Perennial seed mixture

Reading, PA(Zone 6a)

I have a big, steep hill which is covered with vinca. I have been slowly planting perennials on the hill - adding a handful each year. Because of the size of the hill not much of the perennial color is seen. This year I thought I might broadcast a perennial seed mixture to get even more plants started. I did a search online for perennial seed mixture and only came up with wild flowers. I'd like to find a mix of larger flower perennials since the small flowers aren't really seen. I was hoping someone might have a suggestion of where I might find a nice mixture of seeds. I live in zone 6 - south of Reading, PA.

Things that have grown well are hardy hibiscus, echinacea, rudbeckia, batchelor's button, gaillardia and of course vinca. I do have the hill covered with soaker hoses. It's also really hard to plant the hill since it is so steep so that's why I'm sticking to perennials.

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Lititz, PA(Zone 6b)

I don't think I'd broadcast perennial seeds over that area. It's a good idea in theory but there are issues. Two major issues with that are, how much shade is the vinca putting down that will keep seeds from germinating. A good answer to that question would be to see how many weeds grow on their own within the vinca. Secondly, unless you can be assured of seed harvest time and care of the seeds while in storage, the seed mixes available at the stores aren't that great.

My opinion would be to continue planting perennials and I would also add daylilies up there. I think that would be an environment they would do well in. Good luck, it certainly looks good in the pic.

Anne Arundel,, MD(Zone 7b)

I agree with Seq. I don't think a seed mix would have much luck. The perennials that you have started will be adding their own seeds

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