I expect to see the industry become even more regionalized that it currently is. The long-term trend is towards use of more native species, whether in large-area landscaping or for restoration projects. More of the seed of these native species will be produced in the regions where they will be used, even if the seed will cost more to grow there.

Historically, much of the ornamental seed has been produced in California, or at least the West Coast, due to suitable climates for seed production. As production skill increases in other regions, more wildflower and native plant seed will be produced within the region of origin of these species.

I expect that much of the seed for beautification uses of wildflowers will continue to be produced overseas in climates that are favorable and where costs are low.