Wildseed farms Fredericksburg Tx is truly a destination all on its own. It is one of my favorite places to visit anytime, but especially in the spring. I get excited when Spring finally arrives, because this means I get to garden and see Tx wildflowers.
Wildseed Farms is located in the Texas hill country, seven miles east of Fredericksburg, Texas. The farm is the largest working wildflower farm in the US. If you get to visit in the spring or fall, there will be beautiful fields of flowers. Summer and winter are still worth a visit, there are just not as many flowers to see. In addition, you will have the opportunity to purchase a large variety of plants, seeds, garden accessories, etc. The farm is a great Tx attraction that should not be missed.
Visiting Wildseed farms Fredericksburg Tx
There is something here for everyone to enjoy. While visiting the farm, you will be able to enjoy walking trails to view/photograph the flowers, a butterfly garden, a large plant nursery, a large gift shop, a winery, a place to buy pottery, a snack/lunch shop, and a large shaded patio.
Visiting the farm, walking trails, butterfly area, etc. are free of charge
Butterfly garden
Our first stop is usually the butterfly garden, because it is on the way to the fields of flowers. We usually walk straight through gift shop to the butterfly garden and walking trails as our first stop. The butterfly garden is small but very charming. Depending upon the time of year, you may or may not see butterflies. There are still beautiful plants and a fountain. This is a great place to take a picture by the fountain.
Walking trails
The next stop is the large fields of flowers. This is my favorite part of Wildseed farms. The fields are just past the butterfly garden,. Each field is full of one type of flower which makes for stunning views. I still remember the first time I saw an entire field of red corn poppies, it was a beautiful sight. There are gravel walking paths by all of the fields with shade trees and benches lining the paths. I usually take a lot of pictures and get several new ideas for my own garden.
Plant Nursery
The nursery at Wildseed Farms is fantastic. It is one of the largest plant nurseries in Central Texas. There is a large selection of annuals, trees, shrubs and perennials for sale. It is also extremely enjoyable to walk around and see all of the plants, shopping for plants in the nursery is almost like visiting a garden.
Plant Prices and Quality
Many times, nursery prices are higher than the big box stores. However, the plant prices at Wildseed Farms are very good and are competitive with the big box stores. Also, the plants are excellent quality. I have purchased several shrubs, perennials, annuals and have never had a problem. See our post about gardening in West Texas for gardening suggestions.
Texas Superstars and natives
This is great place to buy Texas superstar plants. Texas superstar plants are recommended by Texas A&M Agrilife. Texas superstar plants have been selected and tested so that they are proven to work exceptionally well in Texas landscapes. If you need recommendations on Texas native plants or are looking for a specific plant, Wildseed Farms is a great place to buy your plants. Although we have had plenty of rain this year, I still like to plant drought tolerant plants. There is a nice selection of plants that do well in the Tx landscape.
Knockout Roses
The farm has a really nice selection of knockout roses. Knockout roses are Texas superstars. The roses are a wonderful perennial shrub that will bloom from spring until the first frost. Knockout roses are drought tolerant and relatively low maintenance. I have several knockout roses in my yard and absolutely love them.
Herbs
There is also a wonderful selection of herbs at Wildseed farms. There is a full line of kitchen and garden herbs in a variety of sizes. It is always so tempting to buy some of the beautiful pots for sale at the farm to go with my herbs!
Gift shop
We usually stop at the gift shop last. You can purchase your plants outside and they will hold them for you while you look through the gift shop. The gift shop is a lot of fun and has a little bit of everything. If you are still wanting to plant, they even have seeds!
Wildflower Seeds
Wildflower seeds are available in a variety of types, colors and sizes. Seeds for flowers that you saw on the walking trail fields are available, and so much more. There are seven regional seed mixes for anywhere in the US. In addition, there are bluebonnet seeds in several size ranges. There are blended mixes that are designed to perform well together. You name it, they probably have it!
We have purchased several packages of seeds at Wildseed farms and have always been thrilled with the quality/quantity of seeds. There is also a great catalog that you can take home and order seeds without having to visit the farm.
Garden Accessories
What would a beautiful garden be without some accessories? The gift shop and the nursery have an amazing assortment of garden accessories, including yard art, spinners, bird and hummingbird feeders, statues, stepping stones, rain gauges, etc. There are also some garden supplies. I love their heavy duty gardening gloves. This is also a great place to find a gift or something special for your own garden. Since Texas is getting rain this year, I bought a beautiful large rain gauge on my last visit.
In addition to the garden accessories, there pots in every size, shape and color available for sale. The pots are available year round and are a high quality glazed pottery.
Gifts and Clothing
If you are looking for a unique special gift, the gift shop is a great place to shop. We went at Christmas one year and really enjoyed the selection of Christmas items. The prices seem to be much better than many of the Fredericksburg stores.
And of course, you can buy wonderful t-shirts and coffee mugs. There is also a nice selection of clothes and jewelry.
Wildseed Farms Winery
There is a wine tasting room on the grounds. Wildseed farms started growing their own Texas Hill country grapes in 2015, and is home to the award-winning Wedding Oak Winery.
Snack Shop
There is a snack shop on the grounds. There are cold drinks, snacks and ice cream. And of course – homemade peach ice cream (when in season). I have not tried the peach ice cream, but heard several other guests saying that it was fantastic. The snack bar often has samples of jams, jellies, salsas, and other items.
There are several tables outside on a shaded patio where you can take a break from the shopping/walking trails.
Time of year to go
From March through October (depending on the seasonal temperatures), the fields surrounding the gift shop/nursery/winery will be in full bloom. Springtime blooms will probably include Texas bluebonnets, phlox, red corn poppies, and other beautiful spring flowers. Summer blooms may include sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, and other summer bloomers. I would recommend checking their website to see what is in bloom or maybe calling before you visit. I visited between spring and summer seasons on my last visit and there weren’t as many blooms as usual. However, it was still beautiful and worth the trip.
In conclusion, both Gardeners & non-gardeners will find that Wildseed Farms Fredericksburg Tx truly a destination to love.
Information
Visit Wildseed Farms website for more information
Retail Store Hours – 7 days a week 9:30am to 6pm.
Walking trails – 7 days a week 9:30 to 5:30.
Address: 100 Legacy Drive, Fredericksburg, Tx. (7 miles east of Fredericksburg)
Phone: 800-848-0078, retail store: 830-990-1393