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high desert wildflower seeds Rocky Mountain Wildflower Seed Mix for High Elevations 1 lbRocky Mountain Wildflower Seed Mix for High Elevations Bring resilient, high country color to a mountain landscape. We blended this wildflower seed mix from native and adaptive species curated to flourish at 6,000 feet and above, across Western mountain climates like Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Montana. It is built for the dry, rocky, well drained soils those elevations are known for, pairing fast annuals with long lived perennials so the planting
🏔️ Rocky Mountain Wildflower Seed Mix for High Elevations
Bring resilient, high-country color to a mountain landscape. We blended this wildflower seed mix from native and adaptive species curated to flourish at 6,000 feet and above, across Western mountain climates like Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Montana. It is built for the dry, rocky, well-drained soils those elevations are known for, pairing fast annuals with long-lived perennials so the planting carries continuous color from late spring to first frost. These are quality, US-grown seeds, non-GMO, pesticide-free, and never coated with synthetic chemicals.
🌸 Expect a layered display that reaches 36 to 48 inches tall: Giant Mix Columbine and Rocky Mountain Penstemon alongside golden blanketflower, glowing California poppy, and sky-blue flax and cornflower, with Shasta and African daisies, fleabane, black-eyed Susan, and crisp white baby's breath and sweet alyssum filling in throughout. With roughly 45 percent annuals for first-season color and 55 percent biennials and perennials for staying power, the mix gets more beautiful every year and shrugs off summer dry spells once established. New to sowing a meadow? Our How to Grow Wildflowers from Seed guide walks you through it step by step.
Curated to flourish at 6,000 feet and above with minimal irrigation.
Drought-tolerant species suited to lean, well-drained mountain ground.
Nectar-rich blooms that draw bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
Sow before snowfall and let winter cold-stratify the seed for spring.
Gardening in a different climate? Reach for our Southwest Wildflower Mix for hot, dry, low-elevation gardens, or our Northeast Wildflower Mix for cold Northeastern landscapes.
🌱 From the Sacred Plant Co Farm. Sacred Plant Co is a soil-first farm. Our own farm in Colorado earned a groundbreaking Haney Soil Health Score of 25.4, a number that surpasses the soil biology measured in pristine forest land. That score is the heart of who we are. We believe healthier soil grows more complex, more resilient plants, and that philosophy is the standard behind everything we grow and everything we carry.
Product Specifications
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Rocky Mountain Wildflower Mix |
| Botanical Composition | Multi-species blend (19 wildflower species) |
| Format | Wildflower seed mix (annuals and perennials) |
| Available Weights | 1/2 oz, 1 oz, 2 oz, 4 oz, 1/2 lb, 1 lb |
| Mature Height | 36 to 48 inches |
| Recommended Elevation | 6,000 ft and above |
| Recommended Region | Western mountain climates (CO, UT, AZ, MT and similar) |
| Bloom Composition | About 45% annuals, 55% biennials and perennials |
| Grade | Non-GMO, untreated (pesticide-free, uncoated) |
| Seed Purity | 95 to 99 percent |
| Germination / Viability | 70 to 95 percent |
| Testing Status | Seed purity and germination tested, per lot |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Full Seed Mix Composition
- 16% Baby's Breath, Annual (Gypsophila elegans)
- 16% Wallflower, Siberian (Erysimum allionii)
- 14% Blue Flax (Linum perenne)
- 9% Cornflower, Blue (Centaurea cyanus)
- 8% California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
- 8% Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata)
- 4% Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum)
- 4% Sweet William Pinks (Dianthus barbatus)
- 4% Rocket Larkspur (Delphinium ajacis)
- 3% Catchfly (Silene armeria)
- 2.5% African Daisy (Dimorphotheca sinuata)
- 2.5% African Stick Daisy (Dimorphotheca aurantiaca)
- 2% Giant Mix Columbine (Aquilegia spp.)
- 2% Rocky Mountain Penstemon (Penstemon strictus)
- 1% Godetia, Dwarf (Clarkia amoena)
- 1% Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria)
- 1% Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron speciosus)
- 1% Sweet Alyssum, Tall White (Lobularia maritima)
- 1% Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
🌱 How to Plant
Loosen the top 1/4 inch of soil so seed makes good contact with bare ground. Broadcast the seed evenly, rake lightly to cover, tamp it down, and water gently. Keep the soil moist until germination. Once established, these high-altitude wildflowers tolerate summer dry spells.
Seeding rate
1/4 lb covers 500 to 1,000 sq ft, 1 lb covers 2,000 to 4,000 sq ft, or 5 lbs covers 10,000 to 20,000 sq ft. Use the lower end of the range for a natural meadow look, and the upper end for a fuller, denser stand.
Best time to plant: dormant sow in fall before snowfall, which gives the seed natural stratification over winter, or sow in early spring after snowmelt for quicker first-season blooms.
Safety & Responsible Use
This is a horticultural seed mix for planting and ornamental use, not for human or animal consumption. One species in the blend, Rocket Larkspur (Delphinium ajacis), can be harmful if eaten, so we suggest keeping the seeds and growing plants out of reach of children, pets, and grazing animals. Wash your hands after sowing, and store unused seed in a cool, dry place away from food.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For guidance specific to your situation, consult a qualified professional.
🌼 Our 100% Money-Back Guarantee
Our policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Anytime, for any reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which elevations and regions is this seed mix made for?
We designed this mix for high-elevation Western mountain gardens at 6,000 feet and above, including Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Montana, and similar regions. The species are chosen to flourish in the dry, rocky, well-drained soils typical of the mountains, with minimal irrigation once they are established.
Will these wildflowers bloom the first year?
Yes. About 45 percent of the mix is fast annuals, so you get colorful blooms in the very first season. The remaining 55 percent is biennials and perennials that return and spread over the years that follow, so the planting grows more beautiful over time and carries continuous color from late spring to first frost.
When should I plant, and how much seed do I need?
For best results, dormant sow in fall before snowfall, which gives the seed natural stratification over winter, or sow in early spring after snowmelt for quicker first-season blooms. For coverage, 1/4 lb covers 500 to 1,000 square feet, 1 lb covers 2,000 to 4,000 square feet, and 5 lbs covers 10,000 to 20,000 square feet. Use the lower end of the rate for a natural meadow look and the upper end for a fuller, denser stand. Keep the soil moist until germination; once established, these high-altitude wildflowers tolerate summer dry spells.
Are these seeds treated or GMO, and what if I am not happy with them?
Every batch is non-GMO, pesticide-free, and never coated with synthetic chemicals, just clean seed selected for purity of 95 to 99 percent and tested for germination at 70 to 95 percent, so you know exactly what is going in the ground. That same transparency runs through our 100% money-back guarantee. Our policy is simple: if you aren't happy, send it back and receive a full refund. Anytime, for any reason.
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