MIXED GRASS and Wildflower Prairie Mix

Ideal for those seeking a multi-layered tapestry of both tall and short grasses, punctuated by colorful wildflowers from early spring to late fall.

DESCRIPTION

Envision a rolling prairie where tall, majestic grasses like Big Bluestem and Indiangrass sway in harmony with the shorter, whimsical tufts of Little Bluestem and Sideoats Grama. This mix is an ode to the North American prairies, showcasing a vibrant and multi-layered tapestry of both tall and short grasses, punctuated by bursts of colorful wildflowers from early spring to late fall.

Big Bluestem Grass

Columbine Wildflower

UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES

  • Layered Grass Heights: A mix of both tall and short grasses for a multi-tiered appearance.

  • All-Season Blooms: Offers a long blooming season from early spring to late fall.

  • Whimsical Flora: Features wildflowers like Ground-Plum and False Boneset, adding unique whimsy to the garden.

Blue Gama Grass

Butterfly Milkweed Wildflower

CHARACTERISTICS

  • Height: Mixed; combines both tall and short species.

  • Seasonal Color: Blooms from early spring to late fall, offering a multi-seasonal display.

  • Soil Requirements: Versatile; adapts to various soil conditions.

  • Sunlight Requirements: Prefers full sun but adaptable.

  • Watering Requirements: Moderate to low; includes drought-tolerant species.

  • Ecological Value: High; attracts a range of pollinators and offers layered habitat.

  • Sowing Time: Ideal for sowing in late fall or early spring.

CONTENTS

Wildflowers:

  • Yarrow

  • Candle Anemone

  • Columbine

  • Butterfly Milkweed

  • Ground-Plum

  • False Boneset

  • Purple Poppymallow

  • New Jersey Tea

  • Showy Partridge-Pea

  • Plains Coreopsis

  • Eastern White Prairie-Clover

  • Purple Prairie-Clover

  • Tall Cinquefoil

  • Pale Purple Coneflower

  • Dotted Gayfeather

  • Lemon Beebalm

  • Beardtongue

  • Shell-Leaf Penstemon

  • Self-Heal

  • Virginia Mountain Mint

  • Upright Prairie-Coneflower

  • Black-Eyed Susan

  • Prairie Petunia

  • Stiff Goldenrod

  • Showy-Wand Goldenrod

  • Heath Aster

  • Silky Aster

  • Golden Alexander

Grasses

  • Big Bluestem

  • Canada Wild-Rye

  • Blue Grama

  • Little Bluestem

  • Sideoats Grama

  • Short Beak Sedge

  • Tall Dropseed

  • Purple Lovegrass

  • Junegrass