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Hillside Wildflower Fertilizer for Drought-Tolerant Wildflowers

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$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

StageWhen to Apply
InitialEarly spring after frost; warm soil
Follow-UpEvery 6–8 weeks in growing season
Final FeedingEarly fall to prep for dormancy

📏 Application Rate

Area SizeFertilizer Amount
100 sq ft1 lb (0.45 kg)
10 sq ft¼ 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

FactorRecommended Range / Action
Soil pH6.0 to 7.0 — Slightly acidic to neutral
Soil TypeSandy loam or loamy soil — avoid heavy clay or overly sandy soils
Soil MoistureMoist but well-drained — allow top layer to dry between watering
Organic MatterIncorporate compost or aged manure to retain moisture and improve structure
SunlightFull sun — 6–8+ hours daily for best flowering

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