About Wildflower & Meadowscaping Mixes

Wildflower and meadowscaping mixes are an easy way to add a burst of color and life to your garden, field, or unused lawn areas. Featuring a range of popular and pollinator-friendly flowers, these mixes give you a little bit of everything—so there’s always something in bloom throughout the season.

From early spring blossoms to late-season color, a well-planted meadow becomes a constantly changing display that supports bees, butterflies, and other beneficial wildlife.

When to Plant Wildflowers

Spring planting:

• Plant within about a month after your final frost date.
• Avoid sowing too early—if seeds are planted before a late hard frost, many may be lost and need reseeding.

Fall (dormant) planting:

• Plant after the first killing frost when you are confident seeds will not germinate until spring.
• Fall planting gives seeds time to settle into the soil and often results in a jump-start of blooms the following spring.

Where to Plant Wildflowers

Most wildflowers are sun-lovers and perform best in full sun, but some can tolerate light or filtered shade. Wildflowers are generally adaptable and will sprout in all but the harshest conditions.

• Choose areas that receive at least 6 hours of direct sun per day for best results.
• Rich, heavily fertilized lawns are not necessary—wildflowers often prefer lean, unimproved soils.
• Avoid areas with standing water or extreme compaction whenever possible.

How to Plant Wildflower & Meadowscaping Seed

1. Clear and prepare the site:

• Remove existing grass, weeds, and vegetation so wildflower seed can reach bare soil.
• Loosen the top layer of soil where possible—this improves seed-to-soil contact and germination.
• Don’t worry if some weed seeds are stirred up in the process; a few weeds appearing alongside your wildflowers is normal and expected.

2. Mix seed with sand for even coverage:

• Combine seed with clean, dry sand at a ratio of about 5 parts sand to 1 part seed.
• The sand helps spread seeds more evenly and makes it easy to see which areas have already been seeded.

3. Broadcast the seed:

• For small areas, hand-broadcast the seed/sand mix in a sweeping motion.
• For larger areas, use a broadcast or seed spreader for more even coverage.

4. Compress the seed into the soil:

• After seeding, lightly compress the seed into the soil to a depth of about ½ inch or less—this protects seed from birds and wind.
• Use a lawn roller, the back of a rake, or simply walk over the area with flat-soled shoes to firm the seedbed.

Caring for Wildflowers

Wildflowers are generally low-maintenance, but a little care in the first season will keep your meadow looking its best.

• Weeding: Remove aggressive weeds so wildflowers aren’t crowded out and have access to light and nutrients.
• Watering: Water during dry spells, especially in the first growing season, to help plants establish.
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms if you’d like to encourage more flowers and a tidier appearance, or allow them to go to seed for natural reseeding.

Over time, your wildflower mix will shift and settle into the species that are best adapted to your site and climate.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about preparing your site, choosing mixes, or troubleshooting an existing planting, we’re here to help.

• Email: hello@earthwiseseed.com
• Phone: 1-833-GRN-SEED (833-476-7333)
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Using Seed-Tac with Wildflowers

Seed-Tac can be used on most substrates to help keep new wildflower seed in place and boost germination time and success. It’s especially helpful for:

• Sloped or erosion-prone areas
• Loose, sandy soils
• Sites exposed to wind or heavy rain