Little Prairie Native Wildflower Seed Mix

Restore a piece of the prairie with our Little Prairie Native Wildflower Seed Mix, featuring hardy native wildflowers and grasses. Above ground, the plants provide habitat for butterflies, birds, and beneficial insects, with colorful wildflowers in bloom from spring to fall. Below ground, deep root help filter water, improve soil health, sequester carbon, and prevent erosion. Plant this mix and enjoy watching pollinators and birds fly from flower to flower, with wildflowers and grasses swaying gently in the breeze.
Zones4 - 7
Ideal Regions
West
Southwest
Pacific Northwest
Advantages
bee-friendly
Bee Friendly
attract-butterflies
Attract Butterflies
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Attract Birds
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Native
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Great For Mass Plantings
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Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks)
multiplies--naturalizes
Multiplies / Naturalizes
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Easy To Grow
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Low Maintenance
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Good For Cut Flowers
Light Requirements
full-sun
Full Sun
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Spread Up to 60" tall
Bloom TimeSpring to fall
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SKUHC017944

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

  • If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
  • If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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What's in this Mix?
Our Little Prairie Native Wildflower Seed Mix will help you restore a piece of the prairie right in your own back yard. Thriving prairies with abundant plant and animal life once defined the landscape west of the Mississippi. Today, there is a growing movement to restore this ecosystem, starting right in our own backyards. This mix includes 5 annual wildflowers, 8 perennial and biennial wildflowers, and 2 perennial grasses, growing up to 5 feet tall when mature. Annual wildflowers bloom in the first year, proving season-long color. Perennials will start to bloom in in the second or third year, and will return for years to come. Look for a colorful mix of red, yellow, white, and purple blooms that will attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. High Country Gardens seed mixes contain 100% seed with no fillers, and all seeds are non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free, and guaranteed to grow.

What’s In This Mix:

Annuals:
Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria)
Prairie Sunflower (Helianthus petiolaris)
Crown Tickseed (Coreopsis nuecensis)
Greenthread (Thelesperma filifolium)
Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella)

Biennials & Perennials:
Prairie Aster (Machaeranthera tanacetifolia) - Biennial
Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera)
White Upland Aster (Aster ptarmicoides)
Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta)
Dwarf Evening Primrose     (Oenothera missouriensis)
Illinois Bundleflower (Desmanthus illinoensis)
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea)
White Prairie Clover (Dalea candida)

Perennial Grass:
Sideoats Grama Grass (Bouteloua curtipendula)
Blue Grama Grass (Bouteloua gracilis)

How much seed do I need? See product information below for coverage rates.

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Associated SKUsHC017944
HC017928 (1/4 Pound)
HC017929 (1/2 Pound)
HC017930 (1 Pound)
Common Name
Little Prairie Native Wildflower Seed Mix
Seed Life Cycle
Mix of Annuals & Perennials
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Spring to fall
Mature Height
Up to 60" tall
Ships As
Seed
Seed Coverage
1/4 covers 1,240 sq ft
1/2 lb covers 2,485 sq ft
1 lb covers 4,965 sq ft
Non-GMO
Yes
Neonicotinoid Free
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Soil Type
Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Wildflower Mix or Specie
Mixtures
Ideal Region
West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7
Native To
North America
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Native, Great For Mass Plantings, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Multiplies / Naturalizes, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers
Ships To Canada
Yes
Planting Guides

Step-by-Step Wildflower Seed Planting Instructions

  1. Check for your last frost date and plant after this has passed. Choose a spot on your property that gets 6 or more hours of direct sun a day unless you are planting seeds for shade.
  2. Prepare your soil by clearing the area of all existing growth. Simply dig up everything that is growing, turn the soil and rake the area flat. If this is an area that has never before been gardened, you may need to till the area up to remove growth.
  3. Mix the seeds with sand* for better visibility and scatter the seeds directly on top of the soil. If you are sowing a larger area, we recommend using a seed spreader; if not, you can sow by hand.
  4. We recommend lightly compressing the seeds into the soil, making sure not to bury them. You can either walk on them, use a board or if you are sowing a larger area, rent a seed roller.
  5. Water so that the soil is moist, not soaking wet, until the seedlings are about 4-6" tall. After that, the seedlings will survive on natural rains. If you are experiencing very dry weather, we recommend watering occasionally.
Get more information on Planting Wildflowers
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
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