package of 80,000 wildflower seeds - hummingbird and butterfly wild flower seeds collection - 23 varieties of pure non-gmo flower seeds for planting including milkweed, nasturtium, and forget me not mountain valley seed company grow a beautiful, colorful wildflower garden with our national hummingbird & butterfly seed collection. includes 23 wild flower varieties such as milkweed plants for monarch butterflies, nasturtium flower seeds, forget me not seeds, and zinnia flower seeds. this wildflower blend grows a season-long charm that lives up to its name attracting hummingbirds to the garden all summer long. growing insect-friendly flowers is the single most important way you can help bolster your local honey bee population. wildflower seed type: mix of 23 varieties. 69% annual, 16% perennial, and 15% biennial. sow indoors or outdoors: wildflower blends are easy to grow from seed and recommended for direct outdoor sowing after the frost. mix wildflower seeds with sand to increase visibility during sowing. broadcast the seed/sand over a weeded area (this package covers up to 250 square feet) and evenly rake and lightly tamp wildflower seeds into the soil. germination for the 23 varieties occurs between 10 - 30 days. wildflower seeds may also be sown in the fall and will be dormant until spring. days to maturity: varies. hardiness zone: 2-10. wildflower growth habit: blend of various 24 - 48" tall wildflowers with 12 - 15" spreads of blooms. soil preference: average, loamy, medium-moist, well-drained. light preference: full sun. this mix promises an exciting and unpredictable explosion of summertime favorites perfect for wild and untamed flower beds. wildflowers are one of the easiest, hardiest, and fastest-growing flowers available to gardeners. do not use pesticides as they are harmful to bees.