Growing Desert Wildflowers

To grow winter and spring wildflowers, plant in the fall (Oct - Dec). Wildflower seeds 'wake up' once the temps reach about 70 degrees F. Try to plant in a very sunny location with about 7 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. Make sure your soil is well-draining.

For better soil, follow our Rich Soil guide or at the very least, mix your existing soil with sand, perlite or even old potting soil.

Do not bury your seeds! The moisture in the soil will decompose them. The little guys need to breathe. Just leave a light dusting of soil on top and tap it down lightly with a rake.

Keep the soil moist until the seeds sprout. Once they begin to grow water periodically only if you notice the plants yellowing or wilting. They shouldn't need too much water.

A couple of weeks after your wildflowers have spent blooms, cut them back. They'll reseed fairly easily.