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Shortgrass Woods Edge or Savanna Seed Mix

$50.00 - $2,630.00

500 sq ft
$50.00
1000 sq ft
$79.00
1/8 acre
$340.00
1/4 acre
$659.00
1/2 acre
$1,316.00
1 Acre
$2,630.00

for Medium to Medium-Dry Soils & Partial Shade
The species in this mix will do well in a mix of sun and shade that is a savanna. Wooded edges and opening in the woods will work for these shorter species. Soil moisture should be on the medium to medium-dry side. A few of the many species shown in this spring photo are Midland Shooting Star, Solomon's Seal and Golden Alexanders. 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.

Some seeds in this mix are kept under refrigeration (33-38 F) in our warehouse. The days in transit to you in colder or warmer conditions won’t harm the seed, but the bag of refrigerated seed should be removed from the seed mix bag and put back in refrigeration until you are ready to plant.

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.

Shortgrass Woods Edge

or Savanna Seed Mix

by Prairie Moon® Nursery

10.13 lbs per acre | 113 Seeds per sq/ft

(FILTER PLANTS IN THIS SEED MIX)

WILDFLOWERS

Botanical Name (Common Name)

% by wt.

Agastache nepetoides (Yellow Giant Hyssop)

1.23

Anemone virginiana (Tall Thimbleweed)

0.62

Aquilegia canadensis (Columbine)

2.47

Blephilia hirsuta (Hairy Wood Mint)

0.62

Camassia scilloides (Wild Hyacinth)

1.23

Campanula americana (Tall Bellflower)

1.85

Desmodium glutinosum (Pointed-leaved Tick Trefoil)

1.23

Dodecatheon meadia (Midland Shooting Star)

0.31

Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)

2.69

Eurybia macrophylla (Big-leaved Aster)

0.31

Euthamia graminifolia (Grass-leaved Goldenrod)

0.62

Gentiana flavida (Cream Gentian)

1.23

Hasteola suaveolens (Sweet Indian Plantain)

0.62

Maianthemum racemosum (Solomon's Plume)

4.94

Penstemon digitalis (Foxglove Beardtongue)

1.23

Penstemon hirsutus (Hairy Beardtongue)

1.23

Phlox pilosa (Prairie Phlox)

0.93

Polemonium reptans (Jacob's Ladder)

0.93

Polygonatum biflorum (Solomon's Seal)

4.94

Prenanthes alba (Lion's Foot)

1.23

Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed Susan)

3.09

Rudbeckia triloba (Brown-eyed Susan)

1.23

Scrophularia marilandica (Late Figwort)

0.62

Silene stellata (Starry Campion)

0.62

Symphyotrichum drummondii (Drummond's Aster)

0.62

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum (Calico Aster)

1.23

Symphyotrichum shortii (Short's Aster)

0.62

Taenidia integerrima (Yellow Pimpernel)

1.23

Thaspium trifoliatum var. flavum (Meadow Parsnip)

1.85

Triosteum perfoliatum (Late Horse Gentian)

0.62

Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders)

3.70

Total of WILDFLOWERS:

45.88 %

TREES, SHRUBS & VINES

Botanical Name (Common Name)

% by wt.

Rosa blanda (Early Wild Rose)

1.85

Totals of TREES, SHRUBS & VINES:

1.85 %

GRASSES, SEDGES & RUSHES

Botanical Name (Common Name)

% by wt.

Bromus kalmii (Prairie Brome)

9.87

Carex blanda (Common Wood Sedge)

1.23

Carex molesta (Field Oval Sedge)

2.47

Carex sprengelii (Long-beaked Sedge)

1.23

Diarrhena obovata (Beak Grass)

4.94

Elymus hystrix (Bottlebrush Grass)

4.94

Elymus villosus (Silky Wild Rye)

9.87

Elymus virginicus (Virginia Wild Rye)

9.87

Festuca subverticillata (Nodding Fescue)

2.47

Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)

5.38

Totals of GRASSES, SEDGES & RUSHES:

52.27 %

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Last updated 1/6/24

3 Questions asked on Shortgrass Woods Edge or Savanna Seed Mix

How tall will this mix grow?
The majority of species will be under 4 feet tall, but there are just a few species that could get up to 9 feet tall. If you click on the 'COMPONENTS' tab and 'PHOTOS OF PLANTS IN THIS SEED MIX' you can see all the plants in the mix. You can use the filtering tool to see what plants fall into the height range. Shortgrass Woods Edge Mix Components
Hi, getting ready for our first fall planting of pdq and shortgrass savanna mix. Converting our green grass to meadow/prairie! We have removed the sod and currently have bare ground on our site. We live in Wheaton IL. Plan to plan when temps are consistently colder. Was going to roto till before planting. Is this correct? Also, there is a maple tree with leaves in the area - should we plant before the leaves fall or after the leaves fall? Should we clear off the leaves on the site before planting? Concerned the leaves will impact growth of the native seeds? Thank you!
I recommend you do not till before seeding. It is best to seed on a nice firm bed of soil, and tilling can often dredge up new weed seeds from the seed bank. It is probably best if you can clear off at least the majority of leaves before planting. The seeds must make good contact with the soil, and though scattered leaves won’t cause a problem, a thick layer of leaves over the seed could cause a problem for the germination of some species.
I am considering both the shortgrass woods edge and tallgrass woods edge mixes for a sloped site. Would you recommend one over the other?
Hi Alina. The Tallgrass Woods Edge mix has a wider range of plant heights with some species reaching 6+ feet tall. These species also tend to spread more readily, which could be a good feature - especially if the slope is steep enough to have an erosion issue. The Shortgrass is a bit more uniform, with most species averaging 2-3 feet tall with a select few growing to about 5 feet. Both mixes have a nice balance of flowers and grasses - and nearly the same diversity of species. Feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss your site conditions and compare these mixes in more detail!

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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BARE ROOT PLANTS are shipped during optimal transplanting time: Spring (April-May) and Fall (Oct). Some ephemeral species are also available for summer shipping. Since our plants are field-grown, Nature sets the schedule each year as to when our season will begin and end. We fill all orders, on a first-come, first-serve basis, to the best of our ability depending on weather conditions beyond our control.

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Details

Lbs/Acre
10.13
Seeds/Sq.Ft.
113
Sun Exposure
Partial
Soil Moisture
Medium, Medium-Dry
Advantages
Pollinator Favorite: butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, beetles
USDA Zones
3-7
Catalog Code
SWE