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birdfeedingThe seed portion of my order from American Meadows arrived yesterday. :D The plants are supposed to arrive in April.
My all-time favorite flower seed mix! I usually grow this in at least a couple places in the prairie garden. Most highly recommended.
Monarch Butterfly Wildflower Seed Mix
SALE | SAVE 20%
1/4 pound
was $21.95 sale $17.52
Overview
• Our Monarch Butterfly Wildflower Seed Mix helps you to create a Monarch Waystation, supporting populations of these beloved native butterflies
• 4 types of milkweed ensure that Monarchs have plenty of host plants to lay their eggs on, while a variety of nectar-rich blooms energize adults as they migrate
• A blend of annuals and perennials provide color and pollinator support in the first season and for years to come
• A Mike "The Seed Man" favorite • 100% pure, non-GMO and neonicotinoid free
Key Features
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Long Bloom Time, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Mass Plantings
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Life Cycle: Mix of Annuals & Perennials
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry, Average, Moist / Wet
Seed Coverage: 1/4 lb covers 250-500 sq ft.
SKU AM016980
Description
The Monarch Butterfly Wildflower Mix contains 4 different varieties of Milkweed that provide habitat and food for caterpillars, along with a blend of nectar-rich wildflowers that provide early-to-late season food for butterflies and other pollinators. This mixture thrives in any sunny spot in the garden and the first annuals bloom just weeks after planting, making this a great choice for both spring or fall seeding. Replace part of your lawn with pollinator-friendly wildflowers, create a designated pollinator wildflower patch, or plant this mix in large planters in your small space or container garden. The pollinator possibilities are endless!
We usually get some bluestem to put in the prairie garden.
Little Bluestem Grass Seeds
1/4 pound
$9.95
Overview
This attractive grass produces purplish plumes with grey/green foliage. Little Bluestem can be planted for erosion control and will attract wildlife. Perennial. (Schizachyrium scoparium)
Key Features
Botanical Name Schizachyrium scoparium 'Camper'
Advantages Native, Attracts Birds, Groundcover, Erosion Control
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Life Cycle Perennial
Light Requirements Full Sun
Soil Moisture Dry, Average
Mature Height 48-52" tall
Seed Coverage 1/4 lb covers 1,361 sq ft.
Bloom Time Mid summer to mid fall
SKU AM016051
Description
Little Bluestem prefers full sun and is extremely drought tolerant. It blooms from July to October.
My all-time favorite flower seed mix! I usually grow this in at least a couple places in the prairie garden. Most highly recommended.
Monarch Butterfly Wildflower Seed Mix
SALE | SAVE 20%
1/4 pound
Overview
• Our Monarch Butterfly Wildflower Seed Mix helps you to create a Monarch Waystation, supporting populations of these beloved native butterflies
• 4 types of milkweed ensure that Monarchs have plenty of host plants to lay their eggs on, while a variety of nectar-rich blooms energize adults as they migrate
• A blend of annuals and perennials provide color and pollinator support in the first season and for years to come
• A Mike "The Seed Man" favorite • 100% pure, non-GMO and neonicotinoid free
Key Features
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Long Bloom Time, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Mass Plantings
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Life Cycle: Mix of Annuals & Perennials
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry, Average, Moist / Wet
Seed Coverage: 1/4 lb covers 250-500 sq ft.
SKU AM016980
Description
The Monarch Butterfly Wildflower Mix contains 4 different varieties of Milkweed that provide habitat and food for caterpillars, along with a blend of nectar-rich wildflowers that provide early-to-late season food for butterflies and other pollinators. This mixture thrives in any sunny spot in the garden and the first annuals bloom just weeks after planting, making this a great choice for both spring or fall seeding. Replace part of your lawn with pollinator-friendly wildflowers, create a designated pollinator wildflower patch, or plant this mix in large planters in your small space or container garden. The pollinator possibilities are endless!
We usually get some bluestem to put in the prairie garden.
Little Bluestem Grass Seeds
1/4 pound
$9.95
Overview
This attractive grass produces purplish plumes with grey/green foliage. Little Bluestem can be planted for erosion control and will attract wildlife. Perennial. (Schizachyrium scoparium)
Key Features
Botanical Name Schizachyrium scoparium 'Camper'
Advantages Native, Attracts Birds, Groundcover, Erosion Control
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Life Cycle Perennial
Light Requirements Full Sun
Soil Moisture Dry, Average
Mature Height 48-52" tall
Seed Coverage 1/4 lb covers 1,361 sq ft.
Bloom Time Mid summer to mid fall
SKU AM016051
Description
Little Bluestem prefers full sun and is extremely drought tolerant. It blooms from July to October.
