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Ground Wildflower Fertilizer for Drought-Tolerant Wildflowers

Price

$37.99

🌾 Product Overview

Old Cobblers Farm™ Ground Wildflower Fertilizer for Drought-Tolerant Wildflowers
NPK Ratio: 8-4-12
Purpose: This fertilizer provides high potassium for drought resistance and plant resilience, with nitrogen to support foliage and phosphorus to stimulate deep rooting and flowering — all tailored for wildflowers thriving in dry, low-maintenance conditions.

✅ 20 Drought-Tolerant Wildflowers That Benefit from This Fertilizer

  • California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)

  • Blanket Flower (Gaillardia spp.)

  • Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

  • Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

  • Blue Flax (Linum lewisii)

  • Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera)

  • Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata)

  • Penstemon (Penstemon spp.)

  • Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)

  • Indian Blanket (Gaillardia aristata)

  • Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)

  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

  • Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa)

  • Goldenrod (Solidago rigida)

  • Tidy Tips (Layia platyglossa)

  • Gilia (Gilia tricolor)

  • Desert Bluebells (Phacelia campanularia)

  • Globemallow (Sphaeralcea spp.)

  • Tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria)

  • Palmer’s Penstemon (Penstemon palmeri)

🧤 Application Instructions

📅 Timing & Frequency

PhaseWhen to ApplyFrequency
Initial ApplicationAt planting (spring)Once
MaintenanceDuring growing season (spring–fall)Every 8–10 weeks
Dormant SeasonLate fall–winter❌ Do not fertilize

📏 Dosage Guide

Planting Area SizeInitial ApplicationMaintenance Feeding
100 sq ft (9.3 m²)1 lb (0.45 kg)0.75 lb (0.34 kg)

🛠️ How to Apply

  • Prepare Soil

    • Clear debris and weeds

    • Loosen top 3–4 inches with a rake

  • Apply Fertilizer

    • Measure correct dosage

    • Evenly scatter over planting area

  • Incorporate & Water

    • Gently rake into the topsoil

    • Water deeply to activate nutrients

🌱 Ideal Soil Conditions

FactorBest Condition
Soil TypeSandy loam or gravelly soil — well-draining
Soil pH6.0 to 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
MoistureModerately dry — water deeply but infrequently
Organic MatterModerate compost content to retain structure without retaining excess water

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