Mixed Height Native Seed Mix for Dry Soils

This seed mix contains native grass and wildflower species that vary in heights anywhere from 3 to 7 feet tall once established.  Designed to bloom spring through fall, these species can typically handle being planted in dry, sandy or rocky soils.   The mixed height of the grasses provides a varied structural habitat for various wildlife species.

Contains the following species:

Grasses:

Elymus virginicus - Virginia Wild Rye

Elymus canadensis - Nodding Wild Rye

Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem

Sorghastrum nutans - Indian Grass

Bouteloua curtipendula - Side-oats Grama

Panicum virgatum - Switch Grass

Agrostis perennans - Autumn Bentgrass

Wildflowers:

Chamaecrista fasciculata - Partridge Pea

Desmanthus illinoensis - Illinois Bundleflower

Heliopsis helianthoides - Ox Eye Sunflower

Dalea purpurea - Purple Prairie Clover

Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan

Ratibida pinnata - Yellow/Grey-headed Coneflower

Monarda citriodora - Lemon Mint

Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed

Zizia aurea - Golden Alexanders

Tradescantia ohiensis - Ohio Spiderwort

Asclepias syriaca - Common Milkweed

Silphium perfoliatum - Cup Plant

Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot

Gaillardia aristata - Blanket Flower

Lespedeza capitata - Roundheaded Bushclover

Dalea candida - White Prairie Clover

Coreopsis tinctoria - Plains Coreopsis

Aster laevis - Smooth Aster

Seed Info

PLS Lbs Per Acre Broadcast = 15

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.

This mix of native grasses and wildflowers typically grows to a height of 3 to 7 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.