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Variety Info
Type: Flower Mix (Learn more)
Hardiness: ANNUALS: Most annuals bloom from late spring to first fall frost. BIENNIALS/PERENNIALS: Most biennials and perennials will develop foliage the first season, and bloom the following seasons.
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 6"–24" tall
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. You can also sow half the seed 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date (hoping the last frost is earlier than usual) and sow the second half a week or two after your average last frost date (just to be safe). Mild Climates: Fall through early spring.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended.
Days to Emerge: 7–21 days
Seed Depth: ⅛" – ¼"
Seed Spacing: Scatter about 20 seeds per sq. ft. and rake in
Thinning: As needed
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Flower Mixes: Sow and Grow Guide- Yumi K.Verified ReviewerRated 4 out of 5 stars10/28/25Cute, maybe check for invasive before planting
Bought a packet from a local grocery store and planted in a pot. I got California poppy, a ton of sweet alyssum, Moroccan toadflax, creeping daisy, candytuft, and some others that haven’t flowered yet. 4 stars because I later found out that sweet alyssum is invasive in California. I would personally prefer they not sell wildflower mixes in areas where the seeds are invasive, but it’s still pretty, fragrant, and does kinda look fairy-like.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/28/25Hey Yumi,
Thank you so much for the 4-star review and for sharing your experience with the Fairy Meadow Flower Mix! We're so glad to hear you got such a nice variety of blooms - California poppy, Moroccan toadflax, creeping daisy, and candytuft sounds like a beautiful mix, and we love that you're getting that fairy-like look you were hoping for!
We really appreciate you bringing up the sweet alyssum invasiveness concern for California. You're absolutely right that it's important for gardeners to be aware of which plants might be problematic in their specific regions, and we totally understand your preference for more regionally-tailored seed mixes. Different plants can behave so differently depending on local climate and growing conditions, and what's perfectly well-behaved in one area can definitely become too enthusiastic in another.
Your point about checking invasive species lists before planting is such valuable advice for other gardeners, especially those in California and other areas where sweet alyssum can spread beyond where it's wanted. It's one of those plants that's beloved in many regions but can definitely overstay its welcome in certain climates.
We're glad that despite the sweet alyssum concern, you're still enjoying the fragrant, pretty blooms and that fairy meadow vibe! Your experience and regional awareness will be really helpful for other California gardeners considering this mix.
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jennie S.Rated 5 out of 5 stars4/4/255 Stars
I’ve never had luck with seed mixes before, but this fairy mix was successful and stunning. I used it last year and look forward to what it brings this year.
- Berenice C.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars12/17/244 Stars
No flowers yet,so...
- jane s.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/28/245 Stars
The fairy mix was gorgeous. Absolutely loved it. I bought the fairy mix at my nursery this year and just ordered these 3 from you for next year. I actually tried the shade one late in the year and hot. Wasn't "expecting" much. The balsam flowers were the ones that made it and are doing well. I read that they will reseed - good that for that area. I really like your packages and the breakdown of what is in them. I wasn't even familiar with balsam plants (knew the name but had not grown) and i was able to figure out from your package that they were the ones that made it. Keep doing what you do. Thanks. peace & love..........
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Laura R.Rated 5 out of 5 stars7/21/245 Stars
I planted a combination of Fairy Meadow and Save the Bees along my fence. It looks great, and there isn't really any extra care needed. I would maybe decrease the amount of alyssum though, it seems to take over if you don't thin it out. I definitely have lots of bees!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate