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 Butterfly Meadow Mix (US Native)

Here is a mix that will give you a natural looking butterfly garden consisting of native wildflowers and prairie grasses. This mix contains 17 native wildflowers reaching a height of 2'-4' and the short prairie grass Little Bluestem reaching a height of 2'-3'. It will bring an abundance of butterflies and birds to your yard summer into fall and will be a food source for song birds in the winter.
Seeds/lb. = 314,772
Planting rate = 10 lbs./acre

Available in:
1 Ounce (covers 275 sq. ft.) - $18.99
1/4 lb. (covers 1,080 sq. ft.) - $62.99
1/2 lb. (covers 2,178 sq. ft.) - $109.99
1 lb. (covers 4,356 sq. ft.)- $169.99
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50% Wildflowers
Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea
Lance Leaved Coreopsis Coreopsis lanceolata
Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta
Lupine, Perennial Lupinus perennis
Hoary Vervain Verbena stricta
Yellow Coneflower Ratibida pinnata
Indian Blanket Gaillardia pulchella
Blazingstar, Dense< (P) Liatris spicata
False Sunflower Helianthus helianthoides
Plains Coreopsis Coreopsis tinctoria
Pale Purple Coneflower Echinacea pallida
Stiff Goldenrod Solidago rigida
Beardtongue, Foxglove (P) Penstemon digitalis
Narrow Leaf Coneflower Echinacea augustifolia
Lavender Hyssop Agastache foeniculum
Butterfly Milkweed Asclepias tuberosa
Wild Bergamot Monarda fistulosa


50% Prairie Grass

Little Bluestem Andropogon scoparius


 Butterfly Garden (Native & Naturalized)

This mix contains annuals and perennials that will help attract butterflies with their beauty and quick color. The best times to plant are spring, early summer or late fall.
Seeds/lb. = 400,620 (91 seeds per square ft.)
Planting rate = 7 lbs./acre

Available in:
1 Ounce (covers sq. 210 ft.) - $16.99
1/4 lb. (covers sq. 825 ft.) - $29.99
1/2 lb. (covers sq. 3,300 ft.) - $52.99
1 lb. (covers sq. 6,600 ft.)- $79.99
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100% Wildflowers
Perennial Lupine Lupine perennis
Lance-Leaved Coreopsis Coreopsis lanceolata
Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta
Cornflower 'Polka Dot Mixed', Dwarf Centaurea cyanus (dwf)
Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea
Calendula 'Dwarf Family Circle' Calendula officinalis (dwf)
Shasta Daisy Chrysanthemum maximum
Blanket Flower Gailardia aristata
Wallflower Cheiranthus allionii
Candytuft Iberis umbellata
Red Plains Coreopsis, Dwarf Coreopsis tinctoria, red (dwf)
Plains Coreopsis Coreopsis tinctoria
Sweet Alyssum Lobularia maritima
Butterfly Plant Asclepias tuberosa


 Butterfly and Bird Mix

This mix has been specially formulated to attract a variety of butterflies and birds to your gardening area. The species will vary with the time of day and season. The combination of brilliantly flowering plants with the spectacular array of butterflies is delightful to watch and can be educational as well as entertaining. It is intended for use in a sunny area and grows to about 3' in height. This mix is of native species to the U.S. and contains 25% Purple Coneflower.

Available in:
1 Ounce covers 350 sq. ft. - $17.99
1/4 LB covers 1,400 sq. ft. - $35.99
1/2 LB covers 2,800 sq. ft. - $59.99
1 LB covers 5,600 sq. ft. - $89.99
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Purple Coneflower (P) Echinacea purpurea
Black-eyed Susan (P,B) Rudbeckia hirta
Lupine (P) Lupinus perennis
Lance-leaved coreopsis (P) Coreopsis lanceolata
Cornflower, Dwarf Mixed (A) Centaurea, cyanus
Blue Flax (P) Linum perenne lewsii
Canada Milk Vetch (P) Astragalus canadensis
Cornflower, 'Jubilee Gem' (A) Centaurea cyanus
Shirley Poppy (A) Papaver rhoeas
Plains Coreopsis (A) Coreopsis tinctoria
Purple Prairie Clover (P) Petalostemum purpureum
Blanket Flower (P) Gaillardia aristata
Dense Blazingstar (P) Liatris spicata
Lemon Mint (P) Monarda citriodora
Butterfly Plant (P) Asclepias tuberosa
Wild Columbine (P) Aquilegia canadensis


 Septic Meadow Mix

The Septic Prairie Meadow Mix is a special blend of 12 native wildflowers and 3 prairie grasses that will grow well in most sand and gravel conditions, which is what most septic fields are made of. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources actually encourages the use of these native plants which have shown not to interfere with septic system pipes. These plants will commonly take up the nutrients instead of entering ground water tables. This mix consists of 50% wildflowers and 50% short prairie grasses. A mix that has been supported by our customer demands! This mix will also attract butterflies and birds, for your backyard enjoyment. The best times to plant are spring, early summer or late fall.
Seeds/lb. = 307,184 (53 seeds per square ft.)
Planting rate = 10 lbs./acre

Available in:
1 Ounce covers 275 sq ft - $17.99
1/4 Pound covers 1080 sq ft - $62.99
1/2 Pound covers 2178 sq ft - $109.99
1 Pound covers 4,356 sq ft - $169.99
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50% Wildflowers
Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea
Lance Leaved Coreopsis Coreopsis lanceolata
Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta
Lupine Lupinus perennis
Prairie Clover, Purple Petalostemum purpureum
Spiderwort Tradescantia ohiensis
Blazingstar, Thickspiked Liatris pycnostachya
Hoary Vervain Verbena stricta
Canada Milk Vetch Astragalus canadensis
Stiff Goldenrod Solidago rigida
Beardtongue, Foxglove (P) Penstemon digitalis
Smooth Blue Aster Aster laevis


50% Prairie Grass

Little Bluestem Andropogon scoparius
Side Oats Grama Bouteloua curtipendula
Prairie Dropseed Sporobolus heterolepis


 Wildlife Mix

Here is a native mix that will attract deer, turkey, pheasants, and quail, just to name a few. The 4 native prairie grasses and 7 native wildflowers will provide cover for nesting areas. Mixed stands provide a diversity of seeds and insect populations for both young and adult birds. This mix will not only be a food source for song birds, but also will attract butterflies. Plant in early spring, summer or late fall in light to medium soils, in full sun. The Wildlife Mix reaches a height of 2'-6'.

Available in:
1 Ounce covers 315 sq. ft. $12.99
1/4 Pound covers 1,250 sq. ft. $29.99
1/2 Pound covers 2,500 sq. ft. $52.99
1 Pound covers 5,000 sq. ft. $79.99
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20% Wildflowers
Purple Prairie Clover Petalostemum purpureum
Yellow Coneflower Ratibida pinnata
Partridge Pea Cassia fasciculata
Blackeyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta
Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea
Pale Purple Coneflower Echinacea pallida
False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides


80% Prairie Grass  (20% of each)

Big Bluestem Andropogon gerardi
Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutans
Little Bluestem Andropogon scoparius
Switch Grass Panicum virgatum


 Detention Basin Mix

Design your detention pond using this mix which is tailored to suit needs for runoff detention basins. The mix contains species designed to tolerate fluctuating water levels along with poor water quality. Chosen species will do well in damp soils, but can also tolerate dry spells in the summer months when normal rain fall conditions do not occur. This mix will also attract birds and butterflies during its blooming periods, summer thru fall and provide birds with a food source during the fall and winter months.
Planting rate = 8 lbs./acre

Available in:
1 Ounce covers 375 sq. ft. - $14.99
1/4 Pound covers 1,500 sq. ft. - $45.99
1/2 Pound covers 3,000 sq. ft. - $79.99
1 Pound covers 6,4000 sq. ft.- $119.99
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20% Wildflowers
New England Aster Aster novae-angliae
Wild Bergamot Monarda fistulosa
Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata
Yellow Coneflower Ratibida pinnata
False Sunflower Helianthus helianthoides
Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta
Blue Vervain Verbena hastata
Dense Blazingstar Liatris spicata
Beardtongue, Foxglove (P) Penstemon digitalis
Sweet Blackeyed Susan Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Cup Plant Silphium perfoliatum
Ironweed, Common Vernonia fasciculata
Compass Plant Silphium laciniatum
Nodding Onion Allium cernuum
Coneflower, Branched Rudbeckia triloba
Golden Alexander Zizia aurea
Stiff Goldenrod Solidago rigida
Sneezeweed Helenium autumnale


80% Prairie Grass

Virginia Wild Rye Elymus virginicus
Canada Wild Rye Elymus canadensis
Big Bluestem Andropogon gerardi
Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutans
Switch Grass Panicum virgatum
Fox Sedge Carex vulpinoidea


 Rain Garden

A Rain Garden is a shallow depression designed to intentionally collect rain from surfaces such as roofs, driveways, slopes, and parking areas. While some water will evaporate, the rest is left to soak into the ground. A Rain Garden allows that water to be filtered naturally by plants, bacteria, and soils as it seeps underground.

There are many different ways to create Rain Gardens. Without knowing exact moisture conditions or weather patterns, Prairie Frontier recommends the general Rain Garden Mix. Unstable weather may bring heavy rainfall one day and drought conditions for two subsequent weeks or something else entirely. However, the general Rain Garden Mix will encompass all these possibilities.

The Rain Garden Mix consists of native plants for a variety of wet and dry conditions. Once established, this combination of plants will be able to endure even the most extreme weather patterns, from droughts to downpours. At that time, adding new plants and moving or trimming existing plants can further personalize the garden. In order to increase wildlife around the Rain Garden, add birdhouses, rocks, or old stumps. Doing so will attract birds and butterflies by providing a source of food for them, while naturally filtering runoffs in your yard.
Planting rate = 10 lbs./acre

Available in:
1 Ounce covers 275 sq. ft. - $14.99
1/4 Pound covers 1,100 sq. ft. - $45.99
1/2 Pound covers 2,200 sq. ft. - $79.99
1 Pound covers 4,400 sq. ft. - $119.99
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20% Wildflowers
Purple Cornflower Echinacea purpurea
Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta
Yellow Coneflower Ratibida pinnata
False Sunflower Helianthus helianthoides
Blazingstar, Dense Liatris spicata
Beardtongue, Foxglove (P) Penstemon digitalis
Blue Vervain Verbena hastata
Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata
Nodding Pink Onion Allium cernuum
Golden Alexander Zizia aurea
Wild Bergamot Monarda fistulosa
New England Aster Aster novae-angliae
Sweet Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia subtomentosa
Ironweed, Common Vernonia fasciculata
Smooth Blue Aster Aster laevis
Butterfly Milkweed Asclepias tuberosa
Great Blue Lobelia Lobelia siphilitica
Culver's Root Veronicastrum virginicum

80% Prairie Grass & Sedge
Little Bluestem Andropogon scoparius
Big Bluestem Andropogon gerardi
Indian Grass Sorghastrum nutans
Switch Grass Panicum virgatum
Virginia Wild Rye Elymus virginicus
Bottle Brush Grass Hystrix patula
Fox Sedge Carex vulpinoidea


 Cover Crop Mix

A unique wildflower mix that can be added to any mix of wildflowers or prairie grasses. Its quick germinating species adds blooms in 6 weeks under ideal growing conditions, offers erosion control and helps fight off weeds because of their rapid growth. These annuals should only persist the first 2 or 3 years when planted in the midwest region. An excellent choice of flowers while your slower growing perennial species of wildflowers and/or grasses are becoming established.
2 ounces per 4,000 ft. or 2 ounces per 1 lb. of mix.

Available in:
1 Ounce - $8.99
1/4 Pound - $19.99
1/2 Pound - $32.99
1 Pound - $49.99
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Wildflowers
Cornflower Centaurrea cyanus
Annual Baby's Breath Gysophila elegans
Scarlet Flax Linum grandiflorum
Shirley Poppy Papaver rhoeas
Plains Coreopsis Coreopsis tinctoria



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