Suited to full sun areas and sites with dry to medium conditions. The mix is ideal for fall sowing. Spring sowing is possible, however note some species may not come up until the following spring (after they overwinter). The mix is formulated with an ideal ratio of wildflower to grass species contains spring, summer and fall blooms in a variety of colours to provide a continuous nectar supply for pollinators. Covers approximately 100 square feet.

Cold, moist stratification required. Winter sow directly outside, or mix seeds with moist substrate (vermiculite, perlite or moss) and place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks. Sow seed at 1/8 inch depth. Do not let seedling dry out while it is establishing.

Species Composition

Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) 6.00%
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) 4.00%
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) 2.00%
Common Evening-primrose (Oenothera biennis) 1.00%
Lanceleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) 4.00%
Canada (Showy) Tick Trefoil (Desmodium Canadense) 3.00%
Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) 1.00%
Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) 4.00%
Oxeye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) 2.00%
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) 4.00%
Dotted Mint (Monarda punctata) 6.00%
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) 9.00%
Grayhead Coneflower (Ratibida Pinnata) 3.00%
Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta) 6.00%
Black eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) 9.00%
Eastern Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) 3.00%
Little blue stem (Schizachyrium scoparium) 9.00%
Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) 12.00%
Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) 12.00%

From time to time, small adjustments to species percentages may occur based on seed availability.
For your convenience, this mix includes an eco-friendly seed coating. Small-seeded varieties are coated with a biodegradable mix of natural minerals to make application easier and increase germination rates.

Ideally, direct garden sowing should take place in the late fall after the first frost, mid September to November depending on your region. This allows seeds to overwinter outdoors, which imitates their natural dormancy period and improves germination. Spring sowing can be done directly outdoors from April to July, if seeds are overwintered/stratified for 6-8 weeks beforehand. Note: if seeds cannot be stratified, many will not germinate until the following spring and germination rates may be slightly lower.

Site Preparation

Remove existing vegetation, then lightly work the soil to ensure compaction does not impede germination. Rake a fine seedbed then broadcast the seed evenly across the area. In order to ensure good soil/seed contact, use a seed roller or walk over seeds for smaller sites. Do not bury the seeds- they should have good contact with the soil but still be exposed to sunlight. For spring planting, keep evenly watered through the first two weeks of germination, or until seedlings are strong and well established. For fall planting, watering is not generally required. Patience is required when establishing a mix of native grasses and perennials as many flowers will not bloom until the second year of growth.