will truly grow almost anywhere! Add this native perennial to your perennial...
✓ Native
✓ Neonicotinoid-Free
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Soil Moisture: Dry, Average, Well Draining
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
This plant is said to get its name from the white hairs that cover the entire plant, giving the appearance of white lead. Lead Plant grows to be about 36” tall and can be planted in any wildflower garden, prairie or meadow.
Thoroughly mix your seeds with 1 cup of sand. Hand scatter this mixture onto bare ground. It is shade tolerant and easy to grow. Seed: Sept – May Bloom Height: 4 – 10″ Sun: Full Sun, some shade 600 Seeds / Covers 10 sq ft PLANTING DIRECTIONS: The...
