Herbicide Tolerant Tallgrass and Wildflower Prairie
For where bigger is better and weed control is essential. A selection of mid to tall species that contains many favorites of the Tallgrass Prairie ecosystem. This mix is designed for tolerance to Plateau® herbicide, be sure to read and follow the product label.
Type: Mix - Seed
Description
Herbicide Tolerant Tallgrass and Wildflower Prairie
| % seed psf | Botanical Name | Common Name |
| 18.54% | Andropogon gerardii | Big bluestem |
| 8.57% | Elymus canadensis | Canada wild rye |
| 4.33% | Panicum virgatum | Switch grass |
| 19.77% | Sorghastrum nutans | Indian grass |
| 0.07% | Asclepias syriaca | Common milkweed |
| 2.83% | Symphyotrichum laeve | Smooth blue aster |
| 0.56% | Chamaecrista fasciculata | Partridge pea |
| 0.36% | Coreopsis tripteris | Tall coreopsis |
| 1.13% | Desmodium canadense | Showy tick trefoil |
| 3.26% | Echinacea purpurea | Broad-leaved purple coneflower |
| 1.24% | Lespedeza capitata | Round-headed bush clover |
| 6.18% | Ratibida pinnata | Yellow coneflower |
| 33.16% | Rudbeckia hirta | Black-eyed Susan |
For where bigger is better and weed control is essential. A selection of mid to tall species that contains many favorites of the Tallgrass Prairie ecosystem. This mix is designed for tolerance to Plateau® herbicide, be sure to read and follow the product label.
Mix may vary due to availability; substitutions will be made based on ecological function.
Prices vary based on genotypic (origin) requirements.
Species may be adjusted for regional appropriateness.
More Details
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Common Name
Upland -
Region
Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, Great Plains -
Height
3'-7' -
Bloom Period
Middle-Late -
Habitat
Dry, Mesic, Wet -
Shade Tolerant
Yes -
Pollinators
Yes -
Do they attact Birds or Butterflies
Yes -
Appropriate for Rain Garden, Swale and Basin
Yes -
Salt Tolerant
Yes -
Walnut Tree Compatible
Yes -
Appropriate for Erosion Control
Yes
