Deer Resistant Short Prairie for Medium Soils
The native plants in the Deer Resistant Short Prairie are chosen specifically for their lack of palatability to deer. If deer are hungry enough they will eat almost anything, but the plants in this mix are among the least likely to be browsed …
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
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Soil Moisture | Medium |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Height | 1' - 5' |
Seeding Rate | 10 Lbs per Acre or 1/4 Lb per 1000 Sq Ft. |
The native plants in the Deer Resistant Short Prairie seed mix are chosen specifically for their lack of palatability to deer. If deer are hungry enough they will eat almost anything, but the plants in this mix are among the least likely to be browsed. For well-drained loam, sandy loam and clay loam soils, this seed mix contains at least 12 wildflowers and 2 or more grasses.
Important. Native seed mixes take three years to fully mature. In the first year, seedlings will expend their energy developing roots, and the plants may grow only an inch or two. During the first two years your site will require mowing to control weed growth. After two or three season the natives will begin to reign. The process requires patience, but even more important is to discourage the growth of weeds during the establishment – the first three to four years. Read our Seed Mix Establishment Guide to learn more about growing a prairie from seed.
All of our seed is sold on a Pure Live Seed (PLS) basis. A PLS pound is the weight of seed required to equal one pound of 100% pure, germinable seed. This is calculated based upon each seed lot's purity and germination tests. Our seed is tested by an independent seed lab for purity and germination, using industry standard testing procedures. We track the ecotype origin of our seed inventory and provide this information at customer request.