$16.00
The native seed in this mix will become plants that help, in some cases, increase transpiration in your septic field. This blend of native grasses and native wildflowers prefers drier soils, with their root systems drawing moisture to help better utilize nutrients.
All products must be picked up at the Richland Soil and Water Office during normal business hours.
4 in stock
Description
Make your septic field a thing of beauty with this mix. This mix has been designed using plants that prefer dry soil because the root systems of these draw moisture from the septic system helping to make it more efficient. Takes advantage of subsoil moisture when present, but also able to tolerate dry periods. ReGreen can be added in quick cover and erosion control situations. Birds and butterflies will be attracted to the flowers that bloom spring to fall. Pickup Only.
Contains the following species:
Grasses
Schizachyrium scoparium – Little Bluestem
Elymus virginicus – Virginia Wild Rye
Elymus canadensis – Nodding Wild Rye
Bouteloua curtipendula – Side-oats Grama
Bouteloua gracilis – Blue Grama
Koeleria macrantha – June Grass
Wildflowers
Chamaecrista fasciculata – Partridge Pea
Echinacea purpurea – Purple Coneflower
Gaillardia pulchella – Indian Blanket
Senna marilandica – Maryland Senna
Coreopsis lanceolata – Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Desmanthus illnoensis – Illinois Bundleflower
Monarda citriodora – Lemon Mint
Heliopsis helianthoides – Ox Eye Sunflower
Rudbeckia hirta – Black-eyed Susan
Liatris spicata – Dense Blazingstar
Dalea candida – White Prairie Clover
Asclepias tuberosa – Butterfly Milkweed
Verbena hastata – Blue Vervain
Aster laevis – Smooth Aster
Solidago rigida – Stiff Goldenrod
Ratibida pinnata – Yellow/Grey-headed Coneflower
Penstemon tubaeflorus – White Wand Beardtongue
Additional information
Septic Field Seed Info | Seed Packet covers 250 square feet (a 10 x 25 area) and will take up to three growing seasons to fully establish. PLS Lbs Per Acre Broadcast = 15 PLS=Pure Live Seed Pure Live Seed is a measure of viable seed stated as a percentage. It is the product of total germination times purity. Example: 96% Germination x 93% Purity = 89% PLS All of our native warm season grasses and seed mixes are sold PLS. Broadcast seeding is the process of sowing seed by hand. The seeds are sprinkled into the soil and can be lightly raked in to ensure germination. This mix of native grasses and wildflowers typically grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet. Please note that each site is unique and can affect overall height. These factors include sunlight, hydrology and overall soil health. |
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