We are family owned and operated. www.wildseedfarms.com Uses Erosion control: Maximilian sunflower has a perennial root crown and rhizomatous root system. Goldfinches like to perch on the tops of large sunflowers and eat the seeds one by one—sort of like a bird buffet. Butterfly Garden, Walking Trails, Flower Fields, Display Gardens. Facebook/Wildseed Farms While you can't pick the flowers, don't be disheartened - Wildseed boasts one of the region's largest live nurseries. While on their property, I noticed Maximilian used as a stand-alone specimen, in stunning combinations and in mass plantings. The information presented below was accumulated by WILDSEED FARMS on the basis of years of experience in helping others grow beautiful wildflower plantings. Beautiful nursery with a garden trail and plants for sale. Summer and winter are still worth a visit, there are just not as many flowers to see. Butterfly Garden, Walking Trails, Flower Fields, Display Gardens. I reached out to the folks at Wildseed Farm in Fredericksburg, Texas and asked their advice on how to grow sunflowers, so that I could be sure of fresh sunflowers for the wedding. I love how they peek around the corner of the shed. Wildseed Farms grows wildflower seeds, including sunflower. (Clearly another trip to Wildseed Farms is in order.) Trees, shrubs, annuals, and basically every other plant imaginable make the perfect additions to your landscape. Located along the highway with numerous wineries, Wildseed Farms has vast fields planted in all types of flowers to delight the senses. Log in Wildseed Farms is located in the Texas hill country, seven miles east of Fredericksburg, Texas. Jones Valley Urban Farm ( jvuf.org ) in Birmingham grows thousands of sunflowers each year for the local Whole Foods Market. August 26, 2011 by Susan. Considering the hotter-than-hades drought-ridden summer we’ve had, I’m just happy anything came up. Flower Friday: Sunflowers. Summer and winter are still worth a visit, there are just not as many flowers to see. ... but apparently they didn’t reseed. Be sure and pick up a complimentary catalog when visiting the farm, or call to order at 1-800-848-0078. They are the largest wildflower working farm in the USA. The Vermont Wildflower Farm was established in 1981! Wildseed Farms is an eclectic shopping adventure that is also a feast for your eyes and nose! Facebook/Wildseed Farms While you can't pick the flowers, don't be disheartened - Wildseed boasts one of the region's largest live nurseries. GROWING WILDFLOWERS SUCCESSFULLY is not difficult, but it does require detailed knowledge of the conditions that favor their establishment and growth. When we started with this business, we put our heart into it. We're sure that you'll find it to contain an exciting collection of products. The information presented below was accumulated by WILDSEED FARMS on the basis of years of experience in … If you get to visit in the spring or fall, there will be beautiful fields of flowers. Bring the camera and capture the ultimate in wildflower photographs!