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Shadows & Sunbeams Mix

A showy wildflower mix that is ideal for partially shaded areas such as savannas.  At least 50% sun is needed for these species.

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Description

Large park-like trees and an understory of native grasses and wildflowers define a savanna. This wildflower mix enjoys the paradox of sun and shade found in savannas and will do best in areas with at least 50% sunshine. Plant with Companion Grass Mix. Contains 20+ species of wildflowers.

Mix contents: Smooth Blue Aster; White Beardtongue; Common Black-eyed Susan; Gray-headed Coneflower; Brown-eyed Susan; Pale Purple Coneflower;  Purple Coneflower; Plains Coreopsis; Tickseed Coreopsis; Goat’s Rue; Gray Goldenrod; Leadplant; Ohio Mint; Hairy Mountain Mint; Slender Mountain Mint; Partridge Pea; Purple Prairie Clover; Wild Quinine; Rattlesnake Master; Rosin Weed; Sampson’s Snakeroot; Ox-eye Sunflower; Yellow Wingstem

Seeding Rate: 10 bulk lbs/acre

This mix pairs well with: Companion Grass Mix – Dry; Companion Grass Mix – Mesic

Additional information

Weight N/A
Unit

Packet, Ounce, Pound

Light

Full Sun to Part Shade

Seeding Rate

10 lbs/acre

Soils

Dry, Average

Height Range

0 – 24", 25 – 48"

Height

8"-30"

Bloom Month

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Specialty Uses

Butterfly, Wildlife, Landscaping

# seeds/pkt

200

Packet coverage area

5 sq. ft

What is PLS?

Pure Live Seed (PLS) is the portion of good viable seed per pound. It is a measure of the seed that is alive and able to sprout into plants. This product is sold by PLS ounce/pound. To provide one ounce/pound of viable seed, you will receive more than one ounce/pound of product. Read more about PLS here.