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Ground Wildflower Fertilizer for Sun-Loving Wildflowers

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$37.99

๐ŸŒผ Product Overview

Old Cobblers Farmโ„ข Ground Wildflower Fertilizer for Sun-Loving Wildflowers
NPK Ratio: 5-10-10
Purpose: High in phosphorus and potassium, this blend promotes deep rooting, abundant blooms, and overall plant vigor โ€” perfect for nutrient-hungry, sun-loving wildflowers in open garden beds.

โœ… 20 Wildflowers That Benefit from This Fertilizer

  • Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

  • Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

  • Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella)

  • Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.)

  • California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)

  • Lance-leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)

  • Indian Blanket (Gaillardia aristata)

  • Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum ร— superbum)

  • Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)

  • Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera)

  • Oxeye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)

  • Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)

  • Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa)

  • Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

  • New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)

  • Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)

  • Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)

  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

  • Penstemon (Penstemon spp.)

  • Tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria)

๐Ÿงค Application Instructions

๐Ÿ—“ Frequency

Type of PlantingApplication Frequency
New PlantingsAt planting + every 4โ€“6 weeks
Established BedsEvery 4โ€“6 weeks in season

๐Ÿ“ Dosage Guidelines

Area TreatedFertilizer Amount
New Beds (100 sq ft)2โ€“3 lbs
Existing Beds (100 sq ft)1โ€“2 lbs

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Method of Application

At Planting

  • Clear Area โ€“ Remove weeds, debris, and old plant material

  • Loosen Soil โ€“ Till or rake top 4โ€“6 inches of soil

  • Apply Fertilizer โ€“ Scatter evenly using measured scoop

  • Mix In โ€“ Rake gently into the top 2โ€“3 inches

  • Water In โ€“ Water lightly to activate nutrients

For Established Wildflowers

  • Surface Apply โ€“ Sprinkle around base of plants without disturbing roots

  • Water Thoroughly โ€“ Activate nutrients and help with absorption

๐ŸŒฑ Ideal Soil Conditions

FactorRecommended Condition
Soil TypeSandy loam or well-drained soil
pH Range6.0 to 7.0 (neutral to slightly acidic)
MoistureMoist but not soggy; ensure good drainage
Organic MatterAdd compost to improve water retention and nutrient availability
Soil TestingOptional but recommended to tailor amendments

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