Mesic Short Grass

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This diversified mix contains short, native, cool and warm season grasses. It provides beauty and habitat if planted alone, but it can also be used as a foundation for wildflower plantings.

Contains the following species:

Grasses:

Schizacyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem

Elymus virginicus - Virginia Wild Rye

Elymus canadensis - Nodding Wild Rye

Bouteloua curtipendula - Side-oats Grama

Tridens flavus - Purple Top

Sporobolus heterolepis - Prairie Dropseed

Agrostis perennans - Autumn Bentgrass

Lbs Per Acre Broadcast = 20

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 in to ensure germination.

Flower Color: Green, Gold, Bronze

Height: 3 to 5 Feet

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Soil Hydrology: Dry to Mesic Soils

Bloom Time: Summer through Late Fall

Plant Type: Perennials

Attracts: Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Small Mammals