Tall Native Seed Mix for Dry Soils

This mix contains species normally found in drier upland areas. Beautiful true colors exhibited by different wildflower species. The grasses contained in this mix give the true "Sea of Grass" look as the wind makes them look like waves in the ocean. Wildflowers bloom above and below the grass plumes that will generally reach heights of 4 feet and higher. Once established, wildflowers bloom from late May through October. 

Contains the following species:

Grasses:

Sorghastrum nutans - Indian Grass

Andropogon gerardii - Big Bluestem

Elymus canadensis - Nodding Wild Rye

Elymus virginicus - Virginia Wild Rye

Panicum virgatum - Switch Grass

Wildflowers:

Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower

Chamaecrista fasciculata - Partridge Pea

Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Dalea candida - White Prairie Clover

Heliopsis helianthoides - Ox Eye Sunflower

Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan

Coreopsis tinctoria - Plains Coreopsis

Ratibida pinnata - Yellow/Grey-headed Coneflower

Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot

Desmanthus illnoensis - Illinois Bundleflower

Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed

Silphium perfoliatum - Cup Plant

Liatris spicata - Dense Blazingstar

Asclepias syriaca - Common Milkweed

Lespedeza capitata - Roundheaded Bushclover

Baptisia australis - Blue False Indigo

Solidago rigida - Stiff Goldenrod

Aster azureus - Sky Blue 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 5 to 7 feet. Please note that each site is unique and several factors can affect overall height. These factors include sunlight, hydrology and overall soil health.