Wildflower seeds are a great way to bring more beauty and biodiversity into your yard, but many people have questions about how they should be planted. The answer is that there are a few different ways to get wildflowers to grow.
You can just throw the seeds on the ground, but this doesn’t always work especially if you want to plant them in an area where grass and weeds already are growing. In this article, I’ll go over the best ways to plant wildflower seeds so that you can get the most beautiful flowers in your yard.
Can You Just Throw Wildflower Seeds On The Ground?
The answer is “sometimes”.
Yes, you can just throw the seeds on the ground. Wildflowers are actually very easy to grow, which means you won’t have to do much work if you want to plant them in your garden.
However, there are some things you should know about planting wildflower seeds. For example, different types of flowers have different needs and not all of them will grow in your yard.
If you plan to plant wildflowers in your garden, it’s important to understand how they grow. Some wildflowers need full sun, while others prefer partial shade. Some need dry soil and others do best in moist environments. The type of soil you have also matters because different wildflower seeds will only grow in certain types. For example, some require sandy or rocky soil while others prefer fertile ground with lots of nutrients.
After you know what kind of soil you have and which wildflower seeds will grow best in it, you can start planting.
First, make sure the area where you plan to plant your flowers is free of grass or weeds. Then sow some seeds into the ground and cover them with a thin layer of soil. Water the area to help the seeds take root, and then wait for them to grow.
How Many Seeds Do I Need?
It depends on how many plants you want, and how big they’ll get. For example, if you want to cover a small patch of ground with wildflowers, like in your front yard or along the sidewalk by your house, then one packet of seeds should be enough to do the job. If you’re going for something more ambitious (like planting an entire field), then expect to spend some money on seed packets!
A packet of (Daisy) wildflower seeds from a store like Home Depot will usually have around 150 seeds in it. If you want to cover a large amount of ground, then you’ll need to buy more than one packet. You can also get started with fewer seeds by planting them closer together and thinning them out later on.
What is the best time to plant wildflower seeds?
The best time to plant wildflower seeds is in the fall season, specifically during the months of September and October.
The reason for this is because the temperature during these months are just right for germinating wildflowers. The temperatures are neither too hot nor too cold, allowing the seeds to germinate without being affected by the weather. Also, during these months, there are fewer weeds in your garden that may compete with your wildflowers for sunlight and water.
If you wish to plant your wildflowers early in the fall season then you should make sure that you have a warm place where they can grow. If not, then it would be best if you waited until later when everything has already gone dormant and there are no more weeds growing around your garden so that your flowers can grow freely without being hindered by any other plants or insects nearby.
How Much Sun Does A Wildflower Need?
Most blooming wildflowers need at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, especially in their early stages to be able to bloom. Some species need more, while others can handle less. But, if you have plants that need a lot of sun and are getting less than that, they may not bloom or they may be stunted.
If you can provide your garden with 6 hours of intense sunlight every day, it will maximize the growth rate of your plants and ensure that they have enough energy to produce beautiful blooms!
How Much Water Do Wildflowers Need?
Wildflowers need moist soil that has just been watered, so the water can seep down into the soil and reach the roots of the plant. If you’re planting wildflowers in the ground, make sure their roots are not sitting in dry dirt.
You should water your wildflowers every couple of days if the soil around them feels dry.
So the amount of water your flowers need will depend on the type of wildflower you’re growing, where you live and the time of year. In general, most wildflowers do best when they have enough water to keep their roots moist but not so much that the soil becomes soggy.
Best Wildflowers to grow
- Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
- Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
- Bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
- Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
- Carolina larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum)
- Coreopsis
- Daisy Fleabane (Erigeron annuus)
- Goldenrod (Solidago)
- Harebells (Campanula rotundifolia)
- Aromatic aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)
- Heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens)
- Hollyhock – Alcea rosea
- Honesty – Lunaria annua
- Lady’s smock – Cardamine pratensis
- Lady’s tresses – Spiranthes spiralis
- Lobelia – Lobelia inflata
- Lupine – Lupinus polyphyllus
- Yarrow
- Queen Anne’s lace (wild carrot)
Conclusion
In conclusion, yes, you can throw wildflower seeds on the ground.
But it’s not as simple as it sounds. You have to make sure that you’re planting the right kinds of seeds in the right conditions and at the right time of year. If you follow these guidelines, though, you’ll be well on your way to having a beautiful garden full of colorful blooms!
Happy Planting 🙂
