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Why Go Native?
Native plants are adapted. They competed and flourished
in the Midwestern climate and soils long before white man arrived.
Once established, natives require few inputs and are low maintenance.
Furthermore, our wildlife is adapted to native plants; the two
have influenced each other as long as they have coexisted.
Seeds
Seeds are available in packets (200 seeds), ounces, and pounds.
To facilitate species selection, check out the mixes on
the right; for a full list of available species, go to the
Plant Selection Guide. Remember, wildflower seeds need to be planted by late winter;
if this is not possible, cold moist stratify seeds. On steep sites
where erosion is a concern, plant a cover crop on the critical
areas. Wildflowers are slow to develop and may not bloom for a
few years. Clip annual weeds during the first year.
Grass
Cultivars
Cultivars of native grasses have been selected for forage production.
Seeds of these are usually cheaper than Missouri native seeds.
Please call if you would like to use cultivars for your planting
project.
CRP, EQIP, & WHIP Mixes
We have mixes for government programs including rare and declining
habitat restora-tion, field borders, filter strips, and buffers
for quail. Let us know your goals, and we will gladly help customize
these mixes. Call us to discuss your planting and for current
prices.
Plan to Visit…
June 5, 2010—9 am - 1 pm
A DAY WITH NATIVES!!
Native plant workshop. See how natives can be used for sustainable wildlife habitat, landscaping, and grazing operations.
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NATIVE FORAGE MIXES
All grazing operations are different; no one mix will work for everyone. See what is working for others in your area, contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), or contact us to share thoughts. Which grasses to plant...Switchgrass and Eastern Gama Grass produce large quantities of forage but earlier than other warm seasons; choose one of these if the grazing system has a good balance of warm and cool season grasses. Although they produce slightly less tonnage, Big Bluestem and Indiangrass peak in production later than the other two. This is ideal for cool season grass dominated operations. Little Bluestem will produce a smaller quantity of forage; however, this grass can be part of a mix on drier areas of the field and will help prevent overgrazing on these sites. A word on cultivars...many cultivars have been developed for use in grazing operations. Some work best in good soil while others thrive in drier, rockier soils. Find out what others in your area have used or contact us.
RESTORATION of RARE & DECLINING HABITAT MIXES
Seed mixes for restoring rare and declining habitat should be chosen with care. Plants should be adapted to the site and to the ecosystem to be restored. They should also be of local origin; for example plants with Missouri genetics are the best possible for Missouri. We offer mixes that are Missouri Yellow Tagged (certified as Missouri source and origin) for the following plant communities:
Dry Prairie • Mesic Prairie • Wet Prairie • Glade • Savanna
Call for current pricing and a detailed list of mix contents
NATIVE LANDSCAPING MIXES
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Dry’n Rocky $7.00/oz $75.00/lb
A very showy combination; ideal for dry, rocky areas including sites with little to no topsoil, such as dams, road cuts, and construction sites. To make a site drier, scrape off 3”-6” of topsoil; this will also remove many competing weed seeds. Contents: Aromatic Aster, Prairie Beardtongue, Purple Beardtongue, Black-eyed Susan, Squarrosa Blazing Star, Gray-head, Pale Purple and Yellow Coneflower, Plains Coreopsis, Tickseed Coreopsis, Goat’s Rue, Gray Goldenrod, Slender Lespedeza,
Obedient Plant, Partridge Pea, White and Purple Prairie Clover, Wild Quinine, Sensitive Brier, and Western Sunflower. Seeding Rate 11 lbs/ac
Prairie Patchwork $7.00/oz $73.00/lb
These plants thrive in average soils; not too dry or too wet. This mix lends color to a landscape from
May to October just as these same plants once added color to the vast expanses of prairie once covering the Midwest. Contents: Sky Blue and White Upland Aster, White Beardtongue, Wild Bergamot, Black-eyed Susan, Prairie Blazing Star, Gray-head and Pale Purple Coneflower, Grand, Plains, and Tickseed Coreopsis, Grey Goldenrod, Prairie Hyacinth, Blue Indigo, Roundhead Lespedeza, Partridge Pea, Sampson Snakeroot, and Slender Mtn. Mint. Seeding Rate - 11lbs/ac
Shadows & Sunbeams $7.00/oz $73.00/lb
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. It thrives in all but the wettest and driest soils. Contents: Sky Blue Aster, White Beardtongue, Black-eyed Susan, Pale Purple Coneflower, Plains and Tickseed Coreopsis, Grey Goldenrod, Lead Plant, Slender Lespedeza, Purple Prairie Clover, Prairie Dock, Wild Quinine, Rattlesnake Master, Sampson’s Snakeroot, Downy Skullcap, Slender Mountain Mint, Ox-eye Sunflower, and Yellow Wingstem. Seeding Rate - 11 lbs/ac
Butterfly & Hummingbird $9.00/oz $98.00/lb
Hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators need nectar sources throughout the growing season so this mix is comprised of bloom times spring through fall. This beautiful mix also provides food sources for caterpillars. Plant this mix alone or in drifts with other mixes in highly visable areas such as near the home, patio, or lane. Contents: Aromatic and Sky Blue Aster, White Beardtongue, Wild Bergamot, Black-eyed Susan, Prairie and Squarrosa Blazing Star, Pale Purple Coneflower, Plains and Tickseed Coreopsis, Golden Alexanders, Gray and Showy Goldenrod, Blue Indigo, Obedient Plant, Partridge Pea, Royal Catchfly, Slender Mtn. Mint, and Tickseed Sunflower. Seeding Rate-10 lbs/ac
Companion Grass $4.00/oz $18.00/lb
This is an essential part of any planting because these non-aggressive prairie grasses discourage weeds by filling voids and provide support for the wildflowers. Because they are relatively short, these grasses don’t distract from the flowers and also provide color in the winter landscape. For easy care, 25% to 50% of a wildflower planting should be grasses.
Dry Mix — Ideal for very dry soils. Contents: Broomsedge, Splitbeard, Winter Bentgrass, and Sideoats Grama.
Mesic Mix—Thrives in average soils. Contents: Broomsedge, Little Bluestem, Winter Bentgrass, and Sideoats Grama.
Seeding Rate - 11 lbs/ac
WILDLIFE MIXES
Wildlife Chuckwagon Mix $5.00/oz $48.00/lb
Plant beside shrubby cover and it will provide great food, bugging, and cover for quail, turkey, other game birds, and song birds. It also provides great habitat for small and large mammals. These widely adapted species thrive in most areas except extremely wet or dry soils. Contents: White Beardtongue, Black-eyed Susan, Compass Plant, Pale Purple and Gray-head Coneflower, Plains and Tickseed Coreopsis, Rigid Goldenrod,Illinois Bundleflower, Leadplant, Slender and Roundhead Lespedeza, Partridge Pea, Purple Prairie Clover, Rattlesnake Master, Rosin Weed, Sampson Snakeroot, Sensitive Brier, Ashy and Ox-eye Sunflower, and Yellow Wingstem. Seeding Rate 11 lbs/ac
Buck Magnet $3.00/oz $16.00/lb
A dominantly perennial food plot designed for sustainability with a few annuals to come on quickly. This mix not only contains fall favorites but it is a well-balanced mix of native legumes, forbs, and grasses to provide high quality browse year-round. Contents: Gray-head and Pale Purple Coneflower, Plains and Tickseed Coreopsis, Illinois Bundleflower, Slender Lespedeza, Partridge Pea, Purple Poppy Mallow, Purple and White Prairie Clover, Sampson Snakeroot, Ashy, Ox-eye, and Tickseed Sunflower, Yellow Wingstem, Purple Top, SideoatsGrama, Virginia Wild Rye, Brassicas, Wheat, Oats, Rye, and Winter Peas. Seeding Rate 26 lbs/ac
Harvest Moon Hangout $3.00/oz $9.00/lb
A high yielding mix dominated by perennial native grasses, but with a component of native forbs and legumes, creates a long-term food plot. A few annuals provide first-year attraction. This blend focuses on the whitetail’s fall favorites. Contents: Virginia Wild Rye, Sideoats Grama, Purple Top, Beaked Panic Grass, Gray-head Coneflower, Plains and Tickseed Coreopsis, Slender Lespedeza, Partridge Pea, Purple and White Prairie Clover, Ox-eye Sunflower, Brassicas, Wheat, Oats, Rye, and Winter Peas. Seeding Rate 26 lbs/ac
Hide & Sneak $3.00/oz $8.00/lb
Wildlife finds safety in tall, dense cover. Hide & Sneak is designed provide security; the perennial grasses in this mix are 4 to 8 feet tall. Plant near any other Wildlife Mix to provide food and shelter all in one location. Contents: Switchgrass, Indiangrass, River Oats, Big Bluestem, Little Bluestem, Brassicas, Wheat, Oats, Rye, and Winter Peas. Seading Rate 26 lbs/ac
Companion Grass Mix Dry or Mesic $4.00/oz $18.00/lb
This shortgrass mix is ideal for inclusion with the Wildlife Chuckwagon Mix. Adding grasses to a forb mix creates better structure for wildlife and provides fuel for control burns. Dry Mix –Ideal for very dry soils. Contents: Broomsedge, Splitbeard, Winter Bentgrass, and SideoatsGrama. MesicMix–Thrives in average soils. Contents: Broomsedge, Little Bluestem, Winter Bentgrass, and SideoatsGrama. Seeding Rate 11 lbs/ac
Although it is rare that it happens, mix contents are subject to change.
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