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Hillside Wildflower Fertilizer for Light Feeders

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$37.99

🌼 Product Overview

Old Cobblers Farm™ Hillside Wildflower Fertilizer for Light Feeders
NPK Ratio: 5-5-5
Purpose: A balanced, all-purpose fertilizer designed for native wildflowers and perennials that thrive in low-input, well-drained environments like hillsides. Supports moderate foliage growth, strong root systems, and healthy flowering without overstimulation.

🌸 20 Wildflowers Ideal for 5-5-5 Fertilizer

  • California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)

  • Lupine (Lupinus spp.)

  • Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

  • Blanket Flower (Gaillardia spp.)

  • Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.)

  • Penstemon (Penstemon spp.)

  • Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

  • Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

  • Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa)

  • Prairie Clover (Dalea spp.)

  • Tidy Tips (Layia platyglossa)

  • Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea)

  • Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)

  • Indian Blanket (Gaillardia aristata)

  • Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)

  • Wild Flax (Linum lewisii)

  • Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum)

  • Rocky Mountain Bee Plant (Cleome serrulata)

  • New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)

  • Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)

🧤 Application Instructions

📅 Frequency of Application

SeasonApplication Timing
Early SpringAs growth resumes from dormancy
Mid-SummerTo support blooming
Early FallFinal feeding before dormancy

📏 Dosage Guide

Area SizeFertilizer Amount
Per 10 sq ft¼ cup (~60g)
Per 100 sq ft~2.5 cups (~1.5 lbs)

🛠️ How to Apply

  • Preparation

    • Remove mulch and surface debris

    • Water the soil lightly beforehand if dry

  • Wear Gloves

    • To protect skin from direct contact

  • Distribute Fertilizer

    • Spread evenly using a measuring scoop

    • Lightly rake or work into top 1–2 inches of soil

  • Water Thoroughly

    • Activate nutrients and help move them into the root zone

🌱 Ideal Soil Conditions

FactorBest Practice
Soil pH6.0–7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Soil TypeWell-drained loam or sandy loam; avoid compacted clay
Soil MoistureMoist but not soggy — like a wrung-out sponge
Organic MatterAdd compost to improve drainage, nutrient retention, and microbe health
SunlightFull sun (6–8+ hours/day) for best flowering performance

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