Is now the time to plant? Where's the best place to buy a good hardy mix of native wildflowers?
I've got sandy soil, and empty flower beds behind my house. It's fenced in, and close to the house, so I don't think wild critters are too much of a problem.
TIA,
Jennifer
South East Wildflowers?
I am not familiar with your area, but a good organic nursery will have quality seed, and even some planting advice for you area.
Here is a link to neat site about South Texas wildflowers;
http://uvalde.tamu.edu/herbarium/
Good luck and i hope they will do great for you.
Josephine.
I've always had excellent germination with these folks seeds. I really like the company. After looking to see what's good for your part of the state, they have lots of seeds and advice.
http://www.seedsource.com/
Jennifer, you may want to check www.wildseedfarms.com They are in Fredricksburg, in the Texas hill country and do a fabulous job. Visit their farm if you get a chance. They will send you a catalog. Gene
Jennifer, I have purchased from Wildseed Farms several times. Both the website and their catalog are filled with useful information. This link takes you directly to the FAQ section.
http://www.wildseedfarms.com/faq_main_page.htm
It is probably too late to sow seed mixes as many varietes need warm temperatures to germinate. Seed planted at the appropriate time will have germinated by now. They overwinter as small rosettes hugging the ground. Then take off rapidly to bloom in the spring (March and April here).
You may wish to prepare the ground right now, buy seed that needs to be planted after danger of frost is over. Then plan on planting spring blooming seed in the fall. By the way, Victoria is in Zone 9a. It won't make any difference with wildflowers, but will if you plant fruit. 9a gives you a wider plant (fruit) choice.
Veronica