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Southeastern Wildflower Mix: What to Plant and When

Highway wildflower blends are tailored to the Southeast's hot, dry summers. The "Southeastern blend" developed at UGA Griffin contains perennials and annuals that coexist without one dominating. Buy regionally adapted mixes at local garden centers.

Planting Time

Fall is ideal—prepare soil now for spring blooms. The Georgia DOT program is funded by wildflower license plates.

Wildflowers for Georgia

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