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I've been ordering from Wildseed farms for about 10 years now. Their customer service is first rate. Just got my order for this year, and although it is about a month early to plant wildflowers here, everything was packed well, and they included a new catalog and a free pack of Texas Bluebonnets.
If you make it down to San Antonio, it is worth taking a detour out to their showroom/fields near Fredricksburg. We did it a couple of years ago while there for Fiesta in April. Although it was a rainy day, the place was friendly and a lot of fun.
On Jan 17, 2009, somesara Altamonte Springs, FL wrote:
I order from Johnny's (Wildseed) every year, they've always been GREAT. Service is fast, germination rates are fantastic (and fairly represented in the catalog, in fact they tend to UNDERrepresent the percent of germination and time to germination); they are super easy to get in touch with and have always been polite and friendly and if there's a problem, however small, apologetic and quick to rectify it, AND they send you a free mix of wildflowers without even mentioning they do this, it's just a little thank you from them. If you have had a bad customer service experience I urge you to try them again, if fact, call them, ask for a supervisor and TELL them you had a bad experience, and see if they don't pleasantly surprise you.
Well, I ordered several types of seeds and one of the seed packs was not what it was supposed to be, I called them immediately and they said they would send out another package. But, after reading the negative comments below. I guess I just have to wait and see. The seeds in question were Red Flax, instead they sent me what appears to be some type of poppy seeds. They were very pleasant and I will wait to hear from them.
FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS I HAVE BOUGHT SEED FROM THIS COMPANY. THE EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN GREAT IN ALL WAYS. I HAVE A 100 FOOT HILL RUNNING ALONG MY HOUSE LOADED WITH FLOWERS ALL SUMMER LONG. THE PRICE IS VERY REASONABLE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY.
I have ordered from this company (for the first time) twice this year. The first time, I ordered via the website. The package arrived within three days (I live in a Denver suburb). I decided I needed more seeds and ordered again about three weeks later, but had to order through customer service since the website was down. The second package seemed to take a little longer to arrive so I called customer service to find out when it was going to be delivered. The individual I dealt with was very helpful and friendly and gave me a UPS tracking number and told me that the package was scheduled to be delivered that day. I did receive the package that afternoon. I will be planting the seeds directly into the ground this year, but so far I am impressed with customer service and the quality of the packaged seeds. It's also of some comfort that the company includes the packing slip with each order marked off as to what was ordered and packaged so you are assured that they have not just thown anything in with the order. I have hope for my wildflowers this year, but based on my experience so far, I would recommend them.
On Mar 21, 2007, PlainsWoman Bennington, NE (Zone 4b) wrote:
I ordered the Sunflower collection and the Firecracker Mix in 2005 and had kept the catalog for future use. I logged in to their website on 3/14/07 and found it updated. I ordered just a few of the sunflowers this time, the ones the finches enjoyed the most. I also ordered the Firecracker Mix again, since another local annual mix that I used last year disappointed me. I also ordered other seeds and asked for an updated catalog, since their catalog has all the planting instructions and shows pictures of seedlings (rather than on the packets, or enclosed in the package).
All arrived in good order on 3/19 via USPS Priority Mail, in a box. All are packed for 2007 - 2008 and I don't anticipate any difficulties other than those associated with planting wildflowers in general.
I odered seeds from this company for the first time. It is the only place that offers Petunia 'Laura Bush'. I also ordered red dwarf Coreopsis tinctoria. The portion is most generous. I am positive the seed count is a lot larger than the number of seeds printed in the catalog. The price is also below average. Therefore, the seeds come up as a very good bargain. I am looking forward to my garden full of these flowers this summer.
Wildseed Farms is my favorite wildflower source! Most impressively, their catalog is a planting guide, so it's helpful to read it and learn a lot about the wildflowers before even getting them. Unlike most catalogs, they list planting conditions, growing conditions, shade conditions, and much more. A customer is able to get a good handle on whether or not a flower will grow under available growing conditions.
In our family's years of buying from them, we have never received a wrong packet of seed, and the shipments have always been extremely prompt. While we have a lot of seed that never comes up, that is only to be expected since we have poor growing conditions and very limited space. Besides, at the price of packets, you really get an exceptional value when compared to purchasing live plants.
On Dec 4, 2006, theras_garden Fairburn, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:
Beautiful flowers. We bought the SE wildflower mix and planted this past spring and had gorgeous roadside wildflower garden! Many compliments and several people asking where we got the seeds. Just bought more and trying several other flowers and mixes they have to expand the bloom and colors next year.
I've done business with Wildseed Farms for years and never had a real problem. The arroyo lupine did not germinate at 88%, not even 50% of 88% but other than that, I've been happy with everything. UPS does overwrite their numbers -- a UPS representative told me that over the phone. It's a shame you didn't get a response back from Wildseed Farms. I have had good experiences for more than a decade.
On Jun 3, 2006, boominggarden Bloomingdale, MI wrote:
I have found this company to be very good to deal with. Excellent seed at excellent prices. To be able to buy by the pound at a reasonable price is a real bonus.
On Apr 9, 2006, berrygirl Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:
I ordered from this Co. for the first time this year. My order arrived promptly, in excellent condition, and was all correct. The seed pks are well made and have fantastically detailed instructions. The prices are very reasonable and they offer a great selection of varieties.
On Jun 27, 2004, sh1025 Woodville, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:
I have ordered by mail in previous years, but I always try to make a trip there at least once a year to experience the visual delight. This is an experience not to miss! We made a one day trip to Fredricksburg last Friday to purchase peaches and stopped by Wildseed Farms first. Well needless to say the car was full of plants and we had little room for peaches. I bought three large, gorgeous plants. My favorite is the "Dynamite" crape myrtle which is a beautiful red. I also bought a "Moy Grande" hibiscus (has huge blooms) and a Brugmansia. I did go inside and visit the seed displays and bought over a dozen varieties. Their plants are very nice specimens. I found at least half a dozen more there that I wanted terribly (bluebird hydrangea), but there was no room. The brug took up the whole backseat (laid on its side). Order by mail, but try to visit if you are anywhere around that area. Right now they have a very large field of zinnias blooming. Striking!
I've had only good experiences with them - excellent germination, reasonable prices, and I got a great mix of wildflowers. Most of the varieties listed in the seed mix bloomed for me and there was a nice show of color the first year (annuals, some of which self-seeded) and for years afterward once the perennials got going. I also loved their seedling identification pictures.
Last year I ordered a mix of seeds designed for my area of the country. I was very pleased with the results to say the least. I had a very high rate of germination and the "show" was quite spectacular. I decided to make the area larger this year and I've ordered more seed blend. I had non stop color from early summer to fall. It's a very economical way of beautifying an area! I would highly recommend their seeds.
The catalogue is full of helpful information, most important for me were the photos of seedlings. I was able to differentiate between the wildflowers and weeds.
The staff is professional, curteous, and very knowledgeable. The seeds arrived well packed and within a week last year, I expect the same this year. Ordering from Wildseed Farms is a pleasure and I plan to do business with them for a long time to come! I highly recommend this company, you will not be disappointed.
Ordered 8 lbs of wildflower seeds for a local park that needs some help. All the seeds are native to my area. Prompt delivery and excellent prices. Will add to comments based on germination rates.
One note for all wildflower seed companies: many volunteer gardeners use wildflowers for parks, local gardens, schools, etc. Shorter, easy to plant/grow, annual variety mixes might be big sellers to those of us in those groups.
This is a great Texas based seed company for those in warmer climes or for those that like that wildflower/native plant look. Quantities are generous and service is prompt.
They have an interesting and varied cosmos collection that is a good value.
I also ordered seed in bulk from them, and again the quantities are generous.
I purchased their Zinnia Collection, which included ten different seed packages, each a different type of Zinnia. The shipping was very quick and service professional. Their website is very easy to use and has alot of information on the different flower seeds and wildflower mixes. When the seeds arrived I was very happy with the amount of seeds in each package. I will be purchasing from them again!
On Oct 17, 2003, Kaufmann GOD's Green Earth United States (Zone 8b) wrote:
I have purchased seeds and plants from them since 1998 and have had outstanding success with their products. When I first began gardening, I really appreciated the seedling identification on the back of the seed package. It was great to identify the "babies" as they emerged. I would recommend this company to anyone and everyone!
In the past month I've ordered 10 to 15 packets of seeds twice and on both occasions I received my packages within 5 days. Both packages were securely sealed to keep the seeds safe.
That was nice enough, but since I'm starting a bunch of plants under lights I germinated about 10 of the varieties I'd ordered and I've had VERY impressive results. Using the coffee filter baggie method I had 100% germination with Salvia Coccinea, Desert Marigold, Purple Prairie Clover, and Blanket Flower. Of the others I've had many germinate and am waiting on the remainders of these. On top of that, all of this germination has occurred within 3 days of putting them into the baggies--and some of these are supposed to be stratified.
Needless to say, I'll be doing business with Wildseed Farms in the future.
On Apr 25, 2003, JulesB Kirkwood, MO (Zone 5b) wrote:
I give this company two thumbs up -- limited only by the number of thumbs I have! I love the catalog, lots of very helpful information. The prices are unbelievable, and you get a good number of seeds in each packet. I have had terrific results - their germination rates beat store-bought brands by a mile. If anything, I wish they'd expand their product line, but maybe it's best not to mess with a good thing.
I have ordered from this company for 3 years, since I moved to Billings, Montana. The pictures they show of seedlings are a tremendous help to me as I try to reestablish a wildflower, wild prairie setting after having disturbed it building our home. I have also found their information about germination percentage from seed helpful and accurate. They have many varieties that are xeroscape friendly, a must out here. Martha Rhoades
Excellent company. Their catalog is gorgeous as well as informational. If you ever get a chance you MUST visit their farm. It is beautiful - great selection of seeds, also plants, and many gardening items and decorative items. It's a real treat to go there. Bring your camera! (Especially if you go during spring and early summer wildflower season.)
I love their prices and their seeds. They are a great company to order from. I have even traded some of my seeds on a garden club site I am apart of. They give you a lot of seed for a cheap price, they are great!
On Feb 20, 2002, bmuller Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7a) wrote:
I really like this one (although I wish they'd include planting directions with seeds rather than requiring a person to go back and look up the info in the catalog). I've visited their nursery (interesting, with beautiful plantings of wildflowers in the summer), and I've bought quite a number of seed packets from them--with very good rates of germination and much enjoyment of the "finished" product, on the whole. They carry some seeds that are difficult to find elsewhere--and for reasonable prices.
On Dec 4, 2001, Aimee Georgetown, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:
When a catalog from this company featured the maroon Texas Bluebonnet, I knew I had to order seeds. I called them and asked a lot of questions, which were all answered fully and professionally. I ordered several other kinds of seeds in addition to the Bluebonnet, and was pleased when the order arrived in less than a week. Of course, I live less than 70 miles from the farm, so that probably gave me faster delivery. I do wish the packets had growing information on them so I wouldn't have to refer to the catalog. That minor detail is my only complaint. Their catalog is full of information about wildflowers, with good pictures and details.
I ordered seeds from Wildseed Farms this last Spring and really didn't expect much but I was really surprised that a majority of the seeds bloomed and I had the most wonderful Wildflowers and people stopped and asked about how I did it all Summer long. We followed the instructions that came with the seeds and had wonderful results. They do know what they are talking about. I got my seeds within 3 days of ordering too. I can't say enough good things about them.
I have been ordering from them since 1997. I just moved and have a bare yard. The seeds I put in from Wildseed recently have exceeded my expectations by a great deal. I think every one of them must have germinated. We are in high desert, so it is by no means easy to get seeds going. The Wildseed seeds seem extraordinarily robust.
I have been a dedicated customer of Wildseed farms for several years. My experience has been extremely rewarding. Not only do they have a quality product at a fair price, they are expedient, friendly, and great to do business with. My wildflower plantings have caused quite a stir in my community! I plan to do business with Wildseed farms until they go out of business, or I expire!
About two years ago, I ordered seeds from Wildseed Farms and planted them at my previous residence. Everything bloomed nicely, but in fact, I wasn't able to plant all the seeds I ordered at that time. This year, I took a chance and planted two other packets of seeds I had received from them two years ago. Both types of seed sprouted, and one is blooming. Great viability!
I've ordered from Wildseed numerous times, received the seeds promptly, found them to be economical. My purple coneflowers, ox-eyed daisies, winecups, and Indian paintbrush were beautiful. They have a colorful, informative catalog, and I recommend them highly. I've sown seeds for corn poppies, gloriosa daisies, more ox-eyed daisies and catchfly, all ordered from Wildseed this fall, and the seedlings and happy and vigorous. I love this company.
In Spring 97, I purchased seeds from Wildseed Farms in Texas. I received my order almost immediately, only took three days. I was quite surprised. They also, and I think this is a very important point, are inexpensive and supply an abundant amount of seed per packet. My packets contained no less than 300 seeds in one packet. No complaints, but much praise for Wildseed Farms. Definitely will continue ordering from them for my native flower seed needs.
