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% Grasses
Seeding 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 AreaWeightCost
1/4 acre2.5 lbs.$440.00
1/2 acre5 lbs.$880.00
3/4 acre7.5 lbs.$1,320.00
1 acre10 lbs.$1760.00

Tried & True Mix - Forbs

Scientific NameCommon Name
Achillea millefoliumYarrow
Asclepias syriacaCommon Milkweed
Coreopsis lanceolataSand Tickseed
Echinacea purpureaPurple Coneflower
Heliopsis helianthoidesFalse Sunflower
Monarda fistulosaWild Bergamot
Ratibida pinnataYellow Coneflower
Rudbeckia hirtaBlack-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia trilobaThree-lobed Coneflower
Silphium integrifoliumRosin Weed
Solidago rigidaStiff Goldenrod
Symphyotrichum oolentangiensisPrairie Heart-leaved Aster

Tried & True Mix - Grasses

Scientific NameCommon Name
Elymus canadensisCanada Wild-Rye
Schizachyrium scopariusLittle 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.