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The native seed in this mix will become plants that help, in some cases, increase transpiration in your septic field. This blend of native grasses and native wildflowers prefers drier soils, with their root systems drawing moisture to help better utilize nutrients.
Contains the following species:
Grasses:
Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem
Elymus riparius - Riverbank Wild Rye
Elymus virginicus - Virginia Wild Rye
Bouteloua curtipendula - Side-oats Grama
Bouteloua gracilis - Blue Grama
Wildflowers:
Chamaecrista fasciculata - Partridge Pea
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower
Gaillardia pulchella - Indian Blanket
Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Heliopsis helianthoides - Ox Eye Sunflower
Desmanthus illinoesis - Illinois Bundleflower
Monarda citriodora - Lemon Mint
Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan
Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed
Dalea candida - White Prairie Clover
Liatris spicata - Dense Blazingstar
Aster azureus - Sky Blue Aster
Solidago rigida - Stiff Goldenrod
Ratibida pinnata - Yellow / Grey/Headed Coneflower
The native perennials in your mix do require some patience to establish, but for instant gratification consider adding an ounce of 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 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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