best time to plant wildflower seeds in michigan Native Tall Grass and Wildflower Seed Mix

When we describe one of our seed mixes as tall, we typically mean they reach finished heights of 5 - 7 feet. Our Native Tall Grass and Wildflower Seed Mix was designed as a native grass planting with wildflowers mixed in to provide bloom spring through fall once established.

Some things to remember:

This mix will take approximately 2 to 3 growing seasons to fully establish. There are annuals in this mix for first year color and foraging for pollinators.

Finished heights will range from 5 to 7 feet. This native seed mix will need at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight a day.

This mix can be left standing tall all fall and winter long once done blooming. It's great habitat for wildlife and the seed heads are a great food source for birds.  Cut it back in the spring for the new growth to receive light and moisture.

Contains the following species:

Grasses:

Elymus virginicus - Virginia Wild Rye

Elymus canadensis - Nodding Wild Rye

Sorghastrum nutans - Indian Grass

Andropogon gerardii - Big Bluestem

Panicum virgatum - Switch Grass

Elymus riparius - Riverbank Wild Rye

Wildflowers:

Chamaecrista fasciculata - Partridge Pea

Gaillardia pulchella - Indian Blanket

Heliopsis helianthoides - Ox Eye Sunflower

Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Asclepias syriaca - Common Milkweed

Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot

Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan

Silphium terebinthinaceum - Prairie Dock

Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed

Dalea purpurea - Purple Prairie Clover

Liatris spicata - Dense Blazingstar

Aster laevis - Smooth Aster

Eryngium yuccifolium - Rattlesnake Master

Solidago rigida - Stiff Goldenrod

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 that several factors can affect overall height. These factors include sunlight, hydrology and overall soil health.