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I decided not to plant a lot of annuals in my small 9x9 garden plot behind my condo. Since only a few of my perennials came back, I spread wildflowers seeds in that area. It will take about 10 days to 2 weeks to germinate and about a month to bloom. I have never done this before. I can't wait to see what flowers bloom. Anyone else ever planted wildflowers from seed before?

Yes, most of the time it has been very disappointing for me. Some came up but a lot didn't. I think they need to make these mixes for specific areas instead of being so general.
I just planted a free packet of wild flower seeds in my garden house yesterday...so we shall see what comes up & what doesn't...but this packet didn't list what kind of flowers are in it either, I guess cause it was free.

Actually gaKaren, the bag stated that the flowers that will bloom are Larkspur, Poppy, Cosmos etc. but I'm sure the annuals listed will probably come up first, then if I'm lucky, the perennials will bloom this year too. The company was Pennington seed company.

Let me know if any of your flowers bloom.

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That company has a good reputation...hope they all do well for you!
Mine came from Vermont Wild Flower Farm. I ordered some seeds and this was a free pack they included with my order.

Years ago, I sowed a wildflower mix in a large patio pot. It worked out pretty well. I distinctly remember cornflowers and California poppies, because the blue/gold color combo was so striking. There was something pink and something white in there, too... Can't remember what exactly. It was a fun experiment.

I think yours will work better in the ground, and because the brand is a quality one. Perennials are a great bonus; I think mine were all annuals.

Good luck. Hope you'll show pictures when it gets up and blooming!

I planted a wildflower mix years ago and still have some of the somewhat invasive perennials - Dame's Rocket is one. They are being weeded out this year. I've even seen Oxeye daisy seeds in wildflower mixes and they are a horrid invasive here. Baby's Breath is another that can become quite invasive.

If I ever do a wildflower garden again I will make my own mix using my choice of annuals and perennials that are not at all invasive. Even feverfew and shasta daisies can become invasive if one doesn't deadhead. I know you don't need to ask how I know this! LOL

Thanks for all your info. Not only did I sow the seeds outside, since I had so many of them, I put some in a pot on my patio.

I guess it's natural to get good and bad experiences from this so I'll let you know which one I will get.

Feverfew is very invasive here. If I saw it on a label I would definitely pass it by since I don't want it spreading to all my beds. I've always wanted to have an area of wildflowers but I don't have the room.

Feverfew can be turned over with a spade & have it as a filler for many years. It is part of the skeleton of my beds. When flowers die down I will with fever few & quickly looks green & pretty again. I guess it depends on how you want to fuss over your beds. If you want little landscaping spots of flowers that hardly move...its not for you.