After many years of sowing wildflower seeds in plantings small and large across Michigan, we have developed a mix of species proven to establish consistently. We think it's a good idea to start with this sure to show up mix of wildflowers and prairie grasses that you can count on. Once established, you may consider enhancing the area with additional species by seed or plants. Otherwise, simply continue to enjoy your wildflower meadow as is. This mix is for primarily full sun and dryland soil types.
MWF - Tried & True Mix
60% Forbs, 40% GrassesSeeding Rate - 5 oz./1000 s.f. or 10 lbs./acre
$11/oz. or $176/lb.
Our seeds are available in any amount, no matter how small or large your project.
Coverage Area | Weight | Cost |
1/4 acre | 2.5 lbs. | $440.00 |
1/2 acre | 5 lbs. | $880.00 |
3/4 acre | 7.5 lbs. | $1,320.00 |
1 acre | 10 lbs. | $1760.00 |
Tried & True Mix - Forbs
Scientific Name | Common Name |
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Achillea millefolium | Yarrow |
Asclepias syriaca | Common Milkweed |
Coreopsis lanceolata | Sand Tickseed |
Echinacea purpurea | Purple Coneflower |
Heliopsis helianthoides | False Sunflower |
Monarda fistulosa | Wild Bergamot |
Ratibida pinnata | Yellow Coneflower |
Rudbeckia hirta | Black-eyed Susan |
Rudbeckia triloba | Three-lobed Coneflower |
Silphium integrifolium | Rosin Weed |
Solidago rigida | Stiff Goldenrod |
Symphyotrichum oolentangiensis | Prairie Heart-leaved Aster |
Tried & True Mix - Grasses
Scientific Name | Common Name |
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Elymus canadensis | Canada Wild-Rye |
Schizachyrium scoparius | Little Bluestem |
A note about cover crop...
If you are seeding on bare soil or slope, we recommend including a temporary cover crop at a rate of 15 lbs. per acre, $3 per lb.
If you have large acreage, we suggest finding cover crop locally as they are commonly available and are heavy, adding substantially to your shipping cost with us.