flower seeds for bees Wildflower Seed Mix for Bees and Pollinators — Specialty Food SourceWildflower Seed Mix for Bees and Pollinators This is not your average seed mix. This is a blend specifically designed for honeybees that will bloom for a long time and includes an incredible blend of viable seeds. No filler here. So if you are planting for bees, go no further. Help bees and pollinators thrive with a custom flower seed mix. This high quality mix is specially crafted for Northern and Southern States, featuring a blend of 3 native grass

Wildflower Seed Mix for Bees and Pollinators 

This is not your average seed mix. This is a blend specifically designed for honeybees that will bloom for a long time and includes an incredible blend of viable seeds. No filler here. So if you are planting for bees, go no further. 

Help bees and pollinators thrive with a custom flower seed mix. This high-quality mix is specially crafted for Northern and Southern States, featuring a blend of 3 native grass species, 17 native wildflower species, and 2 introduced forb species, adapting to local ecosystem conditions and the availability of certain species. 

It supports important pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. Additionally, it highlights the importance of honey bee populations and helps support them.

Perfect for dry to medium soil moisture, it ensures year-round blooms and provides essential forage for pollinators. Watch your garden transform into a vibrant, pollinator-friendly haven that benefits the environment and delights with changing colors through the seasons.

Key Features and Benefits 

• Diverse Species Mix: Includes 3 native grasses, 17 wildflowers, and 2 forbs; ensures a variety of blooms throughout the year, providing a mix of nectar and pollen. 

• Full Sun: Optimized for total sun exposure; perfect for sunny spots in your garden or landscape.

• Adaptable Soil Moisture: Suitable for dry to medium moisture soils; flexible for different site conditions.

• Year-Round Blooms: Provides continuous forage for pollinators; enjoy flowers from spring through fall.

• Essential Nectar and Pollen: Supplies vital nectar and pollen for various pollinators, including bees and butterflies, supporting their populations throughout the year.

• Calculated Seeding Rate: 7.50-10.90 PLS (Pure Live Seed) lbs/acre; ensures optimal establishment and growth.

Usage Instructions 

To get the best results, sow the wildflower seed mix in the early spring or the fall. Prepare the soil by removing weeds and lightly tilling the surface. Sow the seeds evenly and gently rake them into the soil or gently walk on them to press them down. Water thoroughly and keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate.

One great tip for broadcasting the seed is to mix some sand with it so you can see where you have tossed the seat and where you have not. Fall is the best time of the year to plant, as the seeds will go through a cold period, which is required for germination. You can plant in the spring, but some seeds will not sprout until the following spring. 

For best results, sow in early spring or fall. This mix thrives in full sun and dry to medium moisture soils.

Detailed Description 

The wildflower mix is a premium blend that supports bees and other pollinators. This mix is part of scientifically formulated blends designed to support pollinator populations. It includes carefully calculating species selection, factoring in seeds per pound, and establishing parameters. It features three native grass species, 17 native wildflower species, and 2 introduced forb species.

These species are chosen for their ability to thrive in dry to medium soil moisture and full sun conditions, ensuring a colorful and varied display throughout the growing season. This mix also supports wildlife by creating habitats for various species.

These high-quality seeds are free from fillers, ensuring every ounce is packed with viable seeds ready to grow. This mix is perfect for creating a sustainable pollinator habitat. You don't pay for empty seeds, dead seeds, leaves, stems, dirt, weed seeds, or any other contaminants that others might include in bulk weight pricing. With PLS weight, you only pay for viable seed, which can make a significant difference.

Additional Info 

• Coverage:
  Packet - contains approximately .1 oz and covers 25-30 square feet
  Pouch - contains approximately 4.75 oz and covers 1,125 square feet

• Care instructions: Water regularly until established; minimal maintenance is required.

• Recommended coverage: 7.50 - 10.90 PLS (Pure Live Seed)  lbs/acre

The seed mix composition includes a variety of species: PLS (Pure Living Seed)

• Lance Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) - 0.656 PLS Oz., Height: 1' - 2', Bloom: Spring, Color: Yellow
• Ladino Clover (Trifolium repens) - 0.203 PLS Oz., Height: 0.5' - 1', Bloom: Spring, Color: White
• Smooth Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) - 0.160 PLS Oz., Height: 2' - 4', Bloom: Spring, Color: White
• Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) - 0.760 PLS Oz., Height: 1' - 3', Bloom: Spring/Summer, Color: Pink
• Blackeyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) - 0.571 PLS Oz., Height: 2' - 3', Bloom: Spring/Summer, Color: Yellow
• Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) - 1.083 PLS Oz., Height: 1' - 2', Bloom: Spring/Summer, Color: White
• Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) - 0.606 PLS Oz., Height: 2' - 3', Bloom: Spring/Summer, Color: Orange
• Lupine (Lupinus perennis) - 0.942 PLS Oz., Height: 1' - 2', Bloom: Summer, Color: Blue
• Partridge Pea (Cassia fasciculata) - 1.251 PLS Oz., Height: 2' - 4', Bloom: Summer, Color: Yellow
• White Prairie Clover (Dalea candida) - 0.556 PLS Oz., Height: 1' - 2', Bloom: Summer, Color: White
• Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) - 1.263 PLS Oz., Height: 2' - 4', Bloom: Summer, Color: Purple
• False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) - 1.267 PLS Oz., Height: 3' - 6', Bloom: Summer, Color: Yellow
• Spiked Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) - 1.226 PLS Oz., Height: 2' - 4', Bloom: Summer, Color: Pink
• Greyheaded Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) - 0.321 PLS Oz., Height: 3' - 5', Bloom: Summer, Color: Yellow
• Rigid Goldenrod (Solidago rigida) - 0.198 PLS Oz., Height: 3' - 5', Bloom: Summer/Fall, Color: Yellow
• Iron Weed (Vernonia altissima) - 0.451 PLS Oz., Height: 5' - 8', Bloom: Summer/Fall, Color: Purple
• Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) - 0.688 PLS Oz., Height: 3' - 10', Bloom: Summer/Fall, Color: Yellow
• White Wingstem (Verbesina virginica) - 0.556 PLS Oz., Height: 3' - 6', Bloom: Fall, Color: White
• New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae) - 0.243 PLS Oz., Height: 3' - 6', Bloom: Fall, Color: Purple
• Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) - 0.650 PLS Oz.
• Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans) - 0.950 PLS Oz.
• Virginia Wild Rye (Elymus virginicus) - 1.399 PLS Oz.