Description
Deer Resistant Wildflower Seed Mixture 6815. Open Pollinated. Combination of Annual and Perennial.
1 pkt sows approx. 3-5 m².
A Beautiful, Resilient Solution for Deer-Heavy Landscapes.
Protecting a garden from foraging wildlife can be a challenge, but our Deer Resistant Wildflower Mix is designed to stand its ground. This strategic blend combines early-flowering annuals for immediate colour, hardy biennials, and long-lasting perennials that are naturally unappealing to deer. Featuring a mix of both native and established non-native species, this collection provides a diverse palette of textures and blooms that will help keep your landscape vibrant and intact throughout the season.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6815
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Type: Open-Pollinated Mixture (Annual, Biennial, and Perennial)
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Coverage: 1 pkt sows approx. 3–5 m² (Large scale: 125 g per 90 m²)
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Height: Varies by species for a natural, layered look.
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Bloom Time: Staggered from late spring through autumn.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Key Ingredients: Includes Black-Eyed Susan, California Poppy, Foxglove, Lemon Mint, Purple Coneflower, and hardy grasses like Little Bluestem. (Full ingredient listing below.)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
This mixture is designed to be tough and adaptable, performing best when given a clean start in well-prepared soil.
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Best Sowing Times: * Spring: Early May through mid-June.
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Fall: Mid-September through late October. A fall sowing is highly effective as it allows dormant seeds to stratify naturally over the winter.
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Early Spring: Late March or April is also effective for natural stratification.
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Site Preparation: Success starts with a clean slate. Remove existing weeds by hand or with an organic herbicide. Loosen the soil to a 2.5 cm depth; wildflowers establish far better in loose, well-drained soil than in compacted topsoil.
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Sowing: Broadcast the seed evenly across the prepared area. To ensure even distribution of smaller seeds, try mixing them with dry sand before sowing.
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Establishment: Once sown, natural forces like rain and frost-heaving will settle the seeds into the soil. Irrigate as needed during the first growing season to help the young plants establish deep, healthy roots.
Why this Wildflower Mixture belongs in Your Garden
If you are tired of watching your hard work become a midnight snack for local deer, this mixture offers a beautiful way to reclaim your garden. By incorporating varieties like Foxglove, Lemon Mint, and aromatic Marigolds, you create a garden that is high in visual impact but low on the “preferred menu” for browsers. It is a perfect choice for rural properties, cottage sites, or suburban borders where deer pressure is a constant reality.
Mixture Contents
Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) (Perennial)
California Poppy (Eschscholtzia) (Annual)
Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoes) (Annual)
Four O’Clocks (Mirabilis jalapa) (Annual)
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) (Biennial)
French Marigolds (Tagetes patula) (Annual)
Lance Leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) (Perennial)
Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora) (Annual)
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) (Perennial)
Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientalis) (Perennial)
Perennial Lupines (Lupine perennis) (Perennial)
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) (Perennial)
Side Oats Grama (Boutoulea curtipendula) (Perennial)
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) (Perennial)
