Good Bug Blooms Art Seed Pack
Sow this beneficial mix of annuals in the spring. There's always more to do in the garden than we can do alone, so why not invite some little friends to help out? The green lacewing on this pack will love these flowers and reward your generosity by laying eggs in your garden. The eggs will hatch into "aphid lions," their larval stage, which will voraciously devour insect pests. Get to know and love the good bugs in your garden by providing nectar and habitat for them to thrive.
Contains Indian Blanket, Dahlia Zinnia, Tall BlueCornflower , Scarlet Flax, Sweet Alyssum, German Chamomile, Bright Lights Cosmos, and Persian Carpet Zinnia.
500 seeds sow a 3'x10' garden plot.
Growing Instructions
All annual flowers. Broadcast and rake in lightly in spring after last frost, then keep watered until germination. Thin to about a 12" spacing; wider for bushier plants, tighter for a dense mix of blooms.
| Days to Germination | 7-10 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 75 days |
| Planting Depth | 1/4"-1/2" |
| Row Spacing | 12-24" |
| Plant Spacing | 6-12" |
| Height at Maturity | 3-5' |
| Width at Maturity | Varies |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
Art Packs
Hudson Valley Seed Co. Art Packs unite practical aspirations in the garden with the universal human desire for beauty, meaning, and joy. Each year, they release a call for art seeking artists to interpret the varieties in their collection, and hundreds of artists apply from across the United States. But there’s a lot more to an Art Pack than the beautiful exterior. Open it up, and a whole seedy world unfolds.
Meet the Makers
Hudson Valley Seed Co is the best source for heirloom and open-pollinated garden seeds and beautiful garden-themed contemporary art. They are a values-driven seed company that practices and celebrates responsible seed production and stewardship. They have our own certified organic farm in upstate New York where they produce much of what they sell.
The folks at Hudson Valley Seed Company are both farmers and storytellers who are committed to growing organically, sourcing locally and sustainably, and preserving crop diversity by selecting unique, rare, and hard-to-find varieties. Every seed in their catalog is open pollinated, many are heirloom and organic, and they are never GMO. They believe that a seed is more than meets the eye: it is a time capsule telling tales of the plants, crops, and people that came before us, and they work with a range of artists as diverse as their seeds to pass those stories down to present and future gardeners.