SEEDS OF BUTTERFLY MIXTURE
Mix of 30 species of annual and perennial flowers specially formulated to attract butterflies and other pollinators. Average height from 20 to 80 cm.
Seeding rate: 2 to 4 grams per square meter. Direct sowing from spring to autumn. Sequential sowings provide nectar and pollen from early summer to late autumn and fill the gaps when food for pollinators becomes scarce.
Species included: Agrostemma githago - Anethum graveolens - Borago officinalis - Callistephus chinensis - Centaurea cyanus - Chrysanthemum segetum - Coreopsis tinctoria - Cynoglossum amabile - Delphinium consolida - Echium plantagineum - Eschscholtzia californica - Fagopyrum esculentum - Iberis umbellata - Lavandula vera - Linum rubrum - Linum usitatissimum - Lotus corniculatus - Malva sylvestris - Melilotus alba - Papaver rhoeas - Phacelia tanacetifolia - Phalaris canariensis - Phlox drummondii - Reseda odorata - Sinapis alba - Trifolium pratense - Tropaeolum majus - Verbena tenuisecta - Vicia sativa - Zinnia elegans
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| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies, Insects |
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| Average germination (%) | 60-80 |
| Climate Zone | Temperate areas, Warm areas |
| Flower colour | Mixed |
| Fragrant | Flower |
| Germination (in days) | 15-30 |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
| Life cycle | Annual, Perennial |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Coastal garden, Cottage garden, Eco-friendly garden, Gardening, Honey producing plant, Low maintenance garden, Restoration, Urban garden, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | No preference |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
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