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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!
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.
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