Native Short Grass and Wildflower Seed Packet

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Grasses and wildflowers work together in harmony to create a pocket prairie to be proud of. This popular mix will provide first year color and then take about 3 years to fully mature. Create a backyard nature preserve that you will enjoy for years to come. Each packet covers approximately 250 square feet.

Contains the following species:

Grasses:

Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem

Elymus canadensis - Nodding Wild Rye

Bouteloua curtipendula - Side-oats Grama

Elymus virginicus - Virginia Wild Rye

Wildflowers:

Chamaecrista fasciculata - Partridge Pea

Dalea purpurea - Purple Prairie Clover

Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Heliopsis helianthoides - Ox Eye Sunflower

Gaillardia pulchella - Indian Blanket

Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower

Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed

Desmanthus illnoensis - Illinois Bundleflower

Coreopsis tinctoria - Plains Coreopsis

Monarda citriodora - Lemon Mint

Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan

Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot

Asclepias syriaca - Common Milkweed

Aster laevis - Smooth Aster

Lespedeza capitata - Roundheaded Bushclover

Dalea candida - White Prairie Clover

Solidago rigida - Stiff Goldenrod

Eryngium yuccifolium - Rattlesnake Master

Ratibida pinnata - Yellow/Grey-headed Coneflower

Penstemon digitalis - Foxglove Beardtongue

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!

Indian Blanket

Partridge Pea

Seed Packet contains 1 PLS (Pure Live Seed) oz. of seed which is enough to cover 250 square feet.

Detailed instructions on planting your seed packet are provided with your purchase.

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, Pink, White

Height: 3 to 5 Feet

Light Requirements: At Least 4 to 6 Hours of Sunlight

Soil Hydrology: Dry to Mesic Soils

Bloom Time: Spring through Fall

Plant Type: Annuals/Perennials

Attracts: Birds, Bees, Butterflies and Humans