Burpee's Wildflower Mix For Bees

Family: Various Flower

A riot of color and fragrance for the senses—this Burpee’s Wildflower Mix For Bees blooms with a lively, nectar-rich tapestry that draws buzzing visitors from morning to dusk.

Expect a pleasing mix of textures, from airy, feathery plumes to sturdy, upright blossoms, creating a garden that looks alive in every season of bloom. Ideal for establishing pollinator habitat and supporting biodiversity, this mix is a beautiful, effortless way to turn open space into a thriving floral chorus.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Clumping

Botanical illustration of Burpee's Wildflower Mix For Bees

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Direct Sow
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jul 4th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Clumping
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	65
Min Soil Temp (°F)	55
Min Night Temp (°F)	40
Harden Off (days)	Not Required

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Burpee’s Wildflower Mix is primarily a biodiversity/pollinator planting, and the exact edible flavor isn’t dependable because the blend contains multiple unknown species. Harvesting “flowers” for the plate only works if you can identify specific, reliably food-safe varieties—otherwise, it’s for the garden, not the kitchen.

Best Uses

Not an ingredient mix—treat as a pollinator habitat
If you want edible petals, harvest only from clearly identified, food-safe species

Flavor Profile

Typically not characterized as a single edible flavor Varied textures and aromatic notes (if any) depend on the specific species in the mix

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a common pest or disease problem for wildflower bee mixes, and how can I prevent it?

In bee wildflower mixes, the most frequent issue is often powdery mildew (a white, dusty coating) on leaves during warm, humid spells. Improve airflow by avoiding over-thick sowing, and stop overhead watering so foliage stays dry; if mildew appears, remove heavily affected leaves and water at the soil line only. If you use mulch, keep it light and away from plant stems to reduce lingering humidity.

How often should I water during the main growing phase for a Burpee’s wildflower bee mix?

After germination, water lightly but regularly to keep the top 1–2 inches of soil slightly moist until seedlings establish (about the first 3–4 weeks). Once plants are established, shift to deeper, less-frequent watering—typically about once per week in average weather, and only when the top few inches dry out. In full sun, container beds or sandy soils often need more frequent checks than clay soils.

How do I tell when a Burpee’s wildflower bee mix is ready to harvest (or cut back)?

With ~70 days to maturity, look for the first wave of fully open blooms and active nectar production rather than specific calendar dates. For seed or cut-flower purposes, harvest when a majority of flower heads have matured (petals faded and heads formed) but before pods shatter or seeds drop. If you’re managing as a bee garden, the usual “harvest” is a selective cut back after peak bloom to encourage a tidy second flush, rather than cutting everything at once.