Fera flores

Flowers selected to attract predatory insects
Attracts lacewings, hover flies and ladybird beetles
Controls aphids, thrips, and caterpillars
Control insects naturally
Recommend 198g per 1000 sq. ft.

25g (Covers Approx. 126 sq ft)

Different flowers attract different sorts of insects. The flowers in this blend of Beneficial Insect Blend wildflower seeds were selected to attract predatory insects such as lacewings, hover flies, and ladybird beetles. With a healthy population of these insects in your garden, pest species like aphids, thrips, and caterpillars will be controlled naturally. This blend also attracts generalist pollinators that will increase yields in fruiting plants from peppers to peas. Feeding a healthy and diverse insect population is the best general way to encourage garden health and control the insects that cause the most obvious garden problems.

Recommended rate of application: 198g per 1,000 square feet.

Below is a list of the ingredients in our Beneficial Insect wildflower seeds. This blend was designed to include the maximum number of flowers known to attract pollinators and predatory insects that feed on pest species. For instance, dill is attractive to lacewings, ladybird beetles, and the tiny parasitoid wasps that kill aphids. The purpose of this mix is to increase the biodiversity in your garden and take advantage of naturally occurring food pyramids to control pest insects and improve pollination at the same time. The ideal time to plant wildflower seeds is March to April.

Baby Blue-Eyes	Nemophila menziesii
Bishop's Flower	Ammi majus
Black-Eyed Susan	Rudbeckia hirta
California Poppy	Eschscholzia californica
Candytuft	Iberis umbellata
Cilantro	Coriandrum sativum
Cosmos	Cosmos spp.
Fennel	Foeniculum vulgare
Gayfeather	Liatris spicata
Globe Gilia	Gilia capitata
Lance-Leaf Coreopsis	Coreopsis lanceolata
Purple Prairie Clover	Dalea purpurea
Shasta Daisy	Chrysanthemum maximum
Siberian Wallflower	Cheiranthus allionii
Sweet Alyssum	Lobularia maritima
Wild Bergamot	Monarda fistulosa

Direct sow early March to the end of May. Wildflower seeds can also be sown in the autumn, but you may lose a certain percentage of seeds to water, birds, and animals. To make the most of the annual species, direct sow in March.

If there are no plants (including weeds) growing in the site you want to plant, there may be a problem with the soil. Possible issues may be soil fertility, lack of drainage, or the need for soil amendments to improve texture. In such spots (eg, beneath a cedar tree), few plants will thrive, including wildflowers.

Remove as much existing vegetation as possible through pulling or tilling under in order to minimize competition. Loosen the soil by scraping, raking, or tilling. Wildflower blends will not usually take if planted into existing lawn because the thatch prevents their contact with soil.

In small areas, seeds can be scattered by hand. In larger areas, you may want to employ a lawn spreader or some other mechanical means. We recommend adding 1-2 parts clean, dry sand to 1 part wildflower seeds which will help the seeds spread evenly. Do not use beach sand, as it usually contains salt. It may be wise to spread most of the seed, but to save some for filling in bald spots at a later date. Seeds must come into contact with the soil in order to germinate. Do not bury seeds more than 2-3 times their thickness.

Keep the seeded area as evenly moist as possible to help the seeds germinate and the young seedlings become established. Weeds need to be kept under control. Once they are growing, most mixes will not require additional water except in long periods of hot, dry weather. All of our mixes should re-grow for several years, but will benefit from re-seeding. In late summer, many of the components will produce seed heads that can be harvested and replanted the following spring.

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