Thank you for feeding the bees, butterflies and other pollinators!
Germination & Planting Instructions:
Growing prairie flowers is a long game. Seeds must go through a cold stratification process that happens naturally in the winter season on the prairie. These seeds are not “cleaned” and still contain the bristles that would aid in spreading by wind. The bristles also help hold moisture next to the seed during cold stratification to help germination. You may mimic cold stratification by placing a moist (not wet) paper towel in with the seeds and placing them in your fridge for 30 to 60 days before planting.
Plant your seeds on bare ground with good soil contact (not deep - just barely covered or placed on top and rubbed in) and keep moist. Nature will do the rest. Some will only grow the roots and greenery the first year and flower in following years. Weed pressure is the most common reason that plants do not succeed. Once established, prairie flowers do not need a lot of care.
Butterflies, bees and other pollinators (ants, bats, moths, etc) need food and shelter year round. Please consider planting a variety of plants with varied bloom times and leaving the stems and stalks through the spring.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. We love to talk prairie!