Hillside Wildflower Fertilizer for Drought-Tolerant Wildflowers
$37.99
🌾 Old Cobblers Farm™ Hillside Wildflower Fertilizer for Drought-Tolerant Wildflowers
NPK Ratio: 8-4-12
A nutrient-rich blend designed specifically for drought-tolerant wildflowers that thrive in dry, sloped, and well-drained environments. The elevated potassium level enhances stress resistance, water retention, and overall plant resilience, while nitrogen supports foliage and phosphorus drives deep root and bloom development.
✅ 20 Wildflowers That Benefit from 8-4-12 Fertilizer
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella)
Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera)
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Blue Flax (Linum lewisii)
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata)
Penstemon (Penstemon spp.)
Indian Blanket (Gaillardia aristata)
Showy Goldenrod (Solidago speciosa)
Desert Marigold (Baileya multiradiata)
Tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria)
Rocky Mountain Bee Plant (Cleome serrulata)
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)
Wild Flax (Linum perenne)
Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum)
Tidy Tips (Layia platyglossa)
Gilia (Gilia tricolor)
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)
🧤 Application Instructions
📅 Frequency
Stage | When to Apply |
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Initial | Early spring after frost; warm soil |
Follow-Up | Every 6–8 weeks in growing season |
Final Feeding | Early fall to prep for dormancy |
📏 Application Rate
Area Size | Fertilizer Amount |
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100 sq ft | 1 lb (0.45 kg) |
10 sq ft | ¼ cup (approx. 60 g) |
🛠️ Application Method
Soil Preparation
Clear weeds and debris
Loosen top 2–3 inches with a rake
Lightly water if soil is dry
Fertilizing
Wear gloves
Use a scoop to broadcast fertilizer evenly
Rake lightly to mix into topsoil
Water Activation
Water thoroughly to activate nutrients
Avoid overwatering on slopes to reduce runoff
🌱 Ideal Soil Conditions
Factor | Recommended Range / Action |
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Soil pH | 6.0 to 7.0 — Slightly acidic to neutral |
Soil Type | Sandy loam or loamy soil — avoid heavy clay or overly sandy soils |
Soil Moisture | Moist but well-drained — allow top layer to dry between watering |
Organic Matter | Incorporate compost or aged manure to retain moisture and improve structure |
Sunlight | Full sun — 6–8+ hours daily for best flowering |
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