Septic Field Seed Packet

$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.

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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.