Native Seed Producer Since 1998
Native Seed Producer Since 1998
Huffman Prairie Native Seed Mix
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When the Wright Brothers returned from North Carolina, they located a wide open prairie to improve upon their flying skills. Today, Huffman Prairie is part of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and is an Ohio Natural Landmark. This mix is designed to mimic what would be seen on site. It prefers full sun and mesic soil. It attracts numerous butterflies, pollinators and songbirds.
Contains the following species:
Grasses:
Elymus canadensis - Nodding Wild Rye
Sorghastrum nutans - Indian Grass
Schizachyrium scoparium - Big Bluestem
Bouteloua curtipendula - Side-oats Grama
Andropogon gerardii - Big Bluestem
Spartina pectinata - Prairie Cordgrass
Sporobolus (compositus) apser - Tall Dropseed Grass
Wildflowers:
Chamaecrista fasciculata - Partridge Pea
Heliopsis helianthoides - Ox Eye Sunflower
Echinaecea purpurea - Purple Coneflower
Ratibida pinnata - Yellow / Grey-headed Coneflower
Coreopsis tripteris - Tall Coreopsis
Silphium trifoliatum - Whorled Rosinweed
Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot
Physostegia virginiana - Obedient Plant - Purple
Silphium terebinthinaceum - Prairie Dock
Aster novae-angliae - New England Aster
Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan
Solidago ohioensis - Ohio Goldenrod
Solidago riddelli - Riddell's Goldenrod
Helianthus grosseserratus - Sawtooth Sunflower
Tradescantia ohioensis - Ohio Spiderwort
Lobelia siphilitica - Great Lobelia
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!
PLS Lbs Per Acre Broadcast = 15
PLS = Pure Live Seed
Pure Live Seed is measure of viable seed stated as a percentage. It is the product of total germination time 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 in to ensure germination.
This mix of native grasses and wildflowers typically grows to a height of 3 to 5 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.
Flower Color: Green, Yellow, Purple, White, Pink
Height: 3 to 5 Feet
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Hydrology: Dry to Mesic Soils
Bloom Time: Spring through Fall
Plant Type: Annuals/Perennials
Attracts: Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators
