Wildflowers are becoming an increasingly popular landscape alternative by
adding color and natural beauty to any area. Unlike the typical European-styled
formal gardens of straight lines, square corners and manicured edges,
wildflower gardens have the appeal of low maintenance by requiring little
water and reduced mowing frequency once established.
There is a common misconception today that wildflowers are easily grown
from seed. Indeed, some species require little more effort than casting the
seed on the soil and waiting for growth. Most wildflowers, however,
require specific soil and temperature conditions, a certain degree of
ongoing personal attention and most of all, patience. We have tried, in this
catalog, to assist you in your wildflower selection by labeling each species
with an average "planting success" rate on a scale of 10% to 100%.
Wildflower species with a lower percentage ratio may require more
of your time and attention, but will be worth your effort. Additional information
about the temperament of each species is included within the description.
Unlike ornamental flower or vegetable seeds, most of the wildflower seeds
in our catalog have not been genetically altered to achieve specific
traits such as rapid germination, height, color or adaptation to specific soil
types or climates. Each species has been tested for purity and germination
by an independent laboratory and meets our high standard of quality before
we make the seed available to you for planting.
As wildflower enthusiasts, we want to produce in two to three years a display
of color to match that which has taken Mother Nature hundreds of years to
achieve. Nature plays an important role in the success or failure of all
wildflower plantings. Adverse weather conditions such as drought, hail,
or excessive rainfall-obviously beyond human control-may seriously affect
the success of your wildflowers. Soil or drainage problems in your planting
area may also hamper germination of your seeds; interpretation of the best
possible planting area is the customer's responsibility.
At Wildseed Farms we are anxious for your success with wildflower gardening.
Additional help and technical advice is available simply by calling our toll
free number. (1-800-848-0078) We cannot, however, assume liability for the
results obtained based on advice given, nor can we be responsible for
substandard performance of our product due to conditions beyond our control.