No Mow Bee Lawn Native Seed Wildflower Mix | 1.76 oz | Prairie Legacy Inc.
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Transform your lawn into a thriving pollinator habitat with Prairie Legacy’s Native No Mow Bee Lawn Mix. Developed in Saline County, Nebraska, this unique blend of native wildflowers is designed for sunny to partially shaded areas and provides an attractive, low-growing alternative to traditional turf grass.
The species in this mix typically grow between 6 and 12 inches tall under most conditions, creating a natural landscape that requires minimal mowing. While the planting can be left unmowed, the species included also tolerate mowing well if a more manicured appearance is desired. In fact, a midsummer mowing can help rejuvenate certain species and encourage renewed growth and flowering.
Composed entirely of native plants, this mix provides valuable nectar and pollen resources for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators while maintaining a lawn-like appearance. Some species require a period of cold temperatures before germination, making late fall or winter seeding ideal for best results.
Patience is important when establishing a native planting. While some species may emerge quickly, optimum establishment typically occurs within two to three years as the planting matures and fills in.
Key Features:
- Designed for sunny to partially shaded lawns
- Low-growing species typically reach 6–12 inches in height
- Native alternative to traditional turf grass
- Supports bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Tolerates mowing and benefits from occasional midsummer mowing
- Best planted in late fall or winter
- Developed by Prairie Legacy Inc. in Saline County, Nebraska
Growing Conditions: Sun to Partial Shade
Mature Height: 0.5–1 Foot
Coverage: Up to 500 Square Feet
Seeding Density: Approximately 90 Seeds per Square Foot
Establishment: Allow 2–3 years for optimum establishment
Disclaimer: While every effort is made to include the species listed, substitutions of comparable native species may be necessary due to seed availability.
| Wildflowers | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| yarrow | Achillea millefolium | 2.147 |
| ground plum | Astragalus crassicarpus | 1.074 |
| plains wild indigo | Baptisia leucophaea (B. | 2.147 |
| purple poppymallow | Callirhoe involucrata | 10.735 |
| Missouri evening primrose | Oenothera macrocarpa var. | 0.537 |
| self-heal | Prunella vulgaris | 10.735 |
| upright prairie coneflower | Ratibida columnifera | 4.294 |
| fringe-leaf wild petunia | Ruellia columnifera | 10.74 |
| Missouri goldenrod | Solidago missouriensis | 1.72 |
| heath aster | Symphyotrichum ericoides | .805 |
| silky aster | Symphyotrichum sericeum | 2.147 |
| prairie violet | Viola pedatifida | 0.537 |
| Grasses | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| blue grama | Bouteloua gracilis | 45.089 |
| long-beak sedge | Carex sprengelii | 6.441 |
| purple lovegrass | Eragrostis spectabilis | .859 |
Prairie Legacy dedicated to preserving and restoring native plant communities through exceptional botanical and environmental consulting services. Owner Kay Kottas has provided botanical education for more than 20 years, leaving a lasting legacy through university teaching, research projects, and professional collaboration with public and private agencies. Through Prairie Legacy Inc., Kay shares her deep expertise in native plants with clients and communities alike. Based in Western, Nebraska.
