A lower cost alternative for pollinator and native tall grassland seedings. This mix contains warm season and cool season grasses plus annual and perennial wildflowers. Low maintenance, once established. Will establish quickly, with annual blooms typically the first growing season. Grasses and perennials fully matured by 2 to 3 growing seasons. This mix contains a higher ratio of grass to wildflower species, helping to keep the cost of the mix lower.
Contains the following species:
Grasses:
Elymus virginicus - Virginia Wild Rye
Elymus canadensis - Nodding Wild Rye
Sorghastrum nutans - Indian Grass
Andropogon gerardii - Big Bluestem
Panicum virgatum - Switch Grass
Wildflowers:
Desmanthus illnoensis - Illinois Bundleflower
Chamaecrista fasciculata - Partridge Pea
Heliopsis helianthoides - Ox Eye Sunflower
Dalea purpurea - Purple Prairie Clover
Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Gaillardia pulchella - Indian Blanket
Coreopsis tinctoria - Plains Coreopsis
Zizia aurea - Golden Alexanders
Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan
Gaillardia aristata - Blanket Flower
Penstemon digitalis - Foxglove Beardtongue
Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed
Silphium perfoliatum - Cup Plant
Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot
Vernonia fasciculata - Prairie Ironweed
Aster laevis - Smooth Aster
Asclepias syriaca - Common Milkweed
Seed Info
PLS Lbs. Per Acre Broadcast = 15
PLS = Pure Live Seed
Pure Live Seed is a measure of viable seed stated as a percentage. It is the product of total germination times purity.
Example: 96% Germination x 93% Purity = 89% PLS
All of our native warm season grasses and seed mixes are sold PLS.
Broadcast seeding is the process of sowing seed by hand. The seeds are sprinkled into the soil and can be lightly raked to ensure germination.
This mix of native grasses and wildflowers typically grows to a height of 5 to7 feet. Please note that each site is unique and that several factors can affect overall height. These factors include sunlight, hydrology and overall soil health.
Product Details
Flower Color: Green, Yellow, Purple, White, Orange, Pink
Height: 5 to 7 Feet
Light Requirements: At Least 6 Hours of Sunlight A Day
Soil Hydrology: Mesic Soils
Bloom Time: Spring through Fall
Plant Type: Annuals/Perennials
Attracts: Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators
Product Code: ENTGM03
Color Boosters
The native perennials in your mix do require some patience to establish, but for instant gratification consider adding any of these quick establishing annuals. They're perfect pollinator plants, too!