Hillside Wildflower Fertilizer for Light Feeders
$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
Season | Application Timing |
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Early Spring | As growth resumes from dormancy |
Mid-Summer | To support blooming |
Early Fall | Final feeding before dormancy |
📏 Dosage Guide
Area Size | Fertilizer Amount |
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Per 10 sq ft | ¼ 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
Factor | Best Practice |
---|---|
Soil pH | 6.0–7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral) |
Soil Type | Well-drained loam or sandy loam; avoid compacted clay |
Soil Moisture | Moist but not soggy — like a wrung-out sponge |
Organic Matter | Add compost to improve drainage, nutrient retention, and microbe health |
Sunlight | Full sun (6–8+ hours/day) for best flowering performance |
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