The Classic Tallgrass Prairie seed mix provides the abundance of a tallgrass prairie, packed with some of the most iconic species of prairie wildflowers and grasses. Modeling the naturally-occuring ecosystem, this mix thrives in medium soils, adapting the soil moistures dependent on the weather. A variety of growing heights and colors mimic the natural layers of historic prairies, which are critically endangered habitats these days.

The prairie, whose name originates from the French word meaning meadow or grassland, is a wonder which has all but disappeared from the North American landscape. With the help of prairie preservation and restoration, the beauty and vitality of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem has survived despite the vast majority being plowed under or paved over.

The creatures of the prairie benefit from these hardy plants, with birds like the Upland Sandpiper and Eastern Meadowlark depending on tallgrass habitats for survival. Many different animal and insect species use these prairie plants for nesting sites and food sources. Honoring and recreating prairie not only lays the groundwork for a beautiful garden, but ensures that the planting is full of life.

Although some of the native plants in this seed mix have ranges that extend beyond zones 3-7, the majority will do best in this zone range. For more detailed information please see the RANGE MAP for each species. View the complete species list, including % by weight, under COMPONENTS.

For seed mixes of 1/8 acre or less, we include a temporary cover crop at no additional charge. ReGreen is a sterile, short-lived perennial wheat hybrid that can be planted spring or fall.

Add a Seed Mix Enhancement for that extra splash of color!

Establishing a native plant community from seed can take 3 years or more - learn more.

All mixes are subject to change without notice depending on availability of species.

Classic Tallgrass Prairie by Prairie Moon® Nursery 9.91 lbs per acre \| 105 Seeds per sq/ft (FILTER PLANTS IN THIS SEED MIX)
WILDFLOWERS
Botanical Name (Common Name)	% by wt.
Asclepias incarnata (Rose Milkweed)	1.26
Astragalus canadensis (Canada Milk Vetch)	0.63
Baptisia alba (White Wild Indigo)	1.26
Dalea purpurea (Purple Prairie Clover)	2.75
Echinacea pallida (Pale Purple Coneflower)	3.15
Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)	3.15
Eryngium yuccifolium (Rattlesnake Master)	5.04
Euthamia graminifolia (Grass-leaved Goldenrod)	0.63
Gaura biennis (Biennial Gaura)	1.37
Gentiana flavida (Cream Gentian)	0.95
Heliopsis helianthoides (Early Sunflower)	0.95
Liatris pycnostachya (Prairie Blazing Star)	6.30
Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot)	1.26
Oligoneuron rigidum (Stiff Goldenrod)	1.37
Parthenium integrifolium (Wild Quinine)	3.78
Penstemon digitalis (Foxglove Beardtongue)	1.37
Ratibida pinnata (Yellow Coneflower)	1.37
Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan)	5.04
Rudbeckia subtomentosa (Sweet Black-eyed Susan)	0.63
Rudbeckia triloba (Brown-eyed Susan)	0.63
Silphium laciniatum (Compass Plant)	0.63
Silphium terebinthinaceum (Prairie Dock)	0.63
Symphyotrichum laeve (Smooth Blue Aster)	1.37
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (New England Aster)	1.10
Verbena hastata (Blue Vervain)	0.63
Veronicastrum virginicum (Culver's Root)	0.63
Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders)	2.52
Total of WILDFLOWERS	50.43 %

GRASSES, SEDGES & RUSHES
Botanical Name (Common Name)	% by wt.
Andropogon gerardii (Big Bluestem)	14.81
Elymus canadensis (Canada Wild Rye)	10.76
Muhlenbergia mexicana (Leafy Satin Grass)	1.89
Panicum virgatum (Switch Grass)	1.51
Sorghastrum nutans (Indian Grass)	20.60
Totals of GRASSES, SEDGES & RUSHES:	49.57 %

(FILTER PLANTS IN THIS SEED MIX)
Last updated 12/19/23

1 Question asked on Classic Tallgrass Prairie Seed Mix

Heidi April 21

What is the general height of the grass after this mix is established?

Prairie Moon April 23

Hi Heidi. The 2 tallest grasses in this tallgrass seed mix are the Big Bluestem and Indian Grass. They will top out around 6'. The bulk of the rest of the flowers and overall vegetation will vary between 3' and 7'.

Native plant communities provide the inspiration for our seed-mix designs. All our mixes feature high seeding rates and a diverse balance of native species, which, when mature, will provide blossoms throughout the year. No matter what you want from a seed mix, you will need to make sure it fits the soil-moisture holding capacity and sun conditions of your site.

E stablishment of the diverse native-plant communities represented in our seed mixes can take three to five years. The most critical process before planting is preparing the site by removing unwanted species and working to deplete the soil’s weed seed bank. Find detailed site prep, planting and care instructions for our seed mixes through the following links:

ESTABLISHING A NATIVE SEED MIX - 3 YEAR PLAN

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAND SOWING A NATIVE SEED MIX

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