prairie plant seeds Shortgrass Prairie Native Seed PacketDelightfully Diverse Shortgrass Prairie Mix A vibrant mix of native wildflowers, grasses, and sedges designed for colorful, biodiverse landscapes. With most plants reaching four feet or less, flowers stand out beautifully against the shorter grasses like a natural bouquet. Enjoy continuous blooms from early spring through late fall, while creating habitat for butterflies, bees, moths, and birds. This mix is an economical, eco friendly way to establish

Delightfully Diverse Shortgrass Prairie Mix

A vibrant mix of native wildflowers, grasses, and sedges designed for colorful, biodiverse landscapes. With most plants reaching four feet or less, flowers stand out beautifully against the shorter grasses like a natural bouquet.

Enjoy continuous blooms from early spring through late fall, while creating habitat for butterflies, bees, moths, and birds. This mix is an economical, eco-friendly way to establish a prairie that suppresses weeds and thrives for years to come.

Why Choose This Mix

• Season-long color with staggered blooming periods
• Pollinator powerhouse – 65% wildflowers (forbs) by seed count
• Compact growth – ideal for areas where tall prairie grasses aren’t suitable
• Wildlife habitat – supports butterflies, bees, birds, and beneficial insects
• Weed suppression once fully established

Seed Mix Composition

• 65% Wildflowers (Forbs): 26 species
• 30% Native Grasses: 3 species
• 5% Sedges & Rushes: 2 species
• Total: 31 species

Provided as Pure Live Seed
Note: Mix composition may vary depending on species availability.

Planting & Establishment Tips

We recommend adding a native rye cover crop (sold separately) to help suppress weeds during establishment. Rye will make the mix taller in the first few years until the permanent prairie develops.

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This seed mix works beautifully as a foundation planting. Add diversity in future years with supplemental seed or plugs.

Growing Requirements

• Sun: Full sun to part sun
• Soil: Normal to dry soils
• Germination: Requires cold moist stratification
• Mixing: Please specify any mixing instructions when ordering
• Cover Crop: Strongly recommended for establishment. Shop native rye cover crop.

Important Notes

• All seed sales are final — each mix is custom-prepared at purchase.
• Ships as Pure Live Seed (PLS).