Southwest Wildflower Mix – Heat-Tolerant Blooms for Low-Elevation Landscapes | Sacred Plant Co

Southwest Wildflower Mix

Bring rugged beauty to your desert-adjacent landscape with Sacred Plant Co’s Southwest Wildflower Seed Mix—formulated for hot, dry climates and low elevations below 7,000 feet in Arizona, New Mexico, Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Utah.

Blending hardy annuals and long-lasting perennials, this mix supports pollinators while thriving in challenging conditions. It’s your go-to seed mix for bold blooms in drought-prone environments.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Specifically adapted to dry, hot Southwestern climates

• Grows 36–48 inches tall under normal conditions

• Packed with pollinator-supporting native species

• Resilient to heat and drought once established

• Contains hard/dormant seeds for staggered germination and long bloom cycles

Full Seed Mix Composition:

• 15% Baby's Breath, Annual (Gypsophila elegans)

• 13% Candytuft, Annual (Iberis umbellata)

• 9% Scarlet Flax (Linum grandiflorum)

• 9% Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis)

• 8% Blue Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)

• 8% Blue Flax (Linum perenne)

• 6% Lance-Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)

• 6% Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

• 6% Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella)

• 3% Dwarf Evening Primrose (Oenothera caespitosa)

• 2% Annual Phlox (Phlox drummondii)

• 2% Red Corn Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)

• 2% Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea)

• 1.5% Spurred Snapdragon (Linaria maroccana)

• 1.5% Clasping Coneflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis)

• 1.5% Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera)

• 1.5% Catchfly (Silene armeria)

• 1% Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria)

• 1% Sweet Alyssum, Tall White (Lobularia maritima)

• 1% Lemon Mint (Monarda citriodora)

• 1% Blue Sage (Salvia farinacea)

• 0.5% Showy Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa)

• 0.5% Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

How to Use:

Prepare your site by removing weeds and loosening the soil. Broadcast the seed, then rake lightly. Seeds should be covered 2–3 times their thickness, or drilled to no more than ¼ inch deep. Keep soil moist until germination.

Seeding Rate:

• ¼ LB covers 500–1,000 sq ft

• 1 LB covers 2,000–4,000 sq ft

For a meadow-like look, use the lower end of the range. For lush, dense coverage, go higher.

Best Time to Plant:
Plant in spring when soil reaches 55°F, or fall for dormant seeding in mild-winter regions.

Southwest Wildflower Mix – Frequently Asked Questions for Dry Climate Planting

When is the best time to plant in the Southwest?
Early to mid-spring is ideal once soil temps reach 55°F. Fall dormant seeding can also work well, especially in Southern AZ and NM.

Will these wildflowers bloom the first year?
Yes. The mix includes annuals for first-year color and perennials for lasting returns in years to follow.

What regions is this mix best for?
This mix performs best in low-elevation areas of AZ, NM, UT, Southern CA, and Southern NV—especially those with hot, dry summers.

How tall do the plants grow?
Most flowers in this mix reach 36–48 inches under average growing conditions.

Can I plant this mix in raised beds or containers?
Yes. For smaller settings, increase seed density and use deeper containers with good drainage. It performs best in open spaces with full sun exposure.

Why is there a wide range in the seeding rate?
It depends on the look you want:

• 500 sq ft/lb: For meadow-like, lightly scattered wildflowers

• 750 sq ft/lb: For standard garden-style density

• 1,000 sq ft/lb: For a dense, almost solid wildflower stand

Is this mix good for pollinators and native restoration?
Absolutely. The species in this mix provide nectar and habitat for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while helping restore native plant communities and improve soil structure.

Are these seeds untreated and chemical-free?
Yes. All seeds are non-GMO, untreated, and selected for purity (95–99%) and viability (70–95%).