SONGBIRD WILDFLOWERS, Seeds Mix

The Songbird Wildflower Mix is a carefully formulated blend of 12 annual and perennial species — including sunflowers, coneflowers, cosmos, bachelor buttons, and more — chosen specifically for their ability to produce seed heads and blooms that attract and feed seed-loving songbirds. Cardinals, Goldfinches, and Buntings are among the regulars. Plant this mix and enjoy a two-season benefit: a beautiful, colorful wildflower garden all summer, followed by birds foraging through the standing seed heads in fall.

Coverage by Packet Size

• Small Packet (1,000 seeds) — approx. 5 sq ft
• 10 g (approx. 4,474 seeds) — approx. 75 sq ft
• 1 oz (approx. 12,500 seeds) — approx. 125 sq ft
• ¼ lb bag — approx. 500 sq ft

Mix Composition (by weight)

• Wheat (A) — 20%
• Hybrid Pearl Millet (A) — 17%
• Black Oil Sunflower (A) — 15%
• Safflower (A) — 12%
• Bachelor Button Polka Dot Mix (A) — 10%
• Purple Coneflower (P) — 9%
• Cosmos (A) — 6%
• African Marigold ‘Crackerjack’ (A) — 4%
• Mexican Hat (P) — 2%
• Love-Lies-Bleeding (A) — 2%
• Black-Eyed Susan (A) — 2%
• Rigid Goldenrod (P) — 1%

A = Annual, P = Perennial

Sowing Guide

When to sow outdoors (recommended): 1–2 weeks before the average last spring frost. For a staggered approach, sow half 4 weeks before the average last frost and the remainder 1–2 weeks after.

Direct sowing only: Starting indoors is not recommended for this mix. Scatter seed and rake in lightly to a depth of ¼ inch. Ensure seeds are covered so birds cannot spot and remove them before germination.

Sowing rate: Approx. 25 seeds per sq ft; covers approx. 400 sq ft at ¼ lb.