Wildflower Gardening 2010

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1 Wildflower Gardening 2010 Indulge YourWild Side! Vermont Wildflower Farm Catalog

2 R Our Exclusive Regional Mixtures contain blends of annuals and perennials for maximum boom. We only sell 100% pure, fresh wildflower seeds. No fillers or grasses. All mixes are designed to have early, mid and late season bloom so your garden blooms throughout the season. Annuals for first year color, perennials for second and successive years. ORTHEAST MIX FOR: CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT, WV This famous mix is a staple of wildflower gardeners in the Northeast. Literally annual color right from the beginning, and a selection of hardy perennials that increase over the years. Contains 26 wildflowers, 13 annuals plus 13 biennials and perennials. IDWEST MIX FOR: IL,IN,IA,KS,KY,MI,MN,MO,NE,OH,WI This premium mixture features native prairie wildflowers and has been used for over 25 years like the Northeast Mix. Contains 27 wildflowers, 13 annuals for first year color, 14 perennials for second and successive years bloom. OUTHEAST MIX FOR: AL,AR,DC,FL,GA,LA,MS,NC,SC,TN,VA, East TX A premium blend of southern favorites. Geared to the varied soils and long growing season in the south, this mix is a proven success for the hotter climates. Contains 27 wildflowers, 13 annuals for first year color, 14 perennials for second and uccessive years bloom. OUTHWEST MIX FOR: AZ, So. CA, NM, So. NV, West TX, OK This mixture is specially blended to handle the variable climates of the Southwest, from long droughts to soaking rains. Results are particularly colorful featuring Cosmos, Lupine and Red Poppy, plus perennials including Purple Coneflower and Gloriosa Daisy. This mixture contains 27 wildflowers, 20 annuals for first-year color, plus 7 perennials or biennials for second and successive years bloom. ESTERN MIX FOR: CO,UT,MT,ID,WY,NV,ND,SD,East. OR, WA A special blend of wildflowers that can handle the mountainous west s variable climate, rainfall and altitude have made this mixture a favorite. A grand total of 27 species makes the mix successful in almost any microclimate. Includes 27 wildflowers, 17 annuals for first-year color, plus 10 hardy perennials for second and successive years bloom. ACIFIC NORTHWEST MIX FOR: No. CA, Western OR and WA Blended to take advantage of the wet coastal climate of this region. Many of the Pacific coast natives are included such as chinese houses, farewell-to-spring, and California poppy. Plant almost anytime along the coast; at higher elevations, after spring frost. This mixture contains 29 wildflowers, 16 annuals for firstyear color, plus 13 perennials or biennials for second and successive years' bloom. REGIONAL MIXTURE PRICING:

3 This famous mixture is the one that makes most customers and clients, literally, "go wild." This rich mix of 22 spectacular annual wildflowers gives any planting a "look-at-me" blast of color. From early bloom of Baby's Breath, Cornflower, and Poppies --right into the spectacle of large flowered Cosmos up until the end of your growing season. This mix is a blend of 19 sturdy wild perennials from Daisies, Black-eyed Susan s, and Lupines to Sunflower, Mexican Hat, and of course, Purple Coneflower. It s a mix for the serious wildflower gardener who doesn't mind waiting a year for bloom but who really wants to invest in a permanent planting that should increase in color year after year. Proven in areas that receive less than 6 hours of sun. Contains 27 shade tolerant species including Foxglove, Wallflower, Cornflower, Poppies etc. This mix is great for use up against a fence or building, or near trees where sunlight is diminished. Mix of annuals and perennials. (Filtered sunlight or 1-4 hours of direct sun per day. Will not prosper in dense shade.) This proven mixture offers full flower color and a great spread of species for places with little rainfall, or those areas that are difficult to water. Like any seed, this drought-tolerant mix requires moisture to sprout, but is quite self-sufficient once growth begins. Mix of 23 annuals and perennials. For colorful displays that stay short mostly knee-high or below, this mixture of self-sowing annuals is hard to beat. Often used as edging or in front of a wall or taller plantings. It s also a great way to boost color in already established perennial gardens and bulb beds. 14 low growing annuals. Great perennial mix that stays shorter than traditional mixes, approx. 2-3 ft. in height. Used for strips, driveways, borders, closer to your home, and in front of taller wildflower plantings. Commonly mixed with our Annual Low Grow. 17 perennial low growing wildflowers. The perfect mix where you don t want lots of height! This mix has 22 wildflowers that deer do not normally like to eat. Helps keep your garden in tact. Annuals and perennials. This is a specially designed mixture of 16+ easy-togrow wildflowers that butterflies and hummingbirds love. The mix mostly wild annuals and a few perennials that hummers and butterflies love, so bloom will begin just 3 to 4 weeks after sprouting.

4 We ve taken the standard Northeast mix and added treats such as late blooming perennials, natives and rare species that the standard Northeast mix does not have. Treats such as New England Aster, Perennial Sunflower, Red Milkweed etc. etc. Now for all zones and regions. Great for honey bees! You ll love it and so will everyone else! Our beautiful cut flower fragrant mix has 20 wildflowers for cutting bouquets or for great aroma. Just what you want for bouquets in the house all summer long while adding a lovely scent to both home and garden. Also great for surrounding deck and patio areas. This mix has been created for those areas that are moist. Drainage ditches, pond areas and many other sites that contain wet/moist conditions. The wildflowers in this mix are tolerant to areas that remain moist or slightly wet. A great mix of annuals and perennials. The Cool Tones mix is for those of you who don t want reds, yellows or oranges. It contains every other color. This beautiful mix will be perfect for those wishing to create a relaxing and beautiful wildflower garden. 27 cool toned annuals and perennials. Our House mix is everything but the kitchen sink for big blasts of color all season long. This mixture contains wildflowers, hybrids and garden flowers. While not your traditional wildflower mix this is sure to please those looking for lot s and lot s of color. Mix of Annuals and Perennials. Wildlife Habitat Mix - For those who want to attract wildlife to their gardens. There is something for every creature in this wonderful mix. Contains 70% wildflowers, 30% premier forage. Annuals and perennials. This mix will attract hummingbirds, butterflies and small animals for a full season of nature at its best. free Shipping shipping on on All all orders orders of 5 lbs. or more! over $75

5 Northeast Mix - Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower), Cheiranthus allionii (Siberian Wallflower), Ch. leucanthemum (Ox-eye Daisy), Ch. maximum (Shasta Daisy), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-Leaf Coreopsis), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Cosmos sulphureus (Sulphur Cosmos), Cosmos bipinnatus (Wild Cosmos), Dalia purpurea (Purple Prairie Clover), Delphinium consolida (Rocket Larkspur), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower), Gypsophila elegans (Baby's Breath), Helianthus annuus (Annual Sunflower), Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket), Lavatera trimestris (Rose Mallow), Linum grandiflorum rubrum (Scarlet Flax), Linum perenne lewisii (Blue Flax), Lupinus perennis (Perennial Lupine), Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes), Papaver rhoeas (Multi Poppy), Rudbeckia gloriosa (Gloriosa Daisy), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-Eyed Susan), Silene armeria (None-so-Pretty) Midwest Mix - Aster tanacetifolius (Prairie Aster), Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower), Cheiranthus allioni (Siberian Wallflower), Chrysanthemum maximum (Shasta Daisy), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-leaf Coreopsis), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Cosmos bipinnatus (Wild Cosmos), Cosmos sulphureus (Sulphur Cosmos), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower), Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket), Gypsophila elegans (Baby s Breath), Helianthus annuus (Annual Sunflower), Helianthus maximiliani (Perennial Sunflower), Iberis umbellata (Candytuft), Linum grandiflorum rubrum (Scarlet Flax), Linum perenne lewisii (Blue Flax), Lupinus perennis (Perennial Lupine), Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes), Oenothera lamarckiana (Evening Primrose), Papaver rhoeas (Multi Poppy), Ratibida columnaris (Mexican Hat), Ratibida columnaris (Yellow Prairie Coneflower), Rudbeckia gloriosa (Gloriosa Daisy), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan) Southeast Mix - Cheiranthus allionii (Siberian Wallflower), Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye Daisy), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-leaf Coreopsis), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Cosmos bipinnatus (Wild Cosmos), Cynoglossum amabile (Chinese Forget-me-not), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower), Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket), Gypsophila elegans (Baby s Breath), Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket), Ipomopsis rubra (Standing Cypress), Lavatera trimestris (Rose Mallow), Liatris spicata (Blazing Star), Linum grandiflorum rubrum (Scarlet Flax), Linum perenne lewisii (Blue Flax), Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum), Lupinus perennis (Perennial Lupine), Lupinus texensis (Texas Bluebonnet), Oenothera lamarckiana (Evening Primrose), Papaver rhoeas (Multi Poppy), Phlox drummondii (Drummond Phlox), Rudbeckia gloriosa (Gloriosa Daisy), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan), Salvia coccinea (Scartlet Sage) Southwest Mix - Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower), Cheiranthus allionii (Siberian Wallflower), Chrysanthemum coronarium (Garland Chrysanthemum), Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye Daisy), Clarkia amoena (Godetia), Clarkia unguiculata (Farewell to Spring), Collinsia heterophylla (Chinese Houses), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-leaf Coreopsis), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Cosmos bipinnatus (Wild Cosmos), Cosmos sulphureus (Sulphur Cosmos), Dimophotheca sinuata (African Daisy), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket), Gypsophila elegans (Baby s Breath), Linaria maroccana (Spurred Snapdragon), Linum grandiflorum rubrum (Scarlet Flax), Linum perenne lewisii (Blue Flax), Lupinus succulentus (Arroyo Lupine), Lupinus texensis (Texas Bluebonnet), Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes), Papaver rhoeas (Red Poppy), Phlox drummondii (Drummond Phlox), Ratibida columnaris (Yellow Prairie Coneflower), Rudbeckia gloriosa (Gloriosa Daisy), Silene armeria (None-so-pretty) Western Mix - Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower), Cheiranthus allionii (Siberian Wallflower), Chrysanthemum coronarium (Garland Chrysanthemum), Chrysanthemum maximum (Shasta Daisy), Clarkia unguiculata (Farewell-to-Spring), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Cosmos sulphureus (Sulphur Cosmos), Cosmos bipinnatus (Wild Cosmos), Dimorphotheca sinuata (African Daisy), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower), Gysophila elegans (Baby's Breath), Layia platyglossa (Tidy Tips), Linanthus grandiflorus (Mountain Phlox), Linum perenne lewisii (Blue Flax), Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum), Lupinus succulentus (Annual Lupine), Monarda citriodora (Lemon Mint), Papaver rhoeas (Red Poppy), Penstemon strictus (Rocky Mountain Penstemon), Phacelia campanularia (California Bluebell), Ratibida columnaris (Mexican Hat), Rudbeckia gloriosa (Gloriosa Daisy), Ratibida columnaris yellow (Prairie Coneflower), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan), Silene armeria (None-so-pretty) Pacific Northwest Mix - Achillea millefolium (White Yarrow), Aquilegia vulgaris (Wild Columbine), Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower), Cheiranthus allionii (Siberian Wallflower), Chrysanthemum maximum (Shasta Daisy), Clarkia amoena (Godetia), Clarkia unguiculata (Farewell-to-Spring), Collinsia heterophylla (Chinese Houses), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-Leaf Coreopsis), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Delphinium ajacis (Rocket Larkspur), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower), Gypsophila elegans (Baby's Breath), Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket), Iberis umbellata (Candytuft), Linanthus grandiflorus (Mountain Phlox), Linaria maroccana (Baby Snapdragon), Linum grandiflorum rubrum (Scarlet Flax), Linum perenne lewisii (Blue Flax), Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum), Lupinus succulentus (Arroyo Lupine), Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes), Oenothera lamarckiana (Evening Primrose), Papaver rhoeas (Red Poppy), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-Eyed Susan), Silene armeria (None-so-Pretty)

6 All Annual Mix - Calendula officinalis (Calendula), Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower), Clarkia amoena (Godetia), Clarkia unguiculata (Farewell to Spring), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Cosmos bipinnatus (Wild Cosmos), Cosmos sulphureus (Sulphur Cosmos), Cynoglossum amabile (Chinese Forget-me-not), Delphinium consolida (Rocket Larkspur), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket), Gilia capitata (Globe Gilia), Gypsophila elegans (Baby s Breath), Helianthus annuus (Wild Sunflower), Lavatera trimestris (Rose Mallow), Linaria maroccana (Baby Snapdragon), Linum grandiflorum rubrum (Scarlet Flax), Lupinus succulentus (Arroyo Lupine), Mirabilis jalapa (Four O Clock), Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes), Papaver rhoeas (Multi Poppy), Silene armeria (None-so-pretty) All Perennial Mix - Cheiranthus allionii (Siberian Wallflower), Chrysanthemum maximum (Shasta Daisy), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-Leaf Coreopsis), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower), Helianthus maximiliani (Perennial Sunflower), Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket), Iberis umbellata (Candytuft), Liatris spicata (Blazing Star), Linum perenne lewisii (Blue Flax), Lupinus perennis (Perennial Lupine), Dalea purpurea (Purple Prairie Clover), Ratibida columnaris (Mexican Hat), Ratibida columnaris (Yellow Prairie Coneflower), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-Eyed Susan), Rudbeckia gloriosa (Gloriosa Daisy) Partial Shade Mix - Aquilegia vulgaris (Columbine), Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower), Cheiranthus allionii (Siberian Wallflower), Collinsia heterophylla (Chinese Houses), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-Leaf Coreopsis), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gilia capitata (Globe Gilia), Gypsophila elegans (Baby s Breath), Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket), Lavatera trimestris (Rose Mallow), Linaria maroccana (Baby Snapdragon), Linum grandiflorum rubrum (Scarlet Flax), Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum), Mirabilis jalapa (Four O Clock), Monarda citriodora (Lemon Mint), Myosotis alpestris (Forget-me-not), Nemophila maculata (Five Spot), Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes), Oenothera lamarckiana (Evening Primrose), Papaver rhoeas (Red Poppy), Phlox drummondii (Drummond Phlox), Silene armeria (None-so-pretty), Viola tricolor (Johnny Jump-up) Dry Area Mix - Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower), Cheiranthus allionii (Siberian Wallflower), Chrysanthemum coronarium (Garland Chrysanthemum), Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye Daisy), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Cosmos bipinnatus (Wild Cosmos), Cosmos sulphureus (Sulphur Cosmos), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Dimorphotheca sinuata (African Daisy), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower), Gaillardia pulchella (Indian Blanket), Gypsophila elegans (Baby s Breath), Linaria maroccana (Baby Snapdragon), Linum perenne lewisii (Blue Flax), Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum), Oenothera lamarckiana (Evening Primrose), Papaver rhoeas (Multi Poppy), Penstemon strictus (Rocky Mtn. Penstemon), Ratibida columnaris (Yellow Prairie Coneflower), Rudbeckia gloriosa (Gloriosa Daisy), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan), Silene armeria (None-so-pretty) Annual Low Grow Mix - Calendula officinalis (Calendula), Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower), Clarkia amoena (Godetia), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Cynoglossum amabile (Chinese Forget-me-not), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gypsophila elegans (Baby s Breath), Linaria maroccana (Baby Snapdragon), Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum), Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes), Papaver rhoeas (Red Poppy), Phlox drummondii (Drummond Phlox), Silene armeria (None-so-pretty), Trifolium incarnatum (Crimson Clover) Perennial Low Grow Mix - Cheiranthus allionii (Siberian Wallflower), Chrysanthemum maximum (Shasta Daisy), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower), Iberis umbellata (Candytuft), Liatris spicata (Blazing Star), Linum perenne lewesii (Blue Flax), Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-me-not), Papaver nudicaule (Iceland Poppy), Penstemon strictus (Rocky Mountain Penstemon), Ratibida columnaris (Red Mexican Hat), Ratibida columnaris (Yellow Prairie Coneflower), Rudbeckia gloriosa (Gloriosa Daisy), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan), Viola cornuta (Johnny Jump-up) Deer Resistant Mix - Rudbeckia hirta (Black-Eyed Susan), Papaver rhoeas (Multi Poppy), Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower), Lupinus perennis (Perennial Lupine), Liatris spicata (Blazing Star), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Papaver rhoeas (Red Poppy), Iberis umbellata (Candytuft), Ratibida columnaris (Mexican Hat), Aquilegia caerulea (Columbine), Delphinium consolida (Rocket Larkspur), Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower), Salvia coccinea (Scarlet Sage), Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove), Chrysanthemum maximum (Shasta Daisy), Clarkia amoena (Godetia), Saponaria officinalis (Soapwort), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-Leaf Coreopsis), Achillea millefolium (White Yarrow), Ratibida columnaris (Yellow Prairie Coneflower), Monarda citriodora (Lemon Mint)

7 Hummingbird/Butterfly Mix - Cosmos bipinnatus (Wild Cosmos), Cynoglossum amabile (Chinese Forget-me-not), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Gypsophila elegans (Baby s Breath), Lavetera trimestris (Rose Mallow), Linaria maroccana (Baby Snapdragon), Lupinus succulentus (Arroyo Lupine), Monarda citriodora (Lemon Mint), Papaver rhoeas (Red Poppy), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan), Salvia coccinea (Scarlet Sage), Silene armeria (None-so-pretty), Tithonia rotundifolia (Mexican Sunflower), Trifolium incarnatum (Crimson Clover), Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium), Zinnia elegans (Zinnia) Cutflower/Fragrant Mix - Gypsophila elegans (Baby's Breath), Gilia tricolor (Bird's Eye), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-Eyed Susan), Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower), Cynoglossum amabile (Chinese Forget-me-not), Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower), Oenothera lamarckiana (Evening Primrose), Mathiola longipetala bicornis (Evening Scented Stock), Rudbeckia gloriosa (Gloriosa Daisy), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-leaf Coreopsis), Monarda citriodora (Lemon Mint), Reseda odorata (Mignonette), Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Delphinium ajacis (Rocket Larkspur), Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum), Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet Pea), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Zinnia elegans (Zinnia) Nature s Choice Mix - Wildflower Ingredients: Linum perenne lewisii (Blue Flax), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower), Cosmos bipinnatus (Wild Cosmos), Rudbeckia gloriosa (Gloriosa Daisy), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Papaver rhoeas (Red Poppy), Chrysanthemum maximum (Shasta Daisy), Helianthus annuus (Wild Sunflower), Lotus corniculatus (Bird's Foot Trefoil) Forage Premier Ingredients: Kale, Millet, Red Clover, and White Clover Northeast Deluxe Mix - Asclepias incarnata (Red Milkweed), Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed), Aster novae-angliae (New England Aster), Centaurea cyanus (Multi Cornflower), Cheiranthus allionii (Siberian Wallflower), Chrysanthemum maximum (Shasta Daisy), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-leaf Coreopsis), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Cosmos bipinnatus (Wild Cosmos), Cosmos sulphureus (Sulphur Cosmos), Delphinium consolida (Giant Larkspur), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gaillardia aristata (Blanket Flower), Gypsophila elegans (Baby s Breath), Helianthus annuus (Wild Sunflower), Helianthus maximiliani (Perennial Sunflower), Liatris spicata (Blazing Star), Linum perenne lewisii (Blue Flax), Linum grandiflorum rubrum (Scarlet Flax), Lupinus perennis (Perennial Lupine), Papaver rhoeas (Red Poppy), Dalea purpurea (Purple Prairie Clover), Rudbeckia gloriosa (Gloriosa Daisy), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan), Silene armeria (None-so-pretty) Moist Area Mix - Anagallis monelli (Blue Pimpernell), Aquilegia vulgaris (Doube Columbine), Asclepias curassavica (Sunset Milkweed), Cheiranthus allionii (Siberian Wallflower), Chrysanthemum maximum (Shasta Daisy), Clarkia unguiculata (Farewell-tospring), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-leaf Coreopsis), Cynoglossum amabile (Chinese Forget-me-not), Delphinium consolida (Giant Larkspur), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Iberis umbellata (Candytuft), Liatris spicata (Blazing Star), Lupinus perennis (Perennial Lupine), Malcomia maritima (Virginia Stock), Monarda fistulosa (Bee Balm), Myosotis alpestris (Forget-me-not), Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes), Rudbeckia gloriosa (Gloriosa Daisy) Cool Tones Mix - Ammi majus (Queen Anne s Lace/Bishop s Flower), Anagallis monelli (Blue Pimpernell), Centaurea cyanus (Blue Cornflower), Chrysanthemum maximum (Shasta Daisy), Cynoglossum amabile (Chinese Forget-me-not), Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Gilia capitata (Globe Gilia), Gypsophila elegans (Baby s Breath), Iberis umbellata (Candytuft), Lavatera trimestris (Rose Mallow), Linum perenne lewisii (Blue Flax), Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum), Malcomia maritima (Virginia Stock), Myosotis alpestris (Forget-me-not), Nemophila maculata (Five Spot), Nemophila menziesii (Baby Blue Eyes), Phacelia campanularia (California Bluebell), Silene armeria (Catchfly), Oenothera speciosa (Showy Evening Primrose), Gilia tricolor (Bird s Eyes), Monarda citriodora (Lemon Mint), Cosmos bipinnatus (Wild Cosmos), Delphinium consolida (Giant Larkspur), Lupinus perennis (Lupine), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Liatris spicata (Blazing Star) Vermont Wildflower Farm House Mix - Centaurea cyanus (Multi Cornflower), Cheiranthus allionii (Siberian Wallflower), Chrysanthemum carinatum (Painted Daisy), Chrysanthemum maximum (Shasta Daisy), Coreopsis lanceolata (Lance-leaf Coreopsis), Coreopsis tinctoria (Plains Coreopsis), Cosmos sulphureus (Sulphur Cosmos), Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William), Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower), Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy), Gypsophila elegans (Baby s Breath), Helianthus annuus (Autumn Beauty Sunflower), Helianthus annuus (Teddy Bear Sunflower), Linum perenne lewisii (Blue Flax), Lupinus polyphyllus (Russell Lupine), Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist), Papaver nudicaule (Iceland Poppy), Papaver orientale (Oriental Poppy), Papaver rhoeas (Red Poppy), Rudbeckia gloriosa (Gloriosa Daisy), Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan)

8 About Individual Species Annual, Early-Mid Season, Sun, up to 1 ft. Perennial, Early-Mid Season, Sun to light shade, up to 2 ft. Annual, Early-Mid Season, Sun, up to 2 ft. Annual, Early Season, Sun, up to 2 ft. Annual, Early Season, Sun, up to 2 ft. Annual, Early Season, Sun to light shade, under 1 ft. Annual, Early Season, Shade to filtered Sun, under 1 ft. Perennial (warm areas), Annual (cold areas), Mid -Late Season, Sun, under 2 ft. Annual, Early-Mid Season, Sun to light shade, under 2 ft. Perennial (warm areas), Annual (cold areas), Mid Season, Sun, up to 1 ½ ft. Biennial, Early-Mid Season, Sun to light shade, up to 2 ft. Biennial, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 4 ft. Perennial, Mid-Late Season, Sun to light shade, up to 3 ft. Annual, Early-Mid Season, Sun to light shade, up to 1 1/2 ft. Perennial, Mid Season, Sun, up to 3 ft. Annual, Mid Season, Sun to light shade, up to 1-2 ft.

9 About Individual Species Annual, Early-Late Season, Sun to light shade, under 2 ft. Perennial, Early Season, Sun to shade, under 1 ft. (not under evergreens) Annual, Early-Late Season, Sun to light shade, up to 1 ½ ft. Biennial, Mid Season, Sun to shade, up to 6ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 6 ft. Perennial, Mid-Late Season, Sun to light shade, up to 3ft. Annual, Early-Mid Season, Sun, up to 1 ft. Annual, Mid Season, Sun to light shade, up to 1-2 ft. Perennial, Early Season, Sun to partial shade, up to 4 ft. Biennial, Mid Season, Sun, up to 8 ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 1 ft. Perennial, Early-Mid Season, Sun, up to 2ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 4 ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 2 ft. Annual, Mid Season, Sun to light shade, up to 1-2 ft. Perennial, Early Season, Sun to partial shade, under 1 ft.

10 About Individual Species Annual, Mid Season, Sun, up to 3 ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun to light shade, under 2 ft. Perennial, Early-Late Season, Sun to light shade, up to 3 ft. Perennial, Late Season, Sun to partial shade, up to 4 ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun to light shade, up to 3 ft. or Catchfly Annual, Mid Season, Sun to light shade, up to 2 ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 3 ft. (This is not a true wildflower just a very popular garden flower, so we added it for your convenience.) Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 3 ft. Perennial, Early Season, Sun, up to 4 ft. Perennial, Early-Mid Season, Sun to light shade, up to 3 ft. Perennial, Early-Mid Season, Sun, up to 4 ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 3 ft. Annual, Early-Mid Season, Sun, up to 3 ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun to light shade, up to 2 ft. Perennial, Mid Season, Sun, up to 2-3 ft. Annual, Early-Mid Season, Sun, up to 2 ½ ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, vine up to 8 ft. Perennial, Mid-Late Season, Sun to light shade, up to 3 ft.

11 About Individual Species Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 4 ft. (Also known as Bishops Flower, this is not the invasive Queen Anne s Lace) Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 5 ft. Annual, Early-Late Season, Sun to partial shade, up to 2 ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 4 ft. Annual, Early-Mid Season, Sun, up to 2 ft. Annual, Mid -Late Season, Sun, up to 3 ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 3 ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 8 ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun to light shade, up to 4 ft. Perennial, Late Season, Sun, up to 8 ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun to light shade, up to 2 ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 3 ft. Perennial, Early-Mid Season, Sun, up to 3 ft. Annual, Early-Late Season, Sun to light shade, up to 1 ft. Biennial, Early Season, Sun to light shade, under 2 ft. Biennial, Early-Mid Season, Sun to light shade, up to 2 ft. Annual, Early-Mid Season, Sun, up to 2 ft. Annual, Mid-Late Season, Sun, up to 3 ft.

12 About Hand Gathered and Rare Species Our rare or hand gathered seed pages contain photos, name, description, price by available size and light requirement for each species. The species in our hand gathered and rare section are usually difficult to find. The sizes listed for each species are normally what is available to purchase, but if you have a need for a larger quantity of any of these seeds be sure to ask us and we ll see what we can do to help you obtain them. Visit our web site to read more on these hand gathered and rare species. All, unless otherwise indicated are Perennials. Bee Balm/Wild Bergamot blooms June/July. Shades of pinks & reds. Butterflies and hummingbirds find them irresistible. Leaves used to make tea. Up to 3 ft. Flowers are a nectar source for butterflies and leaves are a food source for monarch larvae. Brilliant orange flowers. 2-3 ft. May-September inches tall, blooms June/July. Yellow, makes a good ground cover or filler for a waste area or along roadsides. Cardinal Flower is found in open, wooded, moist places along streams. Bright red blooms are produced on 2-4 ft. stalks... Late summer. One of the favorite foods of hummingbirds. Blood root prefers shaded, moist woodlands. This species is endangered. It is one of the first to appear in the spring. Delicate white flowers and a distinctive wrap around leaf. Host plants for Monarch butterflies and highly sought nectar source for other butterfly species! Smells wonderful! 3-4 ft. Blooms June/July As you might expect from its name, blue-eyed grass has grass-like foliage with a purple flower. However, it is in the Iris family. Under 8, it flowers in April and doesn't stop blooming until the end of July or August. Perennial, 6 inches tall; forms thick mats. Clusters of lavender flowers, very fragrant! Used in stone walkways, borders, ground cover. Blooms June through August. 1-2 ft. tall; prefers full sun, gravelly or sandy soils; tolerates combination of heat and humidity; for borders or mixtures, a good cut flower or dried flower, flowers are blue, blooms mid-july into Sept. Blooms June-July, up to 5 ft. tall this wild rose can be aggressive and is not suited for small area plantings. Spreads in runners. Pink. Striking blue flower in late summer and early fall. Drought-tolerant perennial blooms the first year from seed. The azure-blue flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds 1-2 ft. Flat-top aster is distinctive among asters in its flattop floral arrangement and that it s one of the first asters to bloom beginning in late July. Up to 1 ft. Vervain grows 3-5 feet, with opposite leaves and deep blue to purplish flowers. Grows wild by roadsides and sunny pastures blooming mid - late summer. Used as an herb to aid in bladder afflictions, lung and other ailments. These plants are stunning and grow 1-3 feet tall, with toothed, alternate leaves. The flowers are deep blue, 2-lipped, and bloom August through October. Spikes of dark violet-blue pea shaped flowers on top of grey-green stems covered in blue-green leaves which remain attractive until the frosts turn them black. Up to 4 feet tall. Shade gardens and woodland areas. Large threepetaled white flower with slightly ruffled edges. White when they bloom in spring--early summer (Apr--Jun) often turning pink with age. Up to 1 ft. Bright blue flowers never fully open, giving them their characteristic bottle-like appearance. One of the last to bloom in fall. 1-2 feet tall. Delicate bell-shaped flowers dance in the summer breeze. Seeds germinate easily. Great garden addition. July-September up to 2 ft.

13 About Hand Gathered and Rare Species Our rare or hand gathered seed pages contain photos, name, description, price by available size and light requirement for each species. The species in our hand gathered and rare section are usually difficult to find. The sizes listed for each species are normally what is available to purchase, but if you have a need for a larger quantity of any of these seeds be sure to ask us and we ll see what we can do to help you obtain them. Visit our web site to read more on these hand gathered and rare species. All, unless otherwise indicated are Perennials. A shy plant found in rich, moist woodland or shade areas. A perennial favorite blooming early to late spring. Forms a cluster of bright, shiny red berries. Up to 25 in. tall. Monkey flower is highly recommended in home landscaping and a great addition to your garden. Shade of lilac, pinks etc. This unique flower blooms June - September. Up to 2 ft. tall. Lush fernlike foliage and pendulous clusters of lavender, blue 1 inch flowers on foot stems. Superb planted with ferns. Summer blooming. Moon flowers open in the evening so they can be pollinated by moths. White, Morning glory relative ft. Summer flower. Tall, with large purple clusters of flowers. Attracts a variety of butterflies and other similar creatures. Late summer up to 5 ft. Blooms May until October along roadsides and waste places. Numerous flowers which can be either white or yellow. Up to 5 ft. Small white flowers bloom along a long spike. The plant seems to be jumping through the forest. A favorite of birds. Late summer bloom. $ A mere 12" when blooming. It produces very large, broad yellow flowers that open from drooping buds from May through June. Lavender is famous for its scent. Lavender blue spikes provide color for your entire growing season. Up to 3 ft. tall. Lavender gardens have been said to ward off insects. 3-6 feet tall; autumn-blooming; pink to dark purple flowers with yellow centers; blooms from mid-august to mid-october. A very big favorite! Lavender to purple and completely edible. Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies. Crushed leaves can repel mosquitos. Blooms summer through fall. Up to 3 1/2 ft. tall. Spiderwort is a unique plant with spike like leaves and beautiful blue flowers. Blooms May-July. Great for pond landscaping! Up to 3 ft. tall. Common in swampy areas and along stream banks. A welcome sight in early spring. Adding it to a pond, brook, stream or wet area is well worth the effort. Up to 1 ft. The ""Queen" of the poppies. Large exciting blooms in red, deep orange with black center. A favorite of poppy lovers worldwide! June-August up to 3 ft. Large, 3" flowers, a beautiful range of colors, and long graceful spurs. It grows and blooms well in shady areas. Blooms spring through early summer. A unique lavender flower with a yellow center. Low growing up to a height of 6 inches. Needs an alkaline soil. Blooms April and May. This marvelous wildflower is an outstanding addition to a shade or woodland garden. Bright yellow nodding bell-like flowers appear in spring.grows 12-18" tall tall; rose to dark purple. Blooms June- August. For birds & butterflies, palatable to wildlife. Also good for soils with low fertility and highly used on embankments to aid in erosion control.

14 About Hand Gathered and Rare Species Our rare or hand gathered seed pages contain photos, name, description, price by available size and light requirement for each species. The species in our hand gathered and rare section are usually difficult to find. The sizes listed for each species are normally what is available to purchase, but if you have a need for a larger quantity of any of these seeds be sure to ask us and we ll see what we can do to help you obtain them. Visit our web site to read more on these hand gathered and rare species. All, unless otherwise indicated are Perennials. Native to rich deciduous woods. Somewhat "bushy" in form, it can reach a height of 2 feet. Clusters of small white flowers appear in May, followed by shiny red berries in July. High tolerance for waterlogged conditions. Doesn t like arid areas. 2 to 5 feet in height; small, pink, white, mauve flowers. Extremely fragrant and a big attraction for butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooms July - September Cluster-like flowers similar to white yarrow make this reddish-pink variety a colorful addition. Can be aggressive if seeded too heavily. Blooms all summer. 1-2 ft. tall. Turk's Cap is a spectacular lily. 3-7 feet tall blooming July through September. Orange. Interesting curled-back petals make it a show stopper inches tall, flowers are a bright red, similar to garden Salvias. Sometimes performs as an annual in colder climates. Mid Season bloom. A lovely biennial wildflower for bees and smaller butterflies such as skippers. Will self seed once it is established in a free draining soil. Up to 4 ft. Blooms mid season. 1-3 feet tall; produces masses of 2 inch wide yellow flowers in summer to early fall, will bloom the first year. Blooms June through September. Sweet, fragrant flowers. Blooms all summer in shades of rose pink, lavender and white. Acts as a perennial in warm climates and in colder climates acts as an annual but a heavy self seeder. up to 2 ft. This is a spectacular plant. Grows up to 5 ft. with lavender pink blooms. Blooms can be dense or sparse per stem. Grows well in open woodlands, partial shade and full sun. This is similar to Purple Coneflower in shape and size only white. Blooms mid season up to 3 ft. Can take light periods of shade. The flowers deep electric blue to lavender petals with yellow center. Butterflies love it. 2-3 feet tall but can grow up to 5 ft. Late Season bloom. Member of the onion family. Both root and green leaves are edible. Popular in cuisine when they emerge in the spring. Low growing. Mat forming wildflower growing up to 12 inches; white; blooms from May-June. Just like a carpet of snow! 12 inches tall. Rosy-purple, trumpet-shaped flowers. Great at the edge of a garden path, tumbling over rocks, or growing in containers for all season bloom inches tall; mound-like ground cover. Pink; blooms from May-June. Can be an aggressive ground cover. Flowers in early summer, widely used as an edible plant (certain parts), medicinal and herbal. Up to 2 ft. A relative to the Lily-of-the-Valley, grows 18-2 ft.; little white drooping clusters of tiny tubular shaped flowers which hang opposite of the foliage. Seen in open woods throughout the entire eastern US. Nice 2", pale yellow flowers from midsummer into fall. Growing 2 to 5 feet tall. * Seed prices subject to change.

15 Wildflower Seed Packets 5 X 7 Collection and Pre-Mixed Seed Packets About Our Packets GREAT GIFT IDEA! ALL CATS GARDEN Collection Here are five special treats for your cat. Everyone knows that cats love their catnip but it s only part of what they need for greens and in the colder months lawn and outside plants are not available and every feline loves their grass! In fact, cats need to chew and eat grass to aid in their digestion. So, here are some easy to grow seeds of all your cats favorites. Grow them inside or out! The feast will be ready in no time. $3.95 Contains Catnip, Oats, Rye Grass, Wheat and Lettuce LUPINE MANIA Collection This collection packet is for the Lupine Lover! This 5 x 7 collection packet contains 5 separate seed packets with 5 different species of Lupine! $4.95 Contains Perennial Lupine, Russell Lupine, Yellow Lupine, Arroyo Lupine and Bi-color Lupine. WOW! BULB BOOSTER This great packet creates a wildflower garden after your bulb flowers have died out, covering bulb foliage throughout the summer months with beautiful wildflowers. Also, commonly used in lawn borders and flower pots. $3.95 Contains 14 favorite low growing annual wildflowers. PERFECT PERENNIAL GARDEN With this premium perennial seed mix you can easily grow the lasting perennial garden of your dreams. Perennial flowers are those that come back year after year. At your garden center you will pay $5 to $7 dollars per plant, but with this packet you can grow a whole garden! It s easy! $4.95 Contains 19 sturdy wild perennials! POPPIES GALORE Collection Everyone loves poppies and now with this packet you can get all of your favorites. Poppies are probably the world s most favorite wildflower. This 5 x 7 collection packet contains 4 separate packets of 4 different varieties of poppy. $4.95 Contains Red Poppy, Multi Poppy, California Poppy and Iceland Poppy. SHOWY SHADE GARDEN Who says you can t have a great wildflower garden in the shade? Not us! With this seed packet of shade tolerant wildflower species you can create the perfect showy shady garden! 20 different wildflowers in a spectacular array of colors with a perfect mix of annuals and perennials. $4.95 Contains 20 annuals and perennials. SUNNY SUNFLOWER GARDEN Collection Sunny Sunflower 5 x 7 collection packet contains 5 popular sunflowers for the sunflower lover! This collection packet contains 5 separate packets of 5 different varieties of sunflowers. $4.95 Contains Wild Annual Sunflower, Giant Mammoth Sunflower, Teddy Bear Sunflower, Dwarf Sunflower and Autumn Beauty Sunflower. WOW! SIMPLY WILDFLOWERS Simply Wildflowers simply put is a mixture of America s Favorite wildflowers. This packet is designed with you in mind. Create the garden of your dreams with all of your favorite wildflowers right in this packet. $4.95 Contains 27 wild annuals and perennials.

16 Wildflower Seed Packets Change Your World Wildflowers Wedding Cake Wedding Car Hummingbird/Butterfly Mix Annual/Perennial Mix Annual/Perennial Mix Annual/Perennial Mix Forget-me-not Sunflowers A Wildflower Thank You Lasts Longer! Shower me Blue with Daisies Wildflowers! Forget-me-not seeds Sunflower seeds Annual/Perennial Mix Annual/Perennial Baby s Breath seed Mix Welcome to Vermont Commit Random Acts of Kindness Nature s Choice Annual/Perennial Mix Annual/Perennial Mix Wildlife Habitat Mix Baby Shower Annual/Perennial Mix For custom orders or designs, please call us for a quote. For examples and ideas, please visit our Seed Packet page online at: MINI PACKET PRICING PER DESIGN: 1-49 packets - $.50 each packets - $.35 each packets - $.45 each packets - $.30 each packets - $.40 each packets - $.25 each

17 Our Customer Page See what others are doing! You can do it too! Just keep in mind that while wildflower gardening is minimal maintenance, it s not no maintenance, but it s simple, easy and we are here to help! Join the trend and let us help you create a wildflower garden that s not only easy and beautiful, but can be beneficial to you, nature s creatures and the environment! Did you also know about the birds, butterflies, ladybugs, dragonflies etc. that your wildflower garden can bring? Everyone loves em! Here at the Vermont Wildflower Farm we d like to tell you about them and the charm, beauty and benefits they can add! Visit our FUN FACTS page in this catalog or online and learn about each of them and how you can attract these wonderful and beneficial creatures by adding a wildflower garden or meadow to your property! They will thank you for it!

18 How Much Seed Do I Need? In planning a wildflower meadow or garden, first you need to choose your site and estimate the square footage of the area. To find the square footage of any square or rectangular area, simply multiply the length in feet times the width in feet. For example, a border 50 feet long and 10 feet wide is 500 sq. ft. in area (50 X 10 = 500). For a circle, the area is equal to pi r squared, or pi (3.1) times the radius of your circle, squared. If your circle is 20 feet across, its radius is half of that or 10 ft. So to get the square footage of the circle: 3.1 X 10 X 10 = 310 sq. ft. The amount of seed you should plant depends on the flower display you want. Most usually want dense or maximum bloom. All mixtures are pure wildflower seed, no fillers or grasses. The denser you sow your wildflower area with seed, the more you will hold out the weeds and grasses. Just be sure not to over seed, so your wildflowers do not compete with themselves for space! Our suggestion for dense coverage is as follows: 1 oz. covers approx. 100 sq ft ¼ lb covers approx. 250 sq ft ½ lb covers approx. 500 sq ft 1 lb covers approx sq ft Note: If you have a large site, from ½ acre to several acres, your planting rate may be affected by land conditions. If you have heavy weeds on the site now, some erosion, generally poor soil, or other land problems, additional seed is usually the most economical solution. If your site does have some problems and you want to build in some assurance of full coverage, use a per pound coverage rate of 1000 sq ft. We usually suggest 50 lbs. per acre. How to Plant Like a Pro! Instructional DVD 30 Min. Everything you need to know about creating and planting your wildflower garden or meadow! Order Your Copy Today! Reg. $9.95 Catalog Price $7.95 Where to Plant: Unless you are planting our Partial Shade Mix or Woodland Species, choose a spot with as much sun as possible. We consider full sun at least 6 hours daily. For wildflowers, full sun is best. Most all soils are acceptable -- if any plant has grown in the spot, it should support wildflowers, which are tough and will adapt to the soil you provide for them. When to Plant: In spring when there is no further chance of a killing frost, meaning that your night time temperatures are maintaining 45 degrees and above. If you miss spring, you can plant in summer unless the weather is very hot. Fall planting, in areas with freezing weather, must be after a killing frost. A killing frost usually happens at 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall-planted seed sprouts and blooms several weeks earlier than spring planted seed. A fall planting is a dormant planting - seed germinates in the spring. In areas of no frost, plant as your rainy season begins. You can plant wildflowers in all three seasons. It is never too late to plant wildflowers! Ask us for details! Soil Preparation: This is the most important step in obtaining success of your wildflower planting, whether it is a small garden or a large meadow. Remove all existing growth, either by hand, roto-tilling, rough or power raking. Till only deep enough to remove all old roots. Deep tilling may bring up dormant weed seeds lying beneath which will compete with your flowers. If you want to be sure your soil is weed seed free, you ll have to till, wait for the crop of new weeds to grow, usually one to three weeks and then do one of two things; kill them down with one of the safe, non-residual herbicides such as Round-up or to till again as in step one. If you use the herbicide method, then once the weeds are dead, rake them out and seed your wildflowers without roto-tilling again. If using the roto-till method, you can seed after the second or third tilling. About Fertilizer: When you choose to plant wildflowers there is usually minimal weeding done and fertilizer will encourage the weeds and grasses. Fertilizer is not necessary for a great wildflower garden or meadow. (No one fertilizes in the wild or along roadsides), but if you want this extra boost for your flowers, fertilize only where you are willing to weed. Sowing: Once your soil is prepared and free of previous growth, it s important to sow immediately. (If you let time go by between preparation and spreading your seed, you re giving possible weeds an advantage over your wildflower seed). You can use a hand crank seed sower, but most simply scatter the seed by hand. If you want to be sure to get good, even coverage, divide your seed into two roughly equal parts, in two buckets or cans. Then add clean sandbox sand to both halves, roughly 4-5 parts of sand to 1 part of seed. The sand does two things: It dilutes the seed, making it easier to sow evenly, and since it s light-colored, it shows you where you ve been on the dark soil as you go. Next, sow one bucket s mix over your whole area. Then go back in the opposite direction and do the same with the second bucket. This way, you should have even spreading and no bare spots. Once seed is sown, do not rake or cover it in any way. If you can, use a lawn roller or lay down a large board and walk on it to compress (squash down) the seed into the bare soil. Remember, some of the seed you re sowing is tiny; even the lightest covering of soil can stop it from germinating. Keep your new seedbed moist until seedlings are about 6-8 tall. After that, they should be self- sufficient; however watering during droughts will keep your flowers blooming. Know your Annuals, Perennials, Biennials: If you are planting one of our regional mixes, your seed is approximately 50% wild annuals, which will bloom the first year, and 50% wild perennials, which won t bloom until the second year. The annuals are quick-growing, quick-blooming and will bloom for months, and then die with a killing frost. Most do reseed, but the seed must fall on bare ground to re-grow the next spring. Perennials are the flowers that come back every year from the same roots, forming expanding clumps in your meadow over the years. Biennials bloom the second year, and are killed by that year s frost. However, they are heavy re-seeders, and usually reappear in the meadow. Maintenance: The amount of work you want to put into your meadow area is up to you. The only requirement is a once-a-year mowing in the fall after killing frosts to disperse seed and to keep down brushy growth. Another good practice is to identify areas that have become weak or weed-filled, and to reseed those spots, the same way you repair bare spots in a lawn. Once you are able to identify weeds, hand pulling is a viable method of control for the small to medium garden. Any weed that you can pull will constitute to the success of your garden for years. One weed can disperse thousands of seeds, so get em out of there if you can. If you have a large planting and you notice an area of weeds, then the above method of re-tilling and re-seeding that area is your way to obtain maximum success. Be Patient and Enjoy! Be patient while your garden or meadow establishes but once it has you ll notice small wildlife, many birds, butterflies and other insects that are attracted to your wild garden; observing these visitors is one of the greatest pleasures of growing wildflowers. Mow paths through your meadow, put in benches and bird-feeders, and enjoy it all for years to come.

19 * How do I kill the Grass in my wildflower area? We suggest that you use Ornamec, which is an herbicide that will kill only the grass but not broadleaf plants such as wildflowers and weeds. * What can I plant for the honey bees, butterflies etc.? All wildflowers are beneficial but we recommend our Northeast Deluxe Mix which has everything for everybody or our Hummingbid/Butterfly or Nature s Choice Mix! * Can I grow wildflowers in full shade? The technical answer is no, all wildflowers need some sort of light. There is one wildflower that will do well in complete shade, Forget-me-not and you can also use our Woodland or Hand Gathered and Rare species. Call or us for advice. * Is the Queen Anne s Lace you sell invasive? NO, absolutely not. We do not sell invasive species. The Queen Anne s Lace we sell is the annual, (Ammi majus) and not the invasive, Daucus Caroata. * Can I use more than one mix in the same area? Yes, mix and match away! You can also mix mixes together or add additional species - the creativity is endless! * When Should I Plant? In Spring, Summer or Fall; see All You Need to Know page for complete info! * How do I store my seeds? Store seeds in a cool and dry place. If stored properly seeds are viable for years! * What s better - A Fall or Spring seeding? Some only believe in a Spring seeding while others only believe in a Fall Seeding. At the Farm, we seed Spring, Summer and Fall in order to take advantage of the entire growing season! *Can I order now and have you ship later? Yes, we ship when you want to - just let us know when - we re at your service! * Should I add anything to my soil? Technically, no - but some may need to add lime, fertilizer, gypsum or other Additives. (Contact us for details) ORNAMEC GRASS CONTROL Covers sq. Ft. $54.95 * How often should I water? Once germination happens, keep moist until seedlings are 6-8 tall - you may need to water every other day unless Mother Nature is providing the rain. * Can I transplant my wildflowers? Most wildflower do not like transplanting - so plant your seeds where you want to see them grow! Just sign into your Facebook account and then search for Vermont Wildflower Farm page and hit add as Fan We are always adding new products and wildflower seed mixes and species so be sure to visit us often online:

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21 nd This page is all about fun facts and interesting tidbits about the birds, butterflies, ladybugs, dragonflies etc., your wildflower garden can bring! Everyone loves 'em but not all of us know the facts about these incredible creatures? Here at the Vermont Wildflower Farm we'd like to tell you about them and the charm, beauty and benefits they can add! On this page you'll find the facts, both fun as well as educational. You can attract these wonderful and beneficial creatures by adding a wildflower garden to your yard! Window Hummingbird Feeder $19.95 HUMMINGBIRDS How do hummingbirds eat? Hummingbirds are very small birds with a high metabolism. A great deal of energy is spent flying, so they must feed almost constantly. Hummingbirds can consume up to 50% of their weight in sugar (nectar solution) each day. They usually feed on nectar and insects. Hummingbirds actually lap up the nectar with their tongues. A lot of people think that hummingbirds have a hollow tongue like a straw. Their tongues do have grooves on the sides that collect nectar. When the bill constricts, the hummingbird can swallow the nectar from flowers and feeders. Hummingbirds are able to perch and will do so at feeders regularly. Because they fly so much, they have poorly developed feet. They can barely walk at all. The hummingbird is much more comfortable in flight. Feeding Hummingbirds It is important to keep any nectar feeder clean and filled with fresh solution. Hummingbird flight The flight of hummingbirds is amazing to watch. They are able to fly up, down, forward, backward and sideways. They can stop in midair. Hummingbirds are famous for their aerial display. Some displays are courtship displays; other displays are aggressive. Hummingbirds fly great distances when they are migrating. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird migrates approximately 600 miles across the Gulf of Mexico. Hummingbird song Hummingbirds lack a true song. Instead, they vocalize chirping notes. Most calls are short buzz trills and chirps. What hummingbirds? There are about 16 species of hummingbirds in the U.S. and Canada. It was traditionally thought that Ruby-throated Hummingbirds were the only Hummingbird found east of the Mississippi River, however, recent bird banding research has documented 11 other species of Hummingbirds in the east. Check with your local Wild Birds Unlimited store for birds that have been sighted in your area. DRAGONFLIES A dragonfly is any insect characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body. Dragonflies typically eat mosquitoes, midges and other small insects like flies, bees, and butterflies. They are usually found around lakes, ponds, streams, and wetlands because their larvae, known as "nymphs", are aquatic. Dragonflies do not normally bite or sting humans (though they will bite in order to escape, for example, if grasped by the abdomen); in fact, they are valued as a predator that helps control the populations of harmful insects, such as mosquitoes. It is because of this that dragonflies are sometimes called "mosquito hawks" in North America. Dragonflies are the world's fastest insects and, although estimates of their speed vary wildly, most credible authorities say they are capable of reaching speeds of between 30 and 60 km/h (19 to 38 mph). A study showed that dragonflies can travel as much as 137 km (85 mi) in one day. Dragonflies have excellent eyesight due to their eye structure. Their compound eyes have up to 30,000 facets, each of which is a separate light-sensing organ or ommatidium, arranged to give nearly a 360 Field of vision. It was recently discovered that dragonflies employ a particular optical illusion, termed motion camouflage, to stalk other insects that invade their territory. The research suggests that a dragonfly can move in such a way as to project itself as a stationary object while speedily attacking its victims. These findings illustrate for the first time how dragonflies use complex camouflaging techniques during aerial combat. Dragonflies can be single winged or double winged and come in a variety of colors. There are approx species on every continent with the exception of Antartica. There are approx. 450 different species found in the United States. MONARCH BUTTERFLIES In addition to being beautiful, monarch butterflies have an amazing life cycle. Many people students, naturalists, scientists and others have made it their life s work to learn more about this incredible insect! Monarch caterpillars eat plants only in the milkweed family. There are over 100 known species of milkweeds in North America. Monarchs have been reported to feed on 27 of them, but they undoubtedly feed on others as well. Adult monarchs drink nectar from many species of flowers. Nectar contains sugar, which serves as the main energy source for monarchs. Monarchs have an effective chemical defense to protect them from predation; when they eat milkweed, they sequester the poisonous cardiac glycosides in the milkweed. Cardiac glycosides are poisonous to vertebrates; as a result, most monarchs face little predation from frogs, lizards, mice, birds and other species with backbones. Their bright colors also serve as a warning to predators that they contain these poisonous chemicals. Monarchs are in the butterfly family Nymphalidae. Members of this family appear to have only 4 legs, but they really do have 6; their front pair of legs is greatly reduced in size and tucked up under their head. You can attract monarch and other butterflies to your yard by adding Milkweed to your yard as well as a wildflower garden for them to feed on. You can also add butterfly feeders and butterfly houses for them to drink and rest. You can find both of these items at the Vermont Wildflower farm or your local garden centers. Butterfly feeders are shapely garden ornaments as well. You fill them with water. Butterfly houses can be hung from garden poles or from trees in your garden area. They contain a shelter with perches which allows the monarch to rest and stay out of site of predators. Monarch butterflies are found throughout the U.S., in southern Canada, Caribbean Islands, Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Islands. Adult monarchs in summer generations live from 2-5 weeks; those that emerge in late summer and early fall can live up to 8-9 months to survive the trip to and from their over wintering sites in Mexico. SONGBIRDS A songbird or oscine is a bird in which the vocal organ is developed in such a way as to produce various sound notes, commonly known as bird song. There is evidence to suggest that songbirds evolved about 50 million years ago. This bird song is essentially territorial in that it communicates the identity and whereabouts of an individual to other birds and also signals sexual intentions. It is not to be confused with bird calls, which are used for alarms and contact, and are especially important in birds that feed or migrate in flocks. Although many songbirds have songs which are pleasant to the human ear, this is not invariably the case. Songbirds are on a decline in the United States, especially the Eastern seaboard and is due in part to the decline in habitat and food supplies. Creating a wildflower garden or meadow will increase your population of songbirds and create the environment that they are slowly loosing. LADYBUGS There are 5,000 different kinds of ladybugs worldwide. A female ladybug will lay more than 1000 eggs in her life. They beat their wings 85 times a second when flying. Aphids are their favorite food. Ladybugs chew from side to side, not up and down. Ladybugs make a chemical that smells & tastes terrible so that birds & predators won't eat them. The spots on a ladybug fade as the ladybug gets older. When hibernating, ladybugs feed on stored fat. They won't fly if the temperature is below 55 degrees. The ladybug is the official state insect of several states.. The male ladybug is smaller than the female. BUMBLEBEES AND HONEYBEES are among the most endearing and familiar of our insects. The sight and sound of bees droning methodically from flower to flower is part of a summer s day. Sadly, changes to the farmed countryside have not been kind to our bumblebees. The reason that bumblebees have declined in the countryside is simple. Bees feed exclusively on pollen and nectar, and there are far fewer flowers in the countryside than there once were. Wildflower gardens now provide a valuable flower-rich refuge in an impoverished landscape. Bumblebees and honeybees are social insects: they live in a colony. The bumblebee is round and furry and moves around slowly. The honeybee has a more streamlined body and moves around much faster (about 15 miles/hour). Most bees are pacific unless you disturb them. The weather often affects the temper of bees. On windy and cloudy days, when they are unable to search for nectar and pollen, bees will be more aggressive. Honeybees fly 55,000 miles and visit 2 million flowers to produce one pound of honey. Bumblebees live in small nests and therefore never swarm. When bumblebees sting they do not lose their stinger and die like honeybees. The only natural enemy of a bumblebee is a skunk! Bet you didn't know that!

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