Wildflowers Native Grasses

RC Big Rock Switchgrass Seed (Panicum virgatum)

RC Big Rock is a new late season variety of upland switchgrass developed from Cave-in-rock. Its distinct traits are a very tall height and high yield potential. RC Big Rock was genetically improved for upright growth habit and increased height. Its tall height provides a high-quality habitat for deer. It is a late-season switchgrass with approximately 9 days later maturity than Cave-in-rock. RC Big Rock is a large, seeded variety selected for reduced seed dormancy, increased seed weight and increased seedling vigor. It is an excellent food source for pheasants and quail. It has noteworthy winter hardiness for a late season variety. It grows well on diverse soil types and has a wide regional adaptation to the mid-west and northeast regions. It is well suited for forage, biomass, soil conservation and wildlife habitat applications. ·                     Scientific name: Panicum virgatum ·                     Warm-season perennial grass that is native to North America. ·                     Grows best in areas that receive at least 30 inches of rainfall per year ·                     Grows to 6-8 feet in height. ·                     Can be distinguished from other native grasses by the dense patch of hairs at the point where the leaf blade attaches to the sheath. ·                     Foliage turns a beautiful yellow in the fall. ·                     Could be planted on a highly erodible sites and field borders. ·                     Longevity: Perennial. ·                     Approximately 258,800 seeds/lb ·                     Planting Range: May 1-June 1 or fall seeding

Midwest Wildflower Seed Mix

Flowers will provide color throughout the growing season.  This mixture contains native species as well as non-native species that are adapted to the region. This annual and perennial mix is for ornamental landscaping in the midwestern U.S. and south central Canada. Mix Contains: Black-Eyed Susan, Cornflower, Corn Poppy, Dwarf Evening Primrose, Grey-Headed Coneflower, Indian Blanket, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Lavender Hyssop, Mexican Hat, New-England Aster, Ox-Eye Sunflower, Plains Coreopsis, Prairie Aster, Prairie Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, Purple Prairie Clover, Scarlet Flax, Shasta Daisy and Thickspike Gayfeather *Mix contents are subject to change*  

Shade Wildflower Seed Mix

This colorful mixture is composed of annuals and perennials that tolerate partial shade.  It works best in locations that receive strong, filtered sunlight or 1-4 hours of direct sun per day. This mix is not suitable for densely shaded locations. Mix Contains: Annual Baby’s Breath, Baby Blue-Eyes, Candytuft, Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Chinese Houses, Clarkia, Columbine, Corn Poppy, Forget-Me-Not, Johnny Jump-Up, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Monkeyflower, Purple Coneflower, Rocket Larkspur, Shasta Daisy, Spurred Snapdragon, Sweet William Pinks and Tussock Bellflower *Mix contents are subject to change*

Deer Resistant Wildflower Seed Mix

 This mixture of annuals and perennials is a blend of garden flowers and wildflowers that are known to be resistant to deer browsing.  Keep in mind that if natural food supplies are low, or local populations of deer are dense, even these plants may be browsed by deer. Mix Contains Wild Bergamot, Blue Sage, California Poppy, Corn Poppy, Four O’Clocks, Foxglove, French Marigold, Gaura, Gold Yarrow, Lavender, Lavender Hyssop, Lemon Mint, Perennial Lupine, Rocket Larkspur, Sweet Alyssum and Sweet William Pinks  

All Perennial Wildflower Seed Mix

This mix is 15-20 different perennial wildflowers. Species will bloom in first and seconds seasons. The beautiful, long-lasting perennial blooms will continue year after year! Grows from 10 to 30 inches and is very drought tolerant. Mix Contains: Blue Flax, Perennial Lupine, Black Eyed Susan, Siberian Wallflower, Lanceleaf Coreopsis, Sweet William Pinks, Rocky Mountain Penstemon, Purple Coneflower, Shasta Daisy, Columbine, Prairie Coneflower, Greyheaded Coneflower *Mix contents are subject to change*

Native Prairie Seed Mix

If you’re looking to simplify the process in establishing a prairie on your property, this is the product for you.  Comprised of 6 species of native grasses and 13 flowering forbs, this mix will help bring diversity to your landscape.  This diverse mixture can handle a wide array of soils but it should be avoided in areas that have prolonged wet conditions.  Plant at 10# per acre in early spring.  Contains Big Bluestem, Little Bluestem, Indiangrass, Switchgrass, Sideoats Grama, Canada Wildrye, Purple Prairie Clover, Partridge Pea, Common Milkweed, Black Eyed Susan, Ox-Eye Sunflower, Bergamot, White Prairie Clover, Purple Coneflower, Yellow Coneflower, Stiff Goldenrod, Smooth Blue Aster, Canada Milkvetch, and Maximillian Sunflower. 

Bird Lover's Wildflower Seed Mixture

This flower mixture contains annuals and perennials that provide a bounty of food for seed-loving birds.  Enjoy the beauty of these flowers in your garden, and then enjoy the beauty of birds who come to feast.  Seeds will attract songbirds such as Cardinals, Goldfinches and Buntings. Mix Contains: Annual Phlox, Black-Eyed Susan, Blue Flax, Calendula, California Poppy, Cornflower, Four O’Clocks, Indian Blanket, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, New England Aster, Partridge Pea, Plains Coreopsis, Prairie Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, Purple Prairie Clover, Shasta Daisy, Sulphur Cosmos, Sunflower, Sweet William Pinks and Gayfeather. *Mix contents are subject to change*

Big Bluestem Seed (Andropogon gerardii)

Warm season grass. Works well to mix with a cool season grass. This seed is sold as pure live seed (PLS). Pure live seed is the percentage of pure and viable seed in a given lot. Scientific name: Andropogon gerardii Warm season, perennial bunch grass. Works well to mix with a cool season grass. Has an attractive reddish-copper color in fall and can help create beautiful landscape. Blooms from June through September. Can reach heights of 3-8 feet tall. Grown in Western Minnesota. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT WARM SEASON GRASSES ARE PLANTED WITHIN 300 MILES WHERE GROWN. Soil Type: Well drained. Longevity: Pereninial. Moisture requirement: Adaptable to dry. Approximately 145,300 seeds/lb Planting Range: May 1-June 1 or fall seeding

Native Grass Deer Cover

We have included 6 different native grasses in this blend to provide both a good food source and great cover next to your food plot. Theses species will get 4-8 ft. tall when established These are long living perennials We will always include 6 different native grasses 4-Warm Season and 2-Cool season grasses All species packaged individually The mix vary slightly dependent upon available inventory

Pollinator Wildflower Seed Mix

This flower mixture is designed specifically for pollinator conservation in the Midwest and Eastern United States.  The western planting boundary would be a line straight south from the eastern borders of North and South Dakota. It contains a balanced blend of native annuals and perennials that provide nectar and pollen throughout the growing season. Mix Contains: Black-Eyed Susan, Blue Wild Indigo, Brown-Eyed Susan, Butterfly Milkweed, Eastern Columbine, Gray Goldenrod, Indian Blanket, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Lavender Hyssop, Lemon Mint, New England Aster, Ohio Spiderwort, Partridge Pea, Perennial Lupine, Plains Coreopsis, Purple Coneflower, Showy Tick Trefoil, Spotted Beebalm, White Upland Aster, and Wild Sunflower Seeding Rate: 8 oz covers 1,000 sq ft. 12-24 lbs/acre

Bee Feed Seed Mixture

It contains early, mid-, and late blooming flowers in order to provide bee forage all season long. This mix is a blend of annual and perennial flowers that provide nectar and pollen to wild bees, honey bees and other pollinators.  It is well suited for maintained landscapes such as garden beds, borders and managed meadows.  It contains early, mid-, and late blooming flowers in order to provide bee forage all season long.  Flowers are suitable for short-tongued and long-tongued bees and come in a wide range of colors for an attractive display. Mix Contains: Baby Blue-Eyes, Bergamot, Blue Flax, California Poppy, China Aster, Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Corn Poppy, Fleabane Daisy, Forget-Me-Not, Globe Gilia, Indian Blanket, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Lavender Hyssop, New England Aster, Plains Coreopsis, Purple Coneflower, Siberian Wallflower, Sweet Alyssum, Tidy-Tips and White Rockcress *Mix contents are subject to change*  

Black-Eyed Susan Seed (Rudbeckia hirta)

Black-eyed Susan is easily established with most critical area seeding techniques. Black-eyed Susan is naturalized in most of the states east of Kansas and the bordering areas of Canada. Scientific name: Rudbeckia hirta Best growth is achieved on sandy, well drained sites winter hardy in areas where low temperatures are between -30 ° and -20 °F Color: Yellow Bloom Period: Summer, Fall (2nd year after seeding) Height: 12"-36" Type: Biennial Moisture: Dry, Moderate, Moist Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade Approximately 1,746,000 seeds/lb Approximately 100,000 seeds/oz

Dacotah Switchgrass Seed (Panicum virgatum)

Warm season, perennial grass that is native to North America. This seed is sold as pure live seed (PLS). Pure live seed is the percentage of pure and viable seed in a given lot. Scientific name: Panicum virgatum Summer perennial grass that is native to North America. Grows best in areas that receive 30 inches of rainfall a year in in irragated areas with average wet soils. Grows to 3-6 feet in height. Can be distinguished from other native grasses by the dense patch of hairs at the point where the leaf blade attaches to the sheath. Foliage turns a beautiful yellow in the fall. Could be planted on a highly erodile sites and field borders. Longevity: Perennial. Approximately 258,800 seeds/lb Planting Range: May 1-June 1 or fall seeding  Dacotah switchgrass is earlier maturing and adapted farther north than other known switchgrass cultivars. The projected climatic adaptation of Dacotah (shown by the shaded area on the adaptation map below) is North Dakota and the northern half of Minnesota. Precipitation ranges from 15 to 30 inches for the area. Performance outside this area has not been adequately tested. Dacotah is best suited to moderately wet, light or medium-textured soils. It will tolerate light saline or alkaline soils and is more drought tolerant than other currently available switchgrass cultivars recommended for the Northern Great Plains. 

Little Bluestem Seed (Schizachyrium scoparium)

Warm season grass that mixes with a cool season grass. This seed is sold as pure live seed (PLS). Pure live seed is the percentage of pure and viable seed in a given lot. Scientific name: Schizachyrium scoparium Warm season grass. Works well to mix with a cool season grass. One of the most popular ornamental grasses on the market today and widely used in landscaping. Mixes well with wildflowers. Has a wide range of colors from shades of blue to green hues. Can reach heights of 2-4 feet tall. Little bluestem is a vigorous, long-live native bunchgrass. Grown in Western Minnesota. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT WARM SEASON GRASSES ARE PLANTED WITHIN 300 MILES WHERE GROWN. Soil Type: Tolerate poor soil. Longevity: Pereninial. Moisture requirement: Adaptable to dry.

Ox-Eye Sunflower Seed (Heliopsis helianthoides)

Ox-Eye sunflower is considered one of the hardiest plants for a wildflower garden. Can perform well in dry locations. Livestock and deer will graze ox-eye sunflower.  Scientific name: Heliopsis helianthoides A.K.A. Oxeye Daisy, False sunflower, Heliopsis sunflower Color: Yellow Bloom Period: Summer-Fall Height: 36"-48" Type: Perennial Moisture: Dry Sunlight: Full Sun Approximately 100,000 seeds/lb Approximately 6,500 seeds/oz  

Monarch Butterfly Garden Seed Mixture

 Monarch populations have been in decline for a number of years, and the loss of nectar sources and milkweeds has been indicated as a major contributor to these declines.  This mixture is composed of native wildflowers, garden flowers and milkweeds which supply nectar sources for adult monarchs.  Milkweeds are utilized for egg-laying and provide food to monarch caterpillars.  This mixture is appropriate for home gardens, commercial landscaping, golf courses and other maintained sites. Mix Contains: Annual Candytuft (Iberis umbellata), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Dwarf Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus), Gayfeather (Liatris spicata), Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), Marigold 'Naughty Marietta' (Tagetes patula), Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Rocket Larkspur (Delphinium consolida), Siberian Wallflower (Cheiranthus allionii), Smooth Aster (Aster laevis), Sulphur Cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus), Zinnia (Zinnia elegans)

Fragrant Wildflower Seed Mix

 This annual and perennial mixture is a blend of colorful flowers that provide lovely fragrances all season long.  Included in this mix are flowers with sweet floral, carnation, citrus, lavender, lemon and tangy pungent scents. Mix Contains Calendula, Cottage Pinks, Dahlberg Daisy, Evening Scented Stock, Four O’Clocks, French Marigold, Fringed Pinks, Iceland Poppy, Johnny Jump-Up, Lavender Hyssop, Lemon Mint, Siberian Wallflower, Sweet Alyssum, Sweet Mignonette, Sweet Sultan, Sweet William Pinks and Virginia Stock  

Cut Flower Wildflower Seed Mix

 This mixture is composed of long-lasting cut flowers.  Nothing brightens up a room like a vase of fresh flowers.  Mix contains both annuals and perennials to provide cut flowers for many years to come. Mix Contains : Annual Baby’s Breath, Bishop’s Flower, Blanketflower, China Aster, Clarkia, Cornflower, Cosmos, English Wallflower, Gaura, Gloriosa Daisy, Iceland Poppy, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Mexican Hat, Painted Daisy, Perennial Lupine, Plains Coreopsis, Purple Coneflower, Rocket Larkspur, Shasta Daisy, Sulphur Cosmos and Sweet William Pinks. *Mix contents are subject to change*   

Beneficial Bug Wildflower Seed

 This mixture attracts beneficial insects to the garden.  Beneficial insects include lacewings, lady beetles, hover flies, syrphid flies and parasitic wasps.  These beneficial insects help to destroy harmful garden pests such as aphids, thrips and mites. Mix Contains: Baby Blue-Eyes, Bergamot, Bishop’s Flower, Black-Eyed Susan, California Poppy, Candytuft, Cilantro, Dill, Dwarf Cosmos, Fennel, Gayfeather, Globe Gilia, Indian Blanket, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, Purple Prairie Clover, Rockcress, Shasta Daisy, Siberian Wallflower and Sweet Alyssum *Mix contents are subject to change*  

Yellow Coneflower Seed (Ratibida pinnata)

Yellow coneflower produces an attractive and distinct flower that is easily grown in gardens. The yellow coneflower's attract butterflies throughout the summer, and its seeds are sought by birds in the late fall. Plantings can be made in either the spring or fall. The seed requires a clean, firm seed bed, and may be drilled or broadcast. Scientific name: Ratibida pinnata A.K.A. Grey-Headed Coneflower, Drooping Coneflower, Pinnate Prairie Coneflower A member of the daisy family Easily established from seed Color: Yellow Bloom Period: Summer Height: 36″-60″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Moderate Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade Approximately 445,000 seeds/lb Approximately 27,000 seeds/oz

White Yarrow Seed (Achillea millefolium)

 White yarrow is a drought tolerant species. Plant the seeds no more than ¼ inch deep; they require light for germination. The seeds also require a temperature range of 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Scientific name: Achillea millefolium Responds best to soil that is poorly developed and well drained Color: White Bloom Period: Summer Height: 12″-36″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Dry, Moderate Sunlight: Full Sun Seeds/lb: 2,790,000

White Prairie Clover Seed (Dalea candida)

 White Prairie Clover can be used in reclamation of drastically disturbed lands, range renovation and prairie restoration projects. It is also a potentially useful plant for roadside and rest area beautification, park plantings and recreational garden natural area plantings. White Prairie Clover grows primarily on well drained sandy, gravelly, and silt type soils, rarely on clay or lowland sites. Should be planted on a prepared, weed free, firm seedbed. The seedbed should be firm enough to allow planting at a ¼ to ½ inch depth. Weed management during the first year establishment is essential to produce a healthy stand of White Prairie Clover. Mowing at a height that will not affect white prairie clover seedlings is one method of reducing weed competition. Scientific name: Dalea candida A.K.A. Slender white prairie clover, prairie clover, Bloka (Lakota) Color: White Bloom Period: Summer, Fall Height: 18″-36″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Dry, Moderate Sunlight: Full Sun Seeds/lb: 259,000 Seeding Rate: 1 oz covers 250 sq. ft. 9 lbs/acre

Stiff Goldenrod Seed (Solidago rigida)

Scientific name: Solidago rigida OR Oligoneuron rigidum A.K.A. Rigid Goldenrod wint Color: Yellow Bloom Period: Summer, Fall Height: 36″-60″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Dry, Moderate Sunlight: Full Sun, Approximately 772,000 seeds/lb Approximately 46,000 seeds/oz

Smooth Blue Aster Seed (Aster laevis)

Smooth Blue Aster has many attractive qualities – they include its adaptability, beautiful flowerheads, attractive foliage, and flowering stems that usually remain erect.  Scientific name: Aster laevis OR Symphyotrichum laeve Color: Yellow Bloom Period: Summer, Fall (2nd year after seeding) Height: 12″-36″ Type: Biennial Moisture: Dry, Moderate, Moist Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade Seeds/lb: 1,746,000

Rattlesnake Master Seed (Eryngium yuccifolium)

Rattlesnake Master can be used for roadside plantings, prairie restoration, prairie landscaping, wildlife cover, and also in wildflower gardens because of its attractive appearance. Rattlesnake master is a warm-season perennial native forb which grows well on wet or dry mesic prairie soil. Prepare a clean weed free seedbed by disking and harrowing or using chemical weed control. Firm the seedbed by cultipacking. Seedbed should be firm enough to allow seed to be planted ¼ inch deep. Burning may be appropriate where plant vigor declines or where invader species threaten native mix stands. Scientific name: Eryngium yuccifolium A.K.A. Button eryngo win Color: White Bloom Period: Summer Height: 30″-48″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Dry, Moderate Sunlight: Full Sun Approximately 157,000 seeds/lb Approximately 8,000 seeds/oz

Purple Prairie Clover Seed (Dalea purpurea)

Purple Prairie Clover occurs in prairies, rocky open glades, along railroads, and rocky or open woods. This specie ranges throughout the Midwest, into the southeastern part of the U.S. and recently in the Northeast. It is most abundant in the upland of the true prairie. Purple Prairie Clover occurs in prairies, rocky open glades, along railroads, and rocky or open woods. It ranges from Indiana to Saskatchewan and Montana, south to Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas and New Mexico; also in Alabama and introduced east to New York. It is most abundant in the upland of the true prairie. It also occurs in sand prairies, hill prairies, and gravel-hill prairies. Scientific name: Dalea purpurea Grows well on well-drained or dry soils Reduce weed competition by mowing at a height that will not affect the purple prairie clover seedlings Color: Purple Bloom Period: Summer, Fall Height: 12″-36″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Dry, Moderate Sunlight: Full Sun Approximately 293,000 seeds/lb Approximately 20,000 seeds/oz

Purple Coneflower Seed (Echinacea purpurea)

Purple coneflower is a very popular wildflower in home gardens and is often grown for its showy flowers. It is also frequently used in wildflower mixes for roadside beautification and prairie restoration. Does not compete well with other plants. Competition from weeds should be controlled by mechanical or chemical methods. Purple Coneflower seed should be sown in a well prepared, firm, weed free, seedbed at a depth of â…› to ¼ inch Scientific name: Echinacea purpurea In general, purple coneflower has low fertility needs. Color: Purple Bloom Period: Summer Height: 24″-36″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Dry, Moderate, Moist Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade Approximately 117,000 seeds/lb Approximately 6,600 seeds/oz

Prairie Blazing Star Seed (Liatris pycnostachya)

Prairie blazing star can be used for prairie restoration, landscaping, roadside plantings, wildlife food and habitat and wildflower gardens. During establishment, reduce weed competition by mowing above the height of the prairie blazing star or using approved herbicides. The top two-thirds of prairie blazing star is a spike of rose-purple, thistle-like flowers that are given a somewhat fuzzy appearance by extended white stamens (male flower parts) and pistils (female flower parts). Seedling vigor is good and stands are comparatively easy to establish where competition is controlled. Scientific name: Liatris pycnostachya A.K.A. Gayfeather Color: Purple Bloom Period: Summer, Fall Height: 24″-48″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Dry, Moderate Sunlight: Full Sun Approximately 131,000 seeds/lb Approximately 12,000 seeds/oz Seeding Rate: 1 oz covers 2,000 sq. ft. 13 lbs/acre

Partridge Pea Seed (Chamaecrista fasciculata)

Patridge pea provides bright summer color, and the flowers attract bees and butterflies. The seed pods are eaten by gamebirds and songbirds, and the plant provides excellent cover for gamebirds and browse for deer. Partridge pea provides bright summer color, and the flowers attract bees and butterflies. The seed pods are eaten by gamebirds and songbirds, and the plant provides excellent cover for gamebirds and browse for deer. Scientific name: Chamaecrista fasciculata Color: Yellow Bloom Period: Summer, Fall Height: 6″-24″ Type: Annual Moisture: Dry Sunlight: Full Sun Approximately 56,700 seeds/lb Approximately 3,800 seeds/oz

New England Aster Seed (Aster novae-angliae)

New England aster is the showiest of the genus, and stand out on roadside shoulders and ditches from August through late October. New England aster grows in prairie swales, wet meadows, alluvial soils and thickets, low fields in valleys, and moist ground along streams. Prepare a clean weed free seedbed by disking and harrowing or using chemical weed control. Firm the seedbed by cultipacking. Seedbed should be firm enough to allow seed to be planted 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep.Approximately 70,000 seeds/oz 70,000 Seeds Approximately Per Ounce Scientific name: Aster novae-angliae OR Symphyotrichum novae-angliae A.K.A. Aster, Starwort, First flower Color: Purple Bloom Period: Summer, Fall Height: 24″-72″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Moderate, Moist Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade Approximately 1,100,000 seeds/lb

Maximilian Sunflower Seed (Helianthus maximiliani)

Butterflies, beetles, and long- and shorttongued bees consume the nectar or pollen produced the flowers of Maximilian sunflower. Maximilian sunflower is used as a conservation planting for habitat development, prairie restoration and landscaping, and range and pasture maintenance.  Butterflies, beetles, and long- and shorttongued bees consume the nectar or pollen produced the flowers of Maximilian sunflower. Optimal seeding times are November to May in the central Great Plains and January to March in the southern Great Plains. Scientific name: Helianthus maximiliani In early winter, rake Maximilian sunflower seeds into loose topsoil and cover with 0.25 to 0.5 inch of soil or mulch A long cold period is required before germination Seedling vigor is good Color: Yellow Bloom Period: Summer, Fall Height: 60″-96″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Dry, Moderate Sunlight: Full Sun Seeds/lb: 182,000

Illinois Bundleflower Seed (Desmanthus illinoensis)

Illinois bundleflower is frequently used in range re-vegetation projects.  Easily established, Illinois bundleflower may be seeded alone at a depth of ½ inch on heavier moister soils or up to 1 inch deep on dryer sandier soil types. Planting into a prepared seed bed with mulch would increase the chance of establishment. Planting in the early to mid spring time would provide optimum moisture conditions for the seedlings. Broadcast planting would require a 50 to 100 percent increase in the amount of seed used. Scientific name: Desmanthus illinoensis A.K.A. False sensitive plant, Illinois mimosa, Illinois demanthus Color: White Bloom Period: Summer Height: 36″-60″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Dry Sunlight: Full Sun Seeds/lb: 67,000

Golden Alexanders Seed (Zizia aurea)

Golden Alexander flowers are attractive to many kinds of butterflies and many other insects. It is an excellent source of accessible pollen and nectar to many beneficial insects with short mouthparts. This species is probably best planted in the spring or early fall from containerize stock to ensure success. Golden Alexanders is a hardy plant with relatively few problems. This species is easy to grow and plants tend to bolt as the summer progresses. Scientific name: Zizia aurea A.K.A Golden Zizia Color: Yellow Bloom Period: Spring Height: 12″-30″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Moderate Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade Seeds/lb: 150,000

Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)

Foxglove Beardtongue can stand 2-3 ft. tall and are topped with stalked clusters of white, tubular, unevenly five-lobed flowers which rise in pairs from the upper leaf axils.  Scientific name: Penstemon digitalis Color: White Bloom Period: Summer, Spring Height: 24″-40″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Moderate Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade Approximately 2,257,000 seeds/lb Approximately 100,000 seeds/oz

Common Milkweed Seed (Asclepias syriaca)

The five petals of Common Milkweed are green to purple-tinged, and are topped by a crown of five erect lobes that are rose to purple, rarely white. The five petals of Common Milkweed are green to purple-tinged, and are topped by a crown of five erect lobes that are rose to purple, rarely white. Milkweed is burned in the fall to eliminate dead stalks and stimulate new growth. Burning causes new growth to have taller, straighter stems (with longer fibers). It also stimulates flower and seed production. Scientific name: Asclepias syriaca Grows in sandy, clayey, or rocky calcareous soils. Color: Pink Bloom Period: Summer Height: 36″-48″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Dry, Moderate Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade USDA Hardiness zones: 4-9 Approximately 86,000 seeds/lb Approximately 4,000 seeds/oz

Canada Milkvetch Seed (Astragalus canadensis)

Canada Milk Vetch is a native legume that is excellent for erosion control. Plants can be large and robust when established. Canada Milk vetch is longevitity is typically 3-4 years under good maitenance. This can be mowed and is palatable to wildlife. Scientific name: Astragalus canadensis Planting should be done early May. If frost seeding, late October Planting Depth: 1/2"-3/4" Color: Greenish White Bloom Period: Fall Height: 12"-40" Type: Perennial Sunlight: Full Sun Moisture: Wet mesic, dry mesic Approximately 270,000 seeds/lb Approximately 17,000 seeds/oz

Butterfly Milkweed Seed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Butterfly milkweed is a wonderful horticultural plant for landscaping to attract butterflies (particularly monarchs), whose numbers are declining and migratory routes changing due to lack of appropriate habitat. Butterfly milkweed also has strikingly beautiful flowers. Milkweed is burned in the fall to eliminate dead stalks and stimulate new growth. Burning causes new growth to have taller, straighter stems (with longer fibers). It also stimulates flower and seed production. Scientific name: Asclepias tuberosa Grows on sandy, loamy, or rocky limestone soils of prairies, open woodlands, roadsides, and disturbed areas Color: Orange Bloom Period: Summer Height: 18″-30″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Dry, Moderate Sunlight: Full Sun USDA Hardiness zones: 3-9 Approximately 108,000 seeds/lb Approximately 3,500 seeds/oz

Bee Balm / Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)

A perennial flower, Wild Bergamot (A.K.A. Bee Balm) flowers from June to September. Plant Wild Bergamot in a sunny, weed-free well-drained soil. Seeds can be broadcast on a weed-free surface from January to mid-May in sunny locations. Once the seeds germinate seedlings should be watered during extended dry period. During the first summer of full growth mow the area 3 to 5 times to keep the plants between 8 and 4 inches tall. Mowing also reduces weeds. Continue to add leaf mold and compost to your soil, as the plant's shallow root systems spread easily through light soil. Scientific name: Monarda fistulosa A.K.A. Bee Balm The flowers bloom from June to September. Color: Purple Bloom Period: Summer Height: 36″-48″ Type: Perennial Moisture: Dry, Moderate Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade Approximately 1,463,000 seeds/lb Approximately 78,000 seeds/oz

Phacelia (Phacelia Tanacetifolia)

Virginia Wildrye Seed (Elymus virginicus)

A cool season, perennial bunch grass This seed is sold as pure live seed (PLS). Pure live seed is the percentage of pure and viable seed in a given lot. Scientific name: Elymus virginicus A cool season, perennial bunch grass. Virginia wildrye will tolerate a wide range of soil textures, from coarse sands to heavy clay. It is similar to Canada wildrye in appearance, but is typically shorter in height. Grows 2-3 feet in height. Palatable and nutritious forage for large game animals such as deer. Can be mixed with warm season grasses for restoration and conservation plantings. Color may vary from green to silvery blue, and foliage often has a waxy appearance. Shade tolerant and is equally at home in open grasslands and prairies as it is in wooded sites. Seed should be planted in early fall approximately ¼ to ½ inch deep in heavy soils, and up to 1 inch deep in sandy soils.  

Pierre Sideoats Grama Seed (Bouteloua curtipendula)

Sideoats Grama is long-lived and warm-season grass. This seed is sold as pure live seed (PLS). Pure live seed is the percentage of pure and viable seed in a given lot. Scientific name: Bouteloua curtipendula Sideoats Grama is long-lived and warm-season grass. Works well to mix with a cool season grass. It has short, scaly rhizomes. Usually it makes a bunch-type growth and can form a dense sod. The flowering stocks are 2-3 feet tall. The leaves are about 10-12 inches long and nearly 1/4 inch wide. The seed-head consists of a large number of oat-like seeds set on one side of the stem, which is about 6-12 inches long. The root system is fairly deep and well branched; thus the plants can effectively utilize all available moisture. Longevity: Perennial. Pierre grows on well-drained uplands, shallow ridges, and rocky areas and may be planted on soils ranging from deep to shallow. It was selected for its overall vigor, leafiness, and freedom from disease in a cold, semiarid environment. It has excellent seedling vigor and will persist and provide erosion cover in areas with annual precipitation of 14 to 16 inches. 

Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)

A perennial warm season bunchgrass Scientific name: Sporobolus heterolepis A perennial, warm season bunchgrass Will grow 2'-3' tall Bloom time is Fall - August-October Prefers full sun Emerald-green leaves adds a touch of elegance to any planting. Considered by many to be the most handsome of the prairie grasses, it makes a well-defined and distinctive border when Can adapt to a wide range of soils, doing well in moist to dry conditions. Approximately 14,000 seeds/oz

Prairie Cordgrass Seed (Spartina pectinata)

A warm season perennial grass A warm season perennial grass. It will grow in seasonally dry sites, tolerates alkaline conditions and high water tables but is intolerant of prolonged flooding. Grows on a wide array of soil types. Seedling vigor is only moderate, and seed often germinates throughout the course of the summer. Adequate water at planting time is critical for establishment. The first few years of establishment by seed may require weed control if heavily infested. Mowing more than once per season can reduce vigor. It has an average height of 3 to 8 feet. Approximately 183,000 seeds/lb Approximately 9,000 seeds/oz

Tomahawk Indiangrass Seed (Sorghastrum nutans)

Indiangrass is a long-lived, warm-seasoned, tall native bunchgrass This indiangrass seed is sold as pure live seed (PLS). Pure live seed is the percentage of pure and viable seed in a given lot. Scientific name: Sorghastrum nutans Indiangrass is a long-lived, warm-season, tall native bunchgrass. Works well to mix with a cool season grass. It's adapted throughout the United States in most soil types from heavy clay to coarse sands. Indiangrass spreads by seed. Individual plants increase by size to large, dense bunches of underground rhizomes. Provides excellent forage for wildlife and good cover for deer and gamebirds. Should be planted between 1/4" - 1/2" in. deep. Grows 4-8 feet tall Best seedling stands have been obtained where plantings were made on a clean-tilled, firm, well-prepared seedbed. Longevity: Perennial Approximately 179,300 seeds/lb Planting Range: May 1-June 1 or fall seeding The known climatic adaptation of Tomahawk is primarily associated to North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and extreme Western Wisconsin. It is best suited to fertile, well-drained soils. It is not well adapted to highly saline or alkaline conditions. Although Tomahawk is better suited to moderately wet soil, it will withstand droughty conditions and can be used on such sites for ground cover. Precipitation for the area of adaptation ranges from 15 to 30 inches.

Mandan Canada Wildrye Seed (Elymus canadensis)

A cool season grass that establishes quickly This seed is sold as pure live seed (PLS). Pure live seed is the percentage of pure and viable seed in a given lot. Scientific name: Elymus canadensis Mandan is adapted and recommended for use in the Northern Great Plains and Upper Midwest Canada Wildrye has fair to good palatability as food for wildlife. An excellent seed for use in erosion control. A cold season grass that establishes quickly. Moderately drought tolerant and winter hardy. Can reach heights of 2-4 feet tall. Grows best in late spring and lasts long into the summer. Soil Type: Adaptable to many different soil types. Seed Count: 115,000 seeds per pound. Longevity: Pereninial.

Blue Grama Seed (Bouteloua gracilis)

Can be used in mixtures in erosion control situations. Excellent grass to use with wildflowers! This seed is sold as pure live seed (PLS). Pure live seed is the percentage of pure and viable seed in a given lot. Can be used in mixtures in erosion control situations. Grows to be 6 to 24 inches. Used as a low maintenance turf planting. Also used in surface mine re-vegetation plantings. A major warm season grass and can be used in mixtures with cool season grasses. Should be planted between 1/4 - 1/2 inches deep. Most effective when grown in the dryer parts of northern and southern great plains and southwestern regions of the USA. Grown primarily with buffalograss, needle-and-thread, western wheatgrass, and green needlegrass in short grass prairie setting. Demonstrates good drought, fair salinity and moderate alkalinity tolerance. Longevity: Perennial.