Red Maids | Calandrinia menziesii

Red Maids -Calandrinia menziesii.
Bring a burst of early spring color to your garden with Red Maids, a low-growing, drought-tolerant wildflower native to California. Known for their vivid magenta-pink petals and sunny yellow centers, Red Maids thrive in full sun and well-drained soils—making them a perfect fit for native gardens, pollinator patches, or wildflower meadows.
Historically, Red Maids were sown in orchards between fruit trees to attract native pollinators and enhance fruit set—a tradition that savvy gardeners are reviving today. These resilient little plants are not only beautiful but also beneficial, drawing bees and other early-season pollinators to your garden.
Red Maids are easy to grow from seed and often reseed themselves for year-after-year blooms with minimal effort. They stay low and spread gently, making them ideal for borders, slopes, and naturalistic plantings. Scatter the seeds in fall or early winter, just before a rain, and let nature do the rest.

Height: 4–12 inches
Bloom Time: February–May
Soil Preference: Sandy or loamy, well-drained
Sun: Full sun
Germination Time: 10–30 days
Optimum Soil Temp for Germination: 50°F–65°F
Sowing Depth: Surface to 1/16" (lightly press into soil; do not bury deeply)
Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading annual
Water Needs: Low once established

Packet contains 100 organically grown, untreated, non-GMO seeds. Grown and hand packaged in California.