DescriptionLow Maintenance Grass and Wildflower Seed MixOur Low Maintenance Grass and Wildflowers Mix is very dark green, shade and drought tolerant with low water requirements and intended for those areas that require low maintenance, such as transition areas in backyard lawns, parks, ditch banks, road cuts, berms or golf course roughs. Mature height is 6-12″ and the color stays green through late fall. This can be mowed twice a year, if desired, at 4-6″. The wildflowers include annual and perennial species. The annuals will be most showy the first year with the perennials becoming established to bloom the following years. A seed mixture of annuals may be scattered in the following years to maintain vivid colors.Grasses: Sheep Fescue, Hard Fescue, Chewings Fescue, Creeping Red Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Indian Ricegrass, Perennial Ryegrass.Varieties of these species may change depending on availability. For the current varieties, please call.Wildflowers 50% by seed count Blue Flax, Firewheel, Indian Blanket, Wallflower, Lance-leaf Coreopsis, Plains Coreopsis, Rocky Mountain Penstemon, Purple Coneflower, Mexican Hat, Black-eyed Susan, Liatris, Purple Prairie Clover, Desert Bluebells, Yellow Prairie Coneflower, Shasta DaisyPlant in early Spring or Summer..Low Maintenance Grass and Wildflowers Mix Seeding Tips:Timing: Seed in the Spring or early Fall (not recommended when mixed with wildflowers) when the soil temperature is 50 to 80 degrees. Can also seed in late fall for a winter dormant seeding to germinate in the spring.Preparation: Ensure adequate drainage of your site. Cultivate 4-6 inches with topsoil. The incorporation of a starter fertilizer will help provide proper nutrients for early growth. Keep the seedbed firm, not fluffy.Seeding: Using a drop spreader or a broadcast spreader, spread half the seed lengthwise over your site, then the other half crosswise over your site. A recommended seeding rate is listed on the seed tag.Moisture: To help promote good seed germination, keep the newly seeded area moist at all times.Maintenance: Mow for the first time when the grass is approx. 3-4 inches tall. Do not cut below 1.5 inches. A good fertilizer program will promote better disease control and encourage uniform grass growth.Overseeding: To renovate an established lawn, mow very closely and rake deeply. Spread 1/2″ to 3/4″ of topsoil over the area and overseed with chosen seed mix. Spring or Fall are excellent times for overseeding.For more grass seed planting tips, check out this post.Here is a real-life photo of this mix in the seedling stage!
