When choosing wildflowers it is best if you know the botanical names of what you want, and then check the packaging. By law, wildflowers must be listed by genus and species. There are also a number of easy to plant and grow wildflower products that can add to your ultimate success. If you want only a few specific wildflowers, purchasing growing plants or buying seed packets may be your best choice. Started plants offer you the advantage of avoiding the germination stage and may give you a better idea of what a plant really looks like.
Mixtures are a popular way of purchasing wildflowers.
While there are started-plant mixtures available, seed mixtures are among the most common combinations. Mixtures offer the advantage of combining a wide range of species that offer the opportunity for a full season of color and growth. Mixtures also offer the free-form look of varying heights, sizes and colors, one of the natural appeals of wildflowers. These mixes are usually clearly designated for a certain region. They have been specially blended with annuals and perennials suited to a particular growing area, which takes some of the guess work out of what will grow where.