Arroyo Lupine (Lupinus succulentus)
Bird's Eyes (Gilia tricolor)
Blazing Star (Mentzelia lindleyi)
California Bluebell (Phacelia campanularia)
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
Clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata)
Desert Globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua)
Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata)
Eaton's Penstemon (Penstemon eatonii)
Mountain Phlox (Linanthus grandiflorus)
Pale Evening Primrose (Oenothera pallida)
Palmer Penstemon (Penstemon palmeri)
Peruvian Zinnia (Zinnia peruviana)
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera)
Red Dome Blanketflower (Gaillardia pinnatifida)
Tidy Tips (Layia platyglossa)
The Southwest region of the United States, includes Arizona, New Mexico, and southern Nevada, and southern California. The Southwest is known for its arid climate and unique growing conditions for wildflowers. The soil in this region is often characterized by being dry and rocky, with limited water availability. Despite these challenges, the Southwest is home to a wide variety of wildflowers that have adapted to the harsh growing conditions. For example, the Desert marigold and the Prairie Coneflower can thrive in the hot, dry conditions by using. Additionally, the Southwest receives minimal rainfall, but the occasional seasonal monsoons can provide an influx of moisture, supporting the growth of valued desert species including many cacti and succulents with efficient water-storage mechanisms. The seed mixes selected for this region can border rock gardens, driveways, sidewalks providing colorful native flowers with unique textures and drought-resistant beauty showcasing the southwest landscape, which is rich in colorful native flowers and grasses that keep alive the ancient traditions.
If the soil is thin and dry or sandy then using one of our regional xeriscape seed mixes is recommended. ALWAYS consider the land your soil is on, the microclimate: drainage and soil tilth which shows moisture holding quality of the soil. Low tilth soils have low organic matter and can be improved with compost and greensand, a trade secret to improve soil tilth. These are easy amendments to add that address special considerations of poor soil tilth. Looking at the way water flows will help determine if you have dry soil conditions, think of hills where rain flows down.
Other choices for specific uses can be found in SHOP BY USE section*: Special Use Seed Mixes, Pollinator Seed Mixes, Native Grass Seed Mixes, and Regional Native Wildflower Seed Mixes.
Holland Wildflower Farm began in 1986 when we put our botanical and wildlife research backgrounds to practice at our first home.
info@hollandwildflowerfarm.com
479-283-6709
290 Oneal Ln Elkins, AR 72727
