seed mixes

If your area is too large to plant plugs or pots, these new mixes will help you create some prairie habitat more economically. They have been designed to provide lots of diversity with 50% wildflowers in the prairie mixes, 60% flowers in Wet Prairie Mix and 70% flowers in Part Shade/Woodland Mix. Seed is in short supply so order early to avoid disappointment.

PRAIRIE MIXES:

Short Butterfly Prairie Mix

For Sun & Dry to Medium Soil 1' - 3' Tall

There are lots of host & nectar plants in this mix. Flowers from spring to fall provide food for butterflies all season. Best on sandy or loam soil. Not recommended for clay.

Contains:

Smooth Aster
Heartleaf Alexander
Blue Eyed Grass
Harebell
Yarrow
Dwarf Milkweed
Coneflower
Purple Prairie Clover
White Prairie Clover
Philadelphia Fleabane
Purple Coneflower

Wild Bergamot
Dotted Blazing Star
Upland White Aster
Western Silvery Aster
Showy Goldenrod
Sheep Fescue
June Grass
Little Bluestem
Side Oats Grama
Prairie Dropseed

Tall Butterfly Prairie Mix

For Sun & Medium to Moist Soil 3' to 5' Tall

This mix evokes the Tall Grass Prairie that once covered part of southern Manitoba. The plants evolved here so they do fine on our clay soil. Fall seeding is best on clay.

Contains:

Canada Anemone
Heartleaf Alexander
Golden Alexander
Giant Hyssop
False Sunflower
Swamp Milkweed
Purple Prairie Clover
Wild Bergamot
Black Eyed Susan
Meadow Blazing Star
Stiff Goldenrod
Yarrow

Culver's Root
Ironweed
Joe Pye
Narrowleaf Sunflower
New England Aster
Many Flowered Aster
Big Bluestem
Indian Grass
Switch Grass
Green Needle Grass
Smooth Aster

Seed Mix Prices

Area Covered	20 sq.m. (215 sq.ft.)	100 sq.m. (1,076 sq.ft.)	500 sq.m. (5,380 sq.ft.)
	28 grams	120 grams	600 grams
*Seed Mix*
Short Butterfly Prairie - Dry/Medium	$24.00	$70.00	$270.00
Tall Butterfly Prairie - Medium/Moist	$19.00	$55.00	$215.00

Wet Prairie Mix

Wet Prairie Mix

For Sun & Moist to Wet Soil 3' to 5' Tall

For low areas a little wetter than normal, these species do very well. They tolerate wet feet as well as dry periods between rains. The beautiful flowers attract lots of birds, butterflies and beneficial bugs too. Excellent for medium to heavy clay soils.

Contains:

Golden Alexander
Wild Iris
Swamp Milkweed
Wild Mint
Black Eyed Susan
Blue Vervain
Turtlehead
Closed Gentian
Obedient Plant
Stiff Goldenrod
Culver's Root

Joe Pye
Flat Top Goldenrod
Ironweed
Flat Top White Aster
New England Aster
Tufted Hairgrass
Big Bluestem
Switch Grass
Marsh Reed Grass
Bebb's Sedge

WOODLAND MIXES

Part Shade / Woodland Mix

If you don't have enough sun for a prairie, this mix will do much better. All species thrive in part shade with a few hours of sun daily. It is best for rich, medium to moist soil. Not recommended for dry, sandy soil.

Contains:

Golden Alexander
Western Canada Violet
Downy Yellow Violet
Wild Columbine
Philadelphia Fleabane
Tall Meadow Rue
Giant Hyssop
False Sunflower

Blue Vervain
Tufted Hairgrass
Turtlehead
Culver's Root
Closed Gentian
Giant Wild Rye
Big Bluestem
Purple Oat Grass

Seed Mix Prices

Area Covered	20 sq.m. (215 sq.ft.)	100 sq.m. (1,076 sq.ft.)	500 sq.m. (5,380 sq.ft.)
	28 grams	120 grams	600 grams
*Seed Mix*
Wet Prairie Mix	$25.00	$73.00	$280.00
Part Shade / Woodland Mix	$33.00	$98.00	--

SEEDING INSTRUCTIONS

Creating a native plant community from seed is a long-term investment. Using our original prairie species, you can create a beautiful & diverse natural landscape that returns year after year. It is not as simple as Mother Nature makes it look though. Planning, preparation & maintenance are important for successful establishment. And patience is required since it takes 3-4 years for the community to establish.

Please download the Planting & Seeding Guide for instructions on planning, preparation, seeding & maintenance.

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