Section 7: Selecting Wildflowers by Natural Vegetative Region
Anchor: #i1011517Natural Vegetative Regions
The following tables list the selected wildflowers for each district according to their Natural Vegetative Region. The table also provides the colors of each flower, mixture rates, single seeding rates and the area of the state where each variety thrives.
Figure 3-3. Natural Vegetative Regions of Texas. Courtesy Texas Parks & Wildlife.
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Common and Scientific Names |
Percent Per Mix |
Individual Rates Per Acre |
General Information |
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Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) |
46% |
20 lbs. |
State flower of Texas. Blue with white trim on spikes. Most common wildflower on roadsides and pastures. Legume family (nitrogen fitting). Needs well drained soil and prefers full sun. Blooms from March-May. 12-24 inches high. 13,500 seeds per pound. |
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Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) |
20% |
10 lbs. |
Hardy annual that is easily established. Red flowers with yellow trim. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from May-July. 1½-2 feet. 153,000 seeds per pound. |
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Missouri Primrose (Oenothera missouriensis) |
9% |
5 lbs. |
Hardy perennial. Heavy bloomer with large yellow four petalled flowers. Likes dry soil and full sun. Blooms from May-September. 6-14 inches. 80,700 seeds per pound. |
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Prairie Verbena (Verbena bipinnatifida) |
7% |
6 lbs. |
Annual or short-lived perennial. Purple blooms. Prefers full sun. Popularly planted with Pink Evening Primrose. Blooms from April-November. 4-12 inches. 450,000 seeds per pound. |
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Purple Horsemint or Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora) |
5% |
3 lbs. |
Hardy annual or perennial. Blooms are purple-lavender. Likes dry soil and full sun. Blooms from April-October. 1-3 feet. 819,000 seeds per pound. |
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Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) |
4% |
1-3 lbs. |
Hardy perennial. Soft pink four petalled flower. Popularly planted with Prairie Verbena. Blooms from March-November. 8-16 inches. 864,000 seeds per pound. |
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Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) |
4% |
2 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Heavy bloomer. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate wet or dry soil. Blooms from March-July. 1-3 feet. 1,400,000 seeds per pound. |
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Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) |
3% |
2 lbs. |
Annual or short-lived perennial. Yellow with large brown domed center. Partial shade to full sun. Blooms from April-November. 2-3 feet. 1,710,000 seeds per pound. |
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Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnaris) |
2% |
2 lbs. |
Annual or perennial. Red and yellow bordered flowers look like little Mexican hats. Full sun to partial shade with well drained soil. Blooms from April-September. 2-3 feet. 1,230,200 seeds per pound. |
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Common and Scientific Names |
Percent Per Mix |
Individual Rates Per Acre |
General Information |
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Bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) |
44% |
20 lbs. |
State flower of Texas. Blue with white trim on spikes. Most common wildflower on roadsides and pastures. Legume family (nitrogen fitting). Needs well drained soil and prefers full sun. Blooms from March-May. 12-24 inches high. 13,500 seeds per pound. |
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Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) |
19% |
10 lbs. |
Hardy annual that is easily established. Red flowers with yellow trim. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from May-July. 1½-2 feet. 153,000 seeds per pound. |
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Annual Phlox or Drummond Phlox (Phlox drummondii) |
19% |
8 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Blooms are red, pink, white and shades of rose. Likes dry soil and full sun. Blooms from February-June. 8-24 inches. 234,000 seeds per pound. |
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Prairie Verbena (Verbena bipinnatifida) |
6% |
6 lbs. |
Annual or short-lived perennial. Purple blooms. Prefers full sun. Popularly planted with Pink Evening Primrose. Blooms from April-November. 4-12 inches. 450,000 seeds per pound. |
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Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis) |
4% |
3 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Yellow flower petals clasp around stem with black cone center. Likes dry or wet soils with full sun. Blooms from April-June. 1½-2 feet. 800,000 seeds per pound. |
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Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) |
4% |
2 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Heavy bloomer. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate wet or dry soil. Blooms from March-July. 1-3 feet. 1,400,000 seeds per pound. |
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Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) |
3% |
1-3 lbs. |
Hardy perennial. Soft pink four petalled flower. Popularly planted with Prairie Verbena. Blooms from March-November. 8-16 inches. 864,000 seeds per pound. |
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Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa) |
1% |
¼ lbs. |
Annual, perennial or biennial. Blooms red with color variations of purple, orange, pink, yellow, white, etc. throughout the state. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from March-May. 6-18 inches. 5,100,000 seeds per pound. |
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Common and Scientific Names |
Percent Per Mix |
Individual Rates Per Acre |
General Information |
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Bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) |
45% |
20 lbs. |
State flower of Texas. Blue with white trim on spikes. Most common wildflower on roadsides and pastures. Legume family (nitrogen fitting). Needs well drained soil and prefers full sun. Blooms from March-May. 12-24 inches high. 13,500 seeds per pound. |
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Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) |
18% |
10 lbs. |
Hardy annual that is easily established. Red flowers with yellow trim. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from May-July. 1½-2 feet. 153,000 seeds per pound. |
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Missouri Primrose (Oenothera missouriensis) |
12% |
5 lbs. |
Hardy perennial. Heavy bloomer with large yellow four petalled flowers. Likes dry soil and full sun. Blooms from May-September. 6-14 inches. 80,700 seeds per pound. |
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Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis) |
8% |
3 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Yellow flower petals clasp around stem with black cone center. Likes dry or wet soils with full sun. Blooms from April-June. 1½-2 feet. 800,000 seeds per pound. |
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Purple Horsemint or Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora) |
6% |
3 lb. |
Hardy annual or perennial. Blooms are purple-lavender. Likes dry soil and full sun. Blooms from April-October. 1-3 feet. 819,000 seeds per pound. |
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Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) |
5% |
2 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Heavy bloomer. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate wet or dry soil. Blooms from March-July. 1-3 feet. 1,400,000 seeds per pound. |
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Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) |
3% |
1-3 lbs. |
Hardy perennial. Soft pink four petalled flower. Popularly planted with Prairie Verbena. Blooms from March-November. 8-16 inches. 864,000 seeds per pound. |
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Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa) |
3% |
2 lbs. |
Annual, perennial or biennial. Blooms red with color variations of purple, orange, pink, yellow, white, etc. throughout the state. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from March-May. 6-18 inches. 5,100,000 seeds per pound. |
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Common and Scientific Names |
Percent Per Mix |
Individual Rates Per Acre |
General Information |
|---|---|---|---|
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Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) |
43% |
20 lbs. |
State flower of Texas. Blue with white trim on spikes. Most common wildflower on roadsides and pastures. Legume family (nitrogen fitting). Needs well drained soil and prefers full sun. Blooms from March-May. 12-24 inches high. 13,500 seeds per pound. |
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Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) |
16% |
10 lbs. |
Hardy annual that is easily established. Red flowers with yellow trim. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from May-July. 1½-2 feet. 153,000 seeds per pound. |
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Annual Phlox or Drummond Phlox (Phlox drummondii) |
16% |
8 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Blooms are red, pink, white and shades of rose. Likes dry soil and full sun. Blooms from February-June. 8-24 inches. 234,000 seeds per pound. |
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Prairie Verbena (Verbena bipinnatifida) |
6% |
6 lbs. |
Annual or short-lived perennial. Purple blooms. Prefers full sun. Popularly planted with Pink Evening Primrose. Blooms from April-November. 4-12 inches. 450,000 seeds per pound. |
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Winecup (Callirhoe involucrata) |
5% |
5 lb. |
Hardy annual. Yellow flower petals clasp around stem with black cone center. Likes dry or wet soils with full sun. Blooms from April-June. 1½-2 feet. 800,000 seeds per pound. |
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Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis) |
5% |
3 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Heavy bloomer. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate wet or dry soil. Blooms from March-July. 1-3 feet. 1,400,000 seeds per pound. |
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Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) |
3% |
1-3 lbs. |
Hardy perennial. Soft pink four petalled flower. Popularly planted with Prairie Verbena. Blooms from March-November. 8-16 inches. 864,000 seeds per pound. |
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Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) |
3% |
2 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Heavy bloomer. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate wet or dry soil. Blooms from March-July. 1-3 feet. 1,400,000 seeds per pound. |
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Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) |
2% |
2 lbs. |
Annual or short-lived perennial. Yellow with large brown domed center. Partial shade to full sun. Blooms from April-November. 2-3 feet. 1,710,000 seeds per pound. |
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Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa) |
1% |
1ž4 lb. |
Annual, perennial or biennial. Blooms red with color variations of purple, orange, pink, yellow, white, etc. throughout the state. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from March-May. 6-18 inches. 5,100,000 seeds per pound. |
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Common and Scientific Names |
Percent Per Mix |
Individual Rates Per Acre |
General Information |
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Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) |
27% |
10 lbs. |
Hardy annual that is easily established. Red flowers with yellow trim. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from May-July. 1½ - 2 feet. 153,000 seeds per pound. |
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Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) |
22% |
12 lbs. |
Hardy perennial. Purple petals with red-orange cone in center. Partial shade to full sun and needs well drained soil. Blooms from April-June. 2 feet. 117,000 seeds per pound. |
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Purple Prairie Clover (Petalostemum purpureum) |
22% |
8 lbs. |
Perennial. Purple blooms. Legume family (nitrogen fitting). Dry soil and full sun. Blooms from June-July. 1-3 feet. 293,000 seeds per pound. |
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Prairie Verbena (Verbena bipinnatifida) |
8% |
6 lbs. |
Annual or short-lived perennial. Purple blooms. Prefers full sun. Popularly planted with Pink Evening Primrose. Blooms from April-November. 4-12 inches. 450,000 seeds per pound. |
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Purple Horsemint or Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora) |
7% |
3 lbs. |
Hardy annual or perennial. Blooms are purple-lavender. Likes dry soil and full sun. Blooms from April-October. 1-3 feet. 819,000 seeds per pound. |
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Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) |
6% |
1 lb. |
Hardy annual. Heavy bloomer. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate wet or dry soil. Blooms from March-July. 1-3 feet. 1,400,000 seeds per pound. |
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Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) |
5% |
2 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Heavy bloomer. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate wet or dry soil. Blooms from March-July. 1-3 feet. 1,400,000 seeds per pound. |
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Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnaris) |
3% |
2 lbs. |
Annual or perennial. Red and yellow bordered flowers look like little Mexican hats. Full sun to partial shade with well drained soil Blooms from April-September. 2-3 feet. 1,230,200 seeds per pound. |
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Common and Scientific Names |
Percent Per Mix |
Individual Rates Per Acre |
General Information |
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Bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) |
45% |
20 lbs. |
State flower of Texas. Blue with white trim on spikes. Most common wildflower on roadsides and pastures. Legume family (nitrogen fitting). Needs well drained soil and prefers full sun. Blooms from March-May. 12-24 inches high. 13,500 seeds per pound. |
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Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) |
20% |
10 lbs. |
Hardy annual that is easily established. Red flowers with yellow trim. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from May-July. 1½-2 feet. 153,000 seeds per pound. |
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Missouri Primrose (Oenothera missouriensis) |
11% |
5 lbs. |
Hardy perennial. Heavy bloomer with large yellow four petalled flowers. Likes dry soil and full sun. Blooms from May-September. 6-14 inches. 80,700 seeds per pound. |
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Purple Horsemint or Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora) |
7% |
3 lbs. |
Hardy annual or perennial. Blooms are purple-lavender. Likes dry soil and full sun. Blooms from April-October. 1-3 feet. 819,000 seeds per pound. |
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Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis |
7% |
3 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Yellow flower petals clasp around stem with black cone center. Likes dry or wet soils with full sun. Blooms from April-June. 1½-2 feet. 800,000 seeds per pound. |
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Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) |
6% |
2 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Heavy bloomer. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate wet or dry soil. Blooms from March-July. 1-3 feet. 1,400,000 seeds per pound. |
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Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) |
3% |
1-3 lbs. |
Hardy perennial. Soft pink four petalled flower. Popularly planted with Prairie Verbena. Blooms from March-November. 8-16 inches. 864,000 seeds per pound. |
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Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa) |
1% |
1/4 lb. |
Annual, perennial or biennial. Blooms red with color variations of purple, orange, pink, yellow, white, etc. throughout the state. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from March-May. 6-18 inches. 5,100,000 seeds per pound. |
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Common and Scientific Names |
Percent Per Mix |
Individual Rates Per Acre |
General Information |
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Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) |
40% |
20 lbs. |
State flower of Texas. Blue with white trim on spikes. Most common wildflower on roadsides and pastures. Legume family (nitrogen fitting). Needs well drained soil and prefers full sun. Blooms from March-May. 12-24 inches high. 13,500 seeds per pound. |
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Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) |
15% |
10 lbs. |
Hardy annual that is easily established. Red flowers with yellow trim. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from May-July. 1½-2 feet. 153,000 seeds per lb. |
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Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) |
12% |
15 lbs. |
Annual. Scarlet to deep red flowers. Partial shade to full sun. Blooms from March-Jay. 6-12 inches. 160,000 seeds per pound. |
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Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) |
8% |
10 lbs. |
Perennial. Bright yellow blooms. Partial to full sun. Blooms from May-July. 2-3 feet. 221,000 seeds per pound. |
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Annual Phlox or Drummond Phlox (Phlox drummondii) |
8% |
8 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Blooms are red, pink, white and shades of rose. Likes dry soil and full sun. Blooms from February-June. 8-24 inches. 234,000 seeds per pound. |
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Prairie Verbena (Verbena bipinnatifida) |
6% |
6 lbs. |
Annual or short-lived perennial. Purple blooms. Prefers full sun. Popularly planted with Pink Evening Primrose. Blooms from April-November. 4-12 inches. 450,000 seeds per pound. |
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Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) |
4% |
1-3 lbs. |
Hardy perennial. Soft pink four petalled flower. Popularly planted with Prairie Verbena. Blooms from March-November. 8-16 inches. 864,000 seeds per pound. |
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Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) |
3% |
2 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Heavy bloomer. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate wet or dry soil. Blooms from March-July. 1-3 feet. 1,400,000 seeds per pound. |
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Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) |
3% |
2 lbs. |
Annual or short-lived perennial. Yellow with large brown domed center. Partial shade to full sun. Blooms from April-November. 2-3 feet. 1,710,000 seeds per pound. |
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Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa) |
1% |
1/4 lb. |
Annual, perennial or biennial. Blooms red with color variations of purple, orange, pink, yellow, white, etc. throughout the state. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from March-May. 6-18 inches. 5,100,000 seeds per pound. |
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Common and Scientific Names |
Percent Per Mix |
Individual Rates Per Acre |
General Information |
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Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) |
24% |
15 lbs. |
Annual. Scarlet to deep red flowers. Partial shade to full sun. Blooms from March-May. 6-12 inches. 160,000 seeds per pound. |
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Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) |
24% |
10 lbs. |
Perennial. Bright yellow blooms. Partial to full sun. Blooms from May-July. 2-3 feet. 221,000 seeds per pound. |
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Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) |
20% |
10-12 lbs. |
Hardy annual that is easily established. Red flowers with yellow trim. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from May-July. 1½-2 feet. 117,000 seeds per lb. |
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Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis) |
10% |
3 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Yellow flower petals clasp around stem with black cone center. Likes dry or wet soils with full sun. Blooms from April-June. 1½-2 feet. 800,000 seeds per pound. |
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Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) |
10% |
1 lb. |
Hardy perennial. Soft pink four petalled flower. Popularly planted with Prairie Verbena. Blooms from March-November. 8-16 inches. 864,000 seeds per pound. |
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Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) |
6% |
2 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Heavy bloomer. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate wet or dry soil. Blooms from March-July. 1-3 feet. 1,400,000 seeds per pound. |
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Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) |
3% |
2 lbs. |
Annual or short-lived perennial. Yellow with large brown domed center. Partial shade to full sun. Blooms from April-November. 2-3 feet. 1,710,000 seeds per pound. |
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Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnaris) |
3% |
2 lbs. |
Annual or perennial. Red and yellow bordered flowers look like little Mexican hats. Full sun to partial shade with well drained soil. Blooms from April-September. 2-3 feet. 1,230,200 seeds per pound. |
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Common and Scientific Names |
Percent Per Mix |
Individual Rates Per Acre |
General Information |
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Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) |
30% |
10 lbs. |
Hardy annual that is easily established. Red flowers with yellow trim. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from May-July. 1½-2 feet. 153,000 seeds per pound. |
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Purple Prairie Clover (Petalostemum purpureum) |
24% |
8 lbs. |
Perennial. Purple blooms. Legume family (nitrogen fitting). Dry soil and full sun. Blooms from June-July. 1-3 feet. 293,000 seeds per pound. |
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Missouri Primrose (Oenothera missouriensis) |
17% |
5 lbs. |
Hardy perennial. Heavy bloomer with large yellow four petalled flowers. Likes dry soil and full sun. Blooms from May-September. 6-14 inches. 80,700 seeds per pound. |
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Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis) |
10% |
3 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Yellow flower petals clasp around stem with black cone center. Likes dry or wet soils with full sun. Blooms from April-June. 1½-2 feet. 800,000 seeds per pound. |
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Purple Horsemint or Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora) |
10% |
3 lbs. |
Hardy annual or perennial. Blooms are purple-lavender. Likes dry soil and full sun. Blooms from April-October. 1-3 feet. 819,000 seeds per pound. |
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Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) |
6% |
2 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Heavy bloomer. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate wet or dry soil. Blooms from March-July. 1-3 feet. 1,400,000 seeds per pound. |
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Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnaris) |
3% |
2 lbs. |
Annual or perennial. Red and yellow bordered flowers look like little Mexican hats. Full sun to partial shade with well drained soil. Blooms from April-September. 2-3 feet. 1,230,200 seeds per pound. |
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Common and Scientific Names |
Percent Per Mix |
Individual Rates Per Acre |
General Information |
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Bluebonnets (Lupinus teqxensis) |
42% |
20 lbs. |
State flower of Texas. Blue with white trim on spikes. Most common wildflower on roadsides and pastures. Legume family (nitrogen fitting). Needs well drained soil and prefers full sun. Blooms from March-May. 12-24 inches high. 13,500 seeds per pound. |
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Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) |
19% |
10 lbs. |
Hardy annual that is easily established. Red flowers with yellow trim. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from May-July. 1½-2 feet. 153,000 seeds per pound. |
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Annual Phlox or Drummond Phlox (Phlox drummondii) |
18% |
8 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Blooms are red, pink, white and shades of rose. Likes dry soil and full sun. Blooms from February-June. 8-24 inches. 234,000 seeds per pound. |
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Prairie Verbena (Verbena bipinnatifida) |
6% |
6 lbs. |
Annual or short-lived perennial. Purple blooms. Prefers full sun. Popularly planted with Pink Evening Primrose. Blooms from April-November. 4-12 inches. 450,000 seeds per pound. |
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Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis) |
6% |
3 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Yellow flower petals clasp around stem with black cone center. Likes dry or wet soils with full sun. Blooms from April-June. 1½-2 feet. 800,000 seeds per pound. |
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Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) |
5% |
2 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Heavy bloomer. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate wet or dry soil. Blooms from March-July. 1-3 feet. 1,400,000 seeds per pound. |
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Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) |
3% |
1-3 lbs. |
Hardy perennial. Soft pink four petalled flower. Popularly planted with Prairie Verbena. Blooms from March-November. 8-16 inches. 864,000 seeds per pound. |
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Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa) |
1% |
1/4 lb. |
Annual, perennial or biennial. Blooms red with color variations of purple, orange, pink, yellow, white, etc. throughout the state. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from March-May. 6-18 inches. 5,100,000 seeds per pound. |
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100% |
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Common and Scientific Names |
Percent Per Mix |
Individual Rates Per Acre |
General Information |
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Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) |
45% |
10 lbs. |
Hardy annual that is easily established. Red flowers with yellow trim. Needs well drained soil and full sun. Blooms from May-July. 1½-2 feet. 153,000 seeds per pound. |
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Purple Prairie Clover (Petalostemum purpureum) |
24% |
8 lbs. |
Perennial. Purple blooms. Legume family (nitrogen fitting). Dry soil and full sun. Blooms from June-July. 1-3 feet. 293,000 seeds per pound. |
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Prairie Verbena (Verbena bipinnatifida) |
7% |
6 lbs. |
Annual or short-lived perennial. Purple blooms. Prefers full sun. Popularly planted with Pink Evening Primrose. Blooms from April-November. 4-12 inches. 450,000 seeds per pound. |
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Purple Horsemint or Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora) |
12% |
3 lbs. |
Hardy annual or perennial. Blooms are purple-lavender. Likes dry soil and full sun. Blooms from April-October. 1-3 feet. 819,000 seeds per pound. |
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Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) |
8% |
2 lbs. |
Hardy annual. Heavy bloomer. Prefers full sun, but will tolerate wet or dry soil. Blooms from March-July. 1-3 feet. 1,400,000 seeds per pound. |
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Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnaris) |
4% |
1-2 lbs. |
Annual or perennial. Red and yellow bordered flowers look like little Mexican hats. Full sun to partial shade with well drained soil. Blooms from April-September. 2-3 feet. 1,230,200 seeds per pound. |
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100% |