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Sand Dropseed Grass- is a warm-season grass and is a dominant species for shortgrass prairies, forest edges, meadows, along creeks and streams and is native throughout most of the United States. It is very drought tolerant and is ideal in garden landscapes, prairie restoration, xeriscaping. It provides excellent cover for bees and small birds. In winter it does go dormant and will turn brown but by late spring into summer it will remain green even in the driest conditions. It is as home in the south as it is in the north. This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3. Sporobolus cryptandrus Characteristics: Hardy to zone 3, perennial 2-3 foot tall clumps Prefers sandy soils, does well in loams Erosion control plantings 5,000 Seeds per packet, .5 grams will cover 15 sq ft densely, 1 oz will cover 1,300 sq ft densely. Instructions -Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing. Not recommended for heavy clay. Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring Sow 1/2" deep Germination 14-20 days Thin 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Sand Dropseed Grass- is a warm-season grass and is a dominant species for shortgrass prairies, forest edges, meadows, along creeks and streams and is native throughout most of the United States. It is very drought tolerant and is ideal in garden landscapes, prairie restoration, xeriscaping. It provides excellent cover for bees and small birds.  In winter it does go dormant and will turn brown but by late spring into summer it will remain green even in the driest conditions. It is as home in the south as it is in the north. 
This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3.  Sporobolus cryptandrus
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Hardy to zone 3, perennial</li>
<li>2-3 foot tall clumps</li>
<li>Prefers sandy soils, does well in loams</li>
<li>Erosion control plantings</li>
<li>5,000 Seeds per packet, .5 grams will cover 15 sq ft densely, 1 oz will cover 1,300 sq ft densely. </li>
</ul>
Instructions -Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing.  Not recommended for heavy clay.  
Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Germination 14-20 days</li>
<li>Thin 24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Sand Dropseed- Native

Packet ~5000 Seeds or .5 grams

1 oz seeds

Available in late 4Q - We only are able to get a few pounds each year, we will not bold shipments containing Sandberg Bluegrass Sandberg Bluegrass is a cool-season native bunchgrass that grows without rhizomes. It is found in the Rocky Mountain corridor and grows inelevations up to 9,000 ft. It is 12-14" tall, withstands drought, but with enough rain it will stay green all summer. This is the most dominant bluegrass in Utah and the surrounding states. Animals depend on this grass for forage and cover throughout the year. Recommended for prairie plantings, xeriscape gardens and lawns and as a component of wildlife forage mixes. It is ideal for areas with sagebrush and mountain shrub communities. It is good for forage when planted alongside other similiar habitat grasses. This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3. Botanical Name: Poa secunda, Poa Sandbergii Characteristics: Hardy to zone 3, perennial 1-1.5' in height Native grass 1000 Seeds per packet, 1/2 gram, will cover 15 sq ft with no plants or 150 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 705 sq ft, or 7,500 sq ft with other grasses. Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed at all times of the year soil can be worked. Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring Sow 1/2" deep Germination 14-20 days Thin 24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Available in late 4Q - We only are able to get a few pounds each year, we will not bold shipments containing Sandberg Bluegrass
Sandberg Bluegrass is a cool-season native bunchgrass that grows without rhizomes. It is found in the Rocky Mountain corridor and grows inelevations up to 9,000 ft. It is 12-14" tall, withstands drought, but with enough rain it will stay green all summer. This is the most dominant bluegrass in Utah and the surrounding states. Animals depend on this grass for forage and cover throughout the year. 
Recommended for prairie plantings, xeriscape gardens and lawns and as a component of wildlife forage mixes. It is ideal for areas with sagebrush and mountain shrub communities. It is good for forage when planted alongside other similiar habitat grasses.
This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3.  
Botanical Name: Poa secunda, Poa Sandbergii
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Hardy to zone 3, perennial</li>
<li>1-1.5' in height</li>
<li>Native grass</li>
<li>1000 Seeds per packet, 1/2 gram, will cover 15 sq ft with no plants or 150 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 705 sq ft, or 7,500 sq ft with other grasses. </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed at all times of the year soil can be worked. 
Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Germination 14-20 days</li>
<li>Thin 24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Sandberg Bluegrass- Rocky Mountain Native

Packet ~800 Seeds, 1/2 gram

1 oz or ~45,000 seeds

Showy Milkweed is a long lived perennial that is an important host plant for monarchs, and a rich nectar source for many pollintors. Showy Milkweed forms large and dense patches as the it spreads by seed and roots. It is an excellent plant ofr prairies, areas where you want to help wildlife with minimal upkeep. This is native to the central and western United States. USDA Zones 3-8. grows to 2-4' Botanical name: Asclepias speciosa Characteristics: Perennial and hardy to zone 3 Plants grow to 4' tall Prefers well-drained loams, wet areas and rain gardens Blooms in June and July Preferred food source of Monarch caterpillars .9g or ~90 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats 1/4" deep, moisten the soil, cover with plastic, and refrigerate for 10 days. Thereafter, provide light and 50-75°F. This moist stratification is not absolutely necessary but will help to increase germination. Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost Sow 1/4" deep Germination 10-15 days Plant 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Showy Milkweed is a long lived perennial that is an important host plant for monarchs, and a rich nectar source for many pollintors. Showy Milkweed forms large and dense patches as the it spreads by seed and roots. It is an excellent plant ofr prairies, areas where you want to help wildlife with minimal upkeep. This is native to the central and western United States.  USDA Zones 3-8. grows to 2-4'
 Botanical name: Asclepias speciosa
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial and hardy to zone 3</li>
<li>Plants grow to 4' tall</li>
<li>Prefers well-drained loams, wet areas and rain gardens</li>
<li>Blooms in June and July</li>
<li>Preferred food source of Monarch caterpillars</li>
<li>.9g or ~90 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors in flats 1/4" deep, moisten the soil, cover with plastic, and refrigerate for 10 days. Thereafter, provide light and 50-75°F. This moist stratification is not absolutely necessary but will help to increase germination. 
<ul>
<li>Start Indoors - 8-10 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Sow 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-15 days</li>
<li>Plant 12-24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Showy Milkweed - Prairie Native

Packet - .9g or ~90 Seeds

1/8 oz or 350 Seeds

Our next seed arrives 12/3 - We will ship any orders with this on 12/4. This is from our fall harvest of 2024, so the freshest seed available. Sideoats Grama Grass is a warm-season native bunchgrass that can be found in the throughout most of North America. It is easy to tell it from other grasses as all the seeds hang just from one side. Sideoats Grama grass prefers full sun. This grass can be used in meadows, prairies, beds, borders and be part of a forage mix. It is also popualr in xeriscaping applications. This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 4, can be found in zones 4-9 and prefers drier soils. Botanical Name: Bouteloua curtipendula Characteristics: Hardy to zone 4, perennial 2' in height Winter interest Native ornamental and forage 350 Seeds per packet, 1 gram, will cover 10 sq ft with no plants or 100 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 500 sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing. Prefers sand and loam. Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring Sow 1/2" deep Germination 14-20 days Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Our next seed arrives 12/3 - We will ship any orders with this on 12/4. This is from our fall harvest of 2024, so the freshest seed available.  
Sideoats Grama Grass is a warm-season native bunchgrass that can be found in the throughout most of North America. It is easy to tell it from other grasses as all the seeds hang just from one side. Sideoats Grama grass prefers full sun.  This grass can be used in meadows, prairies, beds, borders and be part of a forage mix.  It is also popualr in xeriscaping applications. 
This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 4, can be found in zones 4-9 and prefers drier soils.  
Botanical Name: Bouteloua curtipendula
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Hardy to zone 4, perennial</li>
<li>2' in height</li>
<li>Winter interest</li>
<li>Native ornamental and forage</li>
<li>350 Seeds per packet, 1 gram, will cover 10 sq ft with no plants or 100 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 500 sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing. Prefers sand and loam. 
Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Germination 14-20 days</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Sideoats Grama Grass- Prairie Native

Packet ~350 Seeds - 1 gram

~9,000 seeds or 1 oz

Southeast Native Grass Seed Mixture This mixture of warm and cool-season grasses grows to a height of 24 to 48 inches. Contains Little Bluestem, Virginia Wildrye, Purpletop and Broomsedge. Can be combined with flower seeds to create a colorful meadow. We recommend the Southeast Flower Mix or the Southeast Native Flower Mix. Seeding Rates: 1lb will seed 2,750sq ft for grasses only 1lb will seed 5,500sq ft when planted with flowers too 1 Acre with Grass Only - 15 lbs per care 1 Acre with Flowers - 7 lbs per acre 1 oz packets will do 170 sq ft of grass, 1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 340 sq ft Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer. The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. Sow 1/4" deep Germination 10-20 days

Southeast Native Grass Seed Mixture
This mixture of warm and cool-season grasses grows to a height of 24 to 48 inches. Contains Little Bluestem, Virginia Wildrye, Purpletop and Broomsedge. Can be combined with flower seeds to create a colorful meadow. We recommend the Southeast Flower Mix or the Southeast Native Flower Mix.
Seeding Rates: 
<ul>
<li>1lb will seed 2,750sq ft for grasses only</li>
<li>1lb will seed 5,500sq ft when planted with flowers too</li>
<li>1 Acre with Grass Only - 15 lbs per care 
</li>
<li>1 Acre with Flowers - 7 lbs per acre</li>
<li>1 oz packets will do 170 sq ft of grass,</li>
<li>1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 340 sq ft</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer.  The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. 
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20 days</li>
</ul>

Southeast Native Grass Seed Mixture

1 oz

4 oz

8 oz

1 lb

5 lb

Southern Plains Native Grass Seed Mixture his mixture of warm and cool-season grasses grows to a height of 12 to 36 inches. Contains Blue Grama, Sideoats Grama, Buffalo Grass, Little Bluestem, Prairie Junegrass and Sand Dropseed. Can be combined with flower seeds to create a colorful meadow – we recommend the High Plains Native Wildflower Mix. Seeding Rates: 1lb will seed 4,350 sq ft for grasses only 1lb will seed 7,700 sq ft when planted with flowers too 1 Acre with Grass Only - 10 lbs per care 1 Acre with Flowers - 5 lbs per acre 1 oz packets will do 270 sq ft of grass, 1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 550 sq ft Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer. The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. Sow 1/4" deep Germination 10-20 days

Southern Plains Native Grass Seed Mixture
his mixture of warm and cool-season grasses grows to a height of 12 to 36 inches. Contains Blue Grama, Sideoats Grama, Buffalo Grass, Little Bluestem, Prairie Junegrass and Sand Dropseed. Can be combined with flower seeds to create a colorful meadow – we recommend the High Plains Native Wildflower Mix. 
Seeding Rates: 
<ul>
<li>1lb will seed 4,350 sq ft for grasses only</li>
<li>1lb will seed 7,700 sq ft when planted with flowers too</li>
<li>1 Acre with Grass Only - 10 lbs per care 
</li>
<li>1 Acre with Flowers - 5 lbs per acre</li>
<li>1 oz packets will do 270 sq ft of grass,</li>
<li>1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 550 sq ft</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer.  The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. 
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20 days</li>
</ul>

Southern Plains Native Grass Seed Mixture

Southwest Native Grass Seed Mixture This mixture of warm and cool-season grasses grows to a height of 12 to 36 inches. Contains Sideoats Grama, Blue Grama, Idaho Fescue, Indian Ricegrass and Sand Dropseed. Can be combined with flower seeds to create a colorful meadow – we recommend the Southwest Mix or the Southwest Native Mix. Seeding Rates: 1lb will seed 5,200 sq ft for grasses only 1lb will seed 10,500 sq ft when planted with flowers too 1 Acre with Grass Only - 8 lbs per care 1 Acre with Flowers - 4 lbs per acre 1 oz packets will do 325 sq ft of grass, 1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 650 sq ft Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer. The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. Sow 1/4" deep Germination 10-20 days

Southwest Native Grass Seed Mixture
This mixture of warm and cool-season grasses grows to a height of 12 to 36 inches. Contains Sideoats Grama, Blue Grama, Idaho Fescue, Indian Ricegrass and Sand Dropseed. Can be combined with flower seeds to create a colorful meadow – we recommend the Southwest Mix or the Southwest Native Mix.
Seeding Rates: 
<ul>
<li>1lb will seed 5,200 sq ft for grasses only</li>
<li>1lb will seed 10,500  sq ft when planted with flowers too</li>
<li>1 Acre with Grass Only - 8 lbs per care 
</li>
<li>1 Acre with Flowers - 4 lbs per acre</li>
<li>1 oz packets will do 325 sq ft of grass,</li>
<li>1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 650 sq ft</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer.  The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. 
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20 days</li>
</ul>

Southwest Native Grass Seed Mixture

Spotted Joe Pye Weed is a one often preferred for gardnes that its relative, Joe Pye Weed, as it is half the size coming up 4-6'. It loves the moist to wet soils inlcuding clay, loam or sand. It is one again that is underserving of weed in its name as its not aggressvie in seeding out. It does grow into large clumps that are able to be divided depsite the deep roots it sends out. This is a must for any butterfly, pollinator or wildlife garden as it attracts numerous amounts of butteflies, bees and pollinators. Bumblebees will use this for cover so if you are workign on helping rare bumblee species, this is a good plant that should be part of your plan. It's native range is the Midwest, but due to its non-aggressive nature it has been introduced in gardens and restoration projects across much of the the United States. Most gardeners will divide this to increase its numbers or collect seed to moist stratify. Botanical Names: Eutrochium maculatum USDA Zones 3-7, some success to zones 8 Mid-Summer flowering 6' stalks Bloom Duration: All Summer Cold Hardy Full Sun (some partial sun is ok) 1 packet will cover 50 sq ft, 1/2 oz covers 1000 ft Bloom Color: Red-Pink Key Planting Tips Instructions: Germination is increased by a 30- day cold treatment in slightly damp paper towels in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Seed can also be directly sown into a prepared seedbed in fall, or in early- to mid-spring. Requires a rich loam, clay, or slightly moist sandy soil. Alternatively Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before planting out or direct sow after treating the seeds or in early spring or late fall Germination: 20-25 Days Plant Outdoors: 2-3' Apart Light: Full Sun to partial sun

<p style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; helvetica neue&amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;">Spotted Joe Pye Weed is a one often preferred for gardnes that its relative, Joe Pye Weed, as it is half the size coming up 4-6'.  It loves the moist to wet soils inlcuding clay, loam or sand.  It is one again that is underserving of weed in its name as its not aggressvie in seeding out. It does grow into large clumps that are able to be divided depsite the deep roots it sends out.  
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; helvetica neue&amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;">This is a must for any butterfly, pollinator or wildlife garden as it attracts numerous amounts of butteflies, bees and pollinators. Bumblebees will use this for cover so if you are workign on helping rare bumblee species, this is a good plant that should be part of your plan.  
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; helvetica neue&amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;">It's native range is the Midwest, but due to its non-aggressive nature it has been introduced in gardens and restoration projects across much of the the United States.  Most gardeners will divide this to increase its numbers or collect seed to moist stratify. 
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; helvetica neue&amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;">Botanical Names: Eutrochium maculatum
<ul>
<li>USDA Zones 3-7, some success to zones 8</li>
<li>Mid-Summer flowering </li>
<li>6' stalks </li>
<li>Bloom Duration: All Summer</li>
<li>Cold Hardy</li>
<li>Full Sun (some partial sun is ok)</li>
<li>1 packet will cover 50 sq ft, 1/2 oz covers  1000 ft</li>
</ul>
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; helvetica neue&amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;">Bloom Color: Red-Pink
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; helvetica neue&amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;">Key Planting Tips
<p style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; helvetica neue&amp;quot;,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.4; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 1em 0px;">Instructions: Germination is increased by a 30- day cold treatment in slightly damp paper towels in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Seed can also be directly sown into a prepared seedbed in fall, or in early- to mid-spring. Requires a rich loam, clay, or slightly moist sandy soil. 
Alternatively Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before planting out or direct sow after treating the seeds or in early spring or late fall 
<ul>
<li>Germination: 20-25 Days</li>
<li>Plant Outdoors: 2-3' Apart</li>
<li>Light: Full Sun to partial sun</li>
</ul>
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Free Gift When Ordering $25, Tell us or Let us Choose - Dahlia Luminoso, 10 German Pink Heirloom Tomato Seeds, OR Spotted Joe Pye Native Flower

Spotted Joe Pye Weed - Native

1/10 gram or ~350 Seeds

1/4 oz or ~27000 Seeds

1 oz - Special Price

Nature's sweetner - Every leaf has the sweetness of that Stevia is known for but since it is not an extract it is not as sweet. Many will dry this herb and crush into a powder to use to naturally sweeten drinks and dishes. The FDA has approved its use as a dietary supplement. A sub-tropical plant that is cold sensitive at 50°F. Characteristics: Grown as an annual but is a tender perennial, Plants grow to 3 feet tall Long, thin green leaves Leaves have a sweet flavor 20 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors on the surface of the soil. Keep indoors until nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50°F. May then be transplanted outdoors or into pots. Prefers well-drained soil—do not overwater. Can be grown year-round in pots if given proper care. Start Indoors: 8-12 weeks before the last frost Germination: 7-21 Days Plant Outdoors: 8-12” Apart Light: Sun/Partial Shade Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Nature's sweetner -  Every leaf has the sweetness of that Stevia is known for but since it is not an extract it is not as sweet. Many will dry this herb and crush into a powder to use to naturally sweeten drinks and dishes.  The FDA has approved its use as a dietary supplement. A sub-tropical plant that is cold sensitive at 50°F. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Grown as an annual but is a tender perennial, </li>
<li>Plants grow to 3 feet tall</li>
<li>Long, thin green leaves</li>
<li>Leaves have a sweet flavor</li>
<li>20 seeds </li>
</ul>
Instructions -
 
Sow seeds indoors on the surface of the soil. Keep indoors until nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50°F. May then be transplanted outdoors or into pots. Prefers well-drained soil—do not overwater. Can be grown year-round in pots if given proper care.
 
Start Indoors: 8-12 weeks before the last frost
 
Germination: 7-21 Days
 
Plant Outdoors: 8-12” Apart
 
Light: Sun/Partial Shade
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Stevia Herb

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Switchgrass 'Blackwell' Grass is a warm-season native bunchgrass that can be found in the throughout most of North America and is dominant species in Tallgrass Prairies. The Blackwell cultivar is from the Blackwell, Oklahoma. It is a vigorous cultivar. It is used in projects to help control erosion, meadows, and prairies reclamation. It is used by many types of wildlife for food and cover. Ideally you like to choose cultivars closer to your region and this would be one for the southern climates but is hardy to zone 3 none the less. This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3, can be found in zones 3-10 and prefers drier soils. Botanical Name: Panicum Virgatum Characteristics: Hardy to zone 3, perennial 5' in height Native ornamental and forage 250 Seeds per packet, 1 gram, will cover 10 sq ft with no plants or 100 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 500 sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing. Prefers sand and loam. Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring Sow 1/2" deep Germination 14-20 days We do not have a picture of Dacotah Switchgrass and simply used a Switchgrass.

Switchgrass 'Blackwell' Grass is a warm-season native bunchgrass that can be found in the throughout most of North America and is dominant species in Tallgrass Prairies. The Blackwell cultivar is from the Blackwell, Oklahoma. It is a vigorous cultivar.  It is used in projects to help control erosion, meadows, and prairies reclamation.  It is used by many types of wildlife for food and cover. Ideally you like to choose cultivars closer to your region and this would be one for the southern climates but is hardy to zone 3 none the less. 
This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3, can be found in zones 3-10 and prefers drier soils.   
Botanical Name: Panicum Virgatum
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Hardy to zone 3, perennial</li>
<li>5' in height</li>
<li>Native ornamental and forage 
</li>
<li>250 Seeds per packet, 1 gram, will cover 10 sq ft with no plants or 100 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 500 sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing. Prefers sand and loam. 
Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Germination 14-20 days</li>
</ul>
We do not have a picture of Dacotah Switchgrass and simply used a Switchgrass.

Switchgrass 'Blackwell' Grass- Prairie Native (South)

1oz ~15,000 seeds

Current Supply is limited, more to arrive in January - Switchgrass 'Dacotah' Grass is a warm-season native bunchgrass that can be found in the throughout most of North America and is dominant species in Tallgrass Prairies. The Dacotah cultivar is from North Dakota. It is a little shorter and has some finer leaves. It prefers drier soils. It is used in projects to help control erosion, meadows, and prairies reclamation. It is used by many types of wildlife for food and cover. This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3, can be found in zones 3-10 and prefers drier soils. Botanical Name: Panicum Virgatum Characteristics: Hardy to zone 3, perennial 5' in height Native ornamental and forage 350 Seeds per packet, 1 gram, will cover 10 sq ft with no plants or 100 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 500 sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing. Prefers sand and loam. Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring Sow 1/2" deep Germination 14-20 days We do not have a picture of Dacotah Switchgrass and simply used a Switchgrass.

Current Supply is limited, more to arrive in January - Switchgrass 'Dacotah' Grass is a warm-season native bunchgrass that can be found in the throughout most of North America and is dominant species in Tallgrass Prairies. The Dacotah cultivar is from North Dakota. It is a little shorter and has some finer leaves. It prefers drier soils.  It is used in projects to help control erosion, meadows, and prairies reclamation.  It is used by many types of wildlife for food and cover. 
This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3, can be found in zones 3-10 and prefers drier soils.  
Botanical Name: Panicum Virgatum
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Hardy to zone 3, perennial</li>
<li>5' in height</li>
<li>Native ornamental and forage</li>
<li>350 Seeds per packet, 1 gram, will cover 10 sq ft with no plants or 100 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 500 sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing. Prefers sand and loam. 
Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Germination 14-20 days</li>
</ul>
We do not have a picture of Dacotah Switchgrass and simply used a Switchgrass.

Switchgrass 'Dacotah' Grass- Prairie Native (North)

1oz ~18,000 seeds

Switchgrass 'Forestburg' Grass is a warm-season native bunchgrass that can be found in the throughout most of North America and is dominant species in Tallgrass Prairies. The Dacotah cultivar is from South Dakota. It is a little shorter and has some finer leaves. It prefers drier soils. It is used in projects to help control erosion, meadows, and prairies reclamation. It is used by many types of wildlife for food and cover. This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3, can be found in zones 3-10 and prefers drier soils. Botanical Name: Panicum Virgatum Characteristics: Hardy to zone 3, perennial 5' in height Native ornamental and forage 350 Seeds per packet, 1 gram, will cover 10 sq ft with no plants or 100 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 500 sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing. Prefers sand and loam. Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring Sow 1/2" deep Germination 14-20 days We do not have a picture of Dacotah Switchgrass and simply used a Switchgrass.

Switchgrass 'Forestburg' Grass is a warm-season native bunchgrass that can be found in the throughout most of North America and is dominant species in Tallgrass Prairies. The Dacotah cultivar is from South Dakota. It is a little shorter and has some finer leaves. It prefers drier soils.  It is used in projects to help control erosion, meadows, and prairies reclamation.  It is used by many types of wildlife for food and cover. 
This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3, can be found in zones 3-10 and prefers drier soils.  
Botanical Name: Panicum Virgatum
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Hardy to zone 3, perennial</li>
<li>5' in height</li>
<li>Native ornamental and forage</li>
<li>350 Seeds per packet, 1 gram, will cover 10 sq ft with no plants or 100 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 500 sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed in May or June as they germinate in warm weather. You can seed earlier or later, but do make sure it is with the compansions or oats to provide cover and prevent weeds from growing. Prefers sand and loam. 
Alternatively Start Indoors late winter to early spring
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/2" deep</li>
<li>Germination 14-20 days</li>
</ul>
We do not have a picture of Dacotah Switchgrass and simply used a Switchgrass.

Switchgrass 'Forestburg' Grass- Prairie Native (North)

Tallgrass Native Grass Seed Mixture This mixture of warm season grasses grows to a height of 24 to 96 inches. Best for moderate to moister sites. Contains Big Bluestem, Little Bluestem, Indiangrass and Switchgrass. Can be combined with flower mixes to create lovely prairies and meadows. We recommend our native regional flower mixes for your area. For elevations below 6,000 feet. Seeding Rates: 1lb will seed 3,600sq ft for grasses only 1lb will seed 7,200 when planted with flowers too 1 Acre with Grass Only - 12lbs per care 1 Acre with Flowers - 6lbs per acre 1 oz packets will do 225 sq ft of grass, 1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 450 sq ft Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer. The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Cool season grasses will germinate for all of the growing season while wam season's will germinate when conditions are right. Sow 1/4" deep Germination 10-20 days

Tallgrass Native Grass Seed Mixture 
This mixture of warm season grasses grows to a height of 24 to 96 inches. Best for moderate to moister sites. Contains Big Bluestem, Little Bluestem, Indiangrass and Switchgrass. Can be combined with flower mixes to create lovely prairies and meadows. We recommend our native regional flower mixes for your area. For elevations below 6,000 feet.
Seeding Rates: 
<ul>
<li>1lb will seed 3,600sq ft for grasses only</li>
<li>1lb will seed 7,200 when planted with flowers too</li>
<li>1 Acre with Grass Only - 12lbs per care 
</li>
<li>1 Acre with Flowers - 6lbs per acre</li>
<li>1 oz packets will do 225 sq ft of grass,</li>
<li>1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 450 sq ft</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer.  The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Cool season grasses will germinate for all of the growing season while wam season's will germinate when conditions are right.
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20 days</li>
</ul>

Tallgrass Native Grass Seed Mixture

Texas Bluebonnet - If you have seen a field of Texas Bluebonnets in full bloom, it is site you will most likely never forget. Fields of blue blossoms, buzzing with bees and butterflies is amazing. The are really easy to grow. They prefer dry soil and in full sun. The seeds, plants and flowers are poisonous to livestock and animals. Botanical Name: Lupinus texensis Characteristics: Cold hardy annual Plants grow to 8-12" Beautiful native plant that is beloved by pollinators Prefers alkaline dry soil 2g or ~65 Seeds Sowing Rates Packet sows 6-10 sq ft 1 oz sows 50 sq ft 22 oz for 1,000 65lbs for 1 acre Instructions - If you live in zones 6-8, fall is an ideal time to sow them but anytime the ground is workable come spring will work too. For those zones in 4-5 you can plant these very early in the spring once the ground is workable. Alternatively Start Indoors - 4-6 weeks before the last frost, but treat them like spinach as they don't germinate in warm conditions. Their roots develop in cooler temperatures Sow 1/4" deep Germination 10-20 days Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Texas Bluebonnet - If you have seen a field of Texas Bluebonnets in full bloom, it is site you will most likely never forget. Fields of blue blossoms, buzzing with bees and butterflies is amazing. The are really easy to grow. They prefer dry soil and in full sun.  The seeds, plants and flowers are poisonous to livestock and animals. 
Botanical Name: Lupinus texensis
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Cold hardy annual</li>
<li>Plants grow to 8-12"</li>
<li>Beautiful native plant that is beloved by pollinators</li>
<li>Prefers alkaline dry soil</li>
<li>2g or ~65 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Sowing Rates
<ul>
<li>Packet sows 6-10 sq ft</li>
<li>1 oz sows 50 sq ft</li>
<li>22 oz for 1,000</li>
<li>65lbs for 1 acre</li>
</ul>
Instructions - If you live in zones 6-8, fall is an ideal time to sow them but anytime the ground is workable come spring will work too. For those zones in 4-5 you can plant these very early in the spring once the ground is workable. 
<ul>
<li>Alternatively Start Indoors - 4-6  weeks before the last frost, but treat them like spinach as they don't germinate in warm conditions.  Their roots develop in cooler temperatures</li>
<li>Sow 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20 days</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of availability

Texas Bluebonnet, Southern Native, Lupine family

Firefly Farm - 2 gram or ~ 65 Seeds

Firefly Farm -1/4 oz

Firefly Farm - 1 oz

🌾 Thickspike Wheatgrass (Elymus lanceolatus) The Rugged, Sod-Forming Savior of the Open Range Bring the resilient, bluish-green beauty of the high plains to your landscape with Thickspike Wheatgrass. A premier native cool-season grass, Elymus lanceolatus is a horticultural workhorse, prized for its ability to form a dense, protective sod even in the most challenging conditions. Whether you are looking to stabilize a dry slope, restore a native prairie, or create a low-maintenance, water-wise meadow, this grass offers a soft, flowing texture that is as tough as it is beautiful. 📜 Historical Heritage & Pioneer Roots Thickspike Wheatgrass is a proud native of Western North America, historically dominating the vast landscapes from the Great Lakes across the Great Plains to the Cascades. It is a plant evolved for the frontier, thriving in the "sagebrush steppes" and sandy plateaus where other grasses struggle. Historically, this grass played a vital role in the survival of the Western range. During the dust-bowl era and subsequent reclamation efforts, Thickspike Wheatgrass was identified as a "savior species" because of its aggressive underground rhizomes (runners). These runners knit the soil together, preventing wind and water erosion. It has been a staple of sustainable range management for over a century, providing essential forage for the massive herds of elk and deer that define the American West. 🐝 An Ecological Anchor: Benefits to Wildlife Thickspike Wheatgrass is a "foundation species" that creates a thriving habitat for a variety of native fauna: Nesting Sanctuary: Its sod-forming habit creates dense, protective cover for ground-nesting birds like meadowlarks, pheasants, and grouse. Early-Season Forage: As a "cool-season" grass, it begins growing in the very early spring while other plants are still dormant, providing a critical early-season food source for grazing wildlife. Pollinator Shelter: While grasses are wind-pollinated, the dense clumps of Elymus provide essential overwintering sites for bumblebees and beneficial predatory beetles. Butterfly Support: It serves as a larval host for several species of western skippers, supporting the butterfly lifecycle from the ground up. ✨ Product Highlights Superior Erosion Control: The creeping rhizomes create a strong underground matrix, making it the premier choice for stabilizing hillsides, banks, and sandy areas. Drought & Cold Powerhouse: Exceptionally hardy and capable of thriving with as little as 8 inches of annual rainfall. Beautiful Blue-Green Hue: Features a distinctive glaucous (waxy) blue-green color that adds a cool, sophisticated tone to the landscape. Low Maintenance: Requires no fertilizer and very little water once established; it is a true "plant-and-thrive" native. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Scientific Name Elymus lanceolatus Plant Type Native Perennial Sod-forming Grass Height 12 to 36 inches Sun Requirement Full Sun (6-8+ hours) Growth Habit Rhizomatous (Spreads to form sod) Hardiness Zones 3 through 9 Soil Preference Highly adaptable; excels in sandy, loamy, or clay soils 🌱 How to Grow Thickspike Wheatgrass from Seed 1. Sowing the Seeds:Like many native cool-season grasses, Thickspike Wheatgrass germinates best when temperatures are cool. Fall Sowing (Highly Recommended): Direct sow in the late autumn. The natural winter moisture and cold will prime the seeds for an explosion of growth in early spring. Spring Sowing: Direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked. Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Ensure the seed is firmly pressed into the soil. Germination: Expect sprouts in 14–21 days when soil temperatures are between 45°F and 55°F. 2. The Best Spot:Select a location with Full Sun. Thickspike Wheatgrass is incredibly versatile and will grow in everything from parched, sandy soils to heavy clay. However, it does not like "wet feet"—ensure the area has good drainage. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: For a solid sod, sow seeds at a rate of 3–5 lbs per 1,000 square feet. For a more "meadow" look, space individual plants or clumps 12 inches apart. Watering: Water regularly during the first season to allow the rhizomes to establish. Once the sod is formed, it is one of the most drought-tolerant grasses available. Mowing: If used as a low-input lawn alternative, mow only once or twice a year in late spring or fall to a height of 4 inches. 🎨 Garden Design Tip Thickspike Wheatgrass looks spectacular when used as a "living backdrop" for vibrant, drought-tolerant wildflowers like Blanketflower (Gaillardia) or Western Yarrow. The bluish-green hue of the grass provides a calming, neutral contrast that makes the warm colors of the wildflowers "pop." Garden Tip: Because it spreads via underground runners, Thickspike Wheatgrass is perfect for filling in those "difficult" bare spots in your yard where traditional turf grass refuses to grow! 🌾💪

<h2 data-line="0" id="🌾 Thickspike Wheatgrass (Elymus lanceolatus)">🌾 Thickspike Wheatgrass (Elymus lanceolatus)</h2>
The Rugged, Sod-Forming Savior of the Open Range
Bring the resilient, bluish-green beauty of the high plains to your landscape with Thickspike Wheatgrass. A premier native cool-season grass, Elymus lanceolatus is a horticultural workhorse, prized for its ability to form a dense, protective sod even in the most challenging conditions. Whether you are looking to stabilize a dry slope, restore a native prairie, or create a low-maintenance, water-wise meadow, this grass offers a soft, flowing texture that is as tough as it is beautiful.
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<h3 data-line="7" id="📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Pioneer Roots">📜 Historical Heritage &amp; Pioneer Roots</h3>
Thickspike Wheatgrass is a proud native of Western North America, historically dominating the vast landscapes from the Great Lakes across the Great Plains to the Cascades. It is a plant evolved for the frontier, thriving in the "sagebrush steppes" and sandy plateaus where other grasses struggle.
Historically, this grass played a vital role in the survival of the Western range. During the dust-bowl era and subsequent reclamation efforts, Thickspike Wheatgrass was identified as a "savior species" because of its aggressive underground rhizomes (runners). These runners knit the soil together, preventing wind and water erosion. It has been a staple of sustainable range management for over a century, providing essential forage for the massive herds of elk and deer that define the American West.
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<h3 data-line="14" id="🐝 An Ecological Anchor: Benefits to Wildlife">🐝 An Ecological Anchor: Benefits to Wildlife</h3>
Thickspike Wheatgrass is a "foundation species" that creates a thriving habitat for a variety of native fauna:
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<li data-line="17">
Nesting Sanctuary: Its sod-forming habit creates dense, protective cover for ground-nesting birds like meadowlarks, pheasants, and grouse.</li>
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Early-Season Forage: As a "cool-season" grass, it begins growing in the very early spring while other plants are still dormant, providing a critical early-season food source for grazing wildlife.</li>
<li data-line="19">
Pollinator Shelter: While grasses are wind-pollinated, the dense clumps of Elymus provide essential overwintering sites for bumblebees and beneficial predatory beetles.</li>
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Butterfly Support: It serves as a larval host for several species of western skippers, supporting the butterfly lifecycle from the ground up.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="24" id="✨ Product Highlights">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
<ul data-line="25">
<li data-line="25">
Superior Erosion Control: The creeping rhizomes create a strong underground matrix, making it the premier choice for stabilizing hillsides, banks, and sandy areas.</li>
<li data-line="26">
Drought &amp; Cold Powerhouse: Exceptionally hardy and capable of thriving with as little as 8 inches of annual rainfall.</li>
<li data-line="27">
Beautiful Blue-Green Hue: Features a distinctive glaucous (waxy) blue-green color that adds a cool, sophisticated tone to the landscape.</li>
<li data-line="28">
Low Maintenance: Requires no fertilizer and very little water once established; it is a true "plant-and-thrive" native.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="32" id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile">🛠️ Quick Growth Profile</h3>
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<thead data-line="33">
<tr data-line="33">
<th>Feature</th>
<th>Specifications</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="35">
<tr data-line="35">
<td>Scientific Name</td>
<td>Elymus lanceolatus</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="36">
<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Native Perennial Sod-forming Grass</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="37">
<td>Height</td>
<td>12 to 36 inches</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="38">
<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (6-8+ hours)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="39">
<td>Growth Habit</td>
<td>Rhizomatous (Spreads to form sod)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="40">
<td>Hardiness Zones</td>
<td>3 through 9</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="41">
<td>Soil Preference</td>
<td>Highly adaptable; excels in sandy, loamy, or clay soils</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 data-line="45" id="🌱 How to Grow Thickspike Wheatgrass from Seed">🌱 How to Grow Thickspike Wheatgrass from Seed</h3>
1. Sowing the Seeds: Like many native cool-season grasses, Thickspike Wheatgrass germinates best when temperatures are cool.
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Fall Sowing (Highly Recommended): Direct sow in the late autumn. The natural winter moisture and cold will prime the seeds for an explosion of growth in early spring.</li>
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Spring Sowing: Direct sow as soon as the soil can be worked.</li>
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Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Ensure the seed is firmly pressed into the soil.</li>
<li data-line="52">
Germination: Expect sprouts in 14–21 days when soil temperatures are between 45°F and 55°F.</li>
</ul>
2. The Best Spot: Select a location with Full Sun. Thickspike Wheatgrass is incredibly versatile and will grow in everything from parched, sandy soils to heavy clay. However, it does not like "wet feet"—ensure the area has good drainage.
3. Maintenance:
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<li data-line="58">
Spacing: For a solid sod, sow seeds at a rate of 3–5 lbs per 1,000 square feet. For a more "meadow" look, space individual plants or clumps 12 inches apart.</li>
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Watering: Water regularly during the first season to allow the rhizomes to establish. Once the sod is formed, it is one of the most drought-tolerant grasses available.</li>
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Mowing: If used as a low-input lawn alternative, mow only once or twice a year in late spring or fall to a height of 4 inches.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="64" id="🎨 Garden Design Tip">🎨 Garden Design Tip</h3>
Thickspike Wheatgrass looks spectacular when used as a "living backdrop" for vibrant, drought-tolerant wildflowers like Blanketflower (Gaillardia) or Western Yarrow. The bluish-green hue of the grass provides a calming, neutral contrast that makes the warm colors of the wildflowers "pop."
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Garden Tip: Because it spreads via underground runners, Thickspike Wheatgrass is perfect for filling in those "difficult" bare spots in your yard where traditional turf grass refuses to grow! 🌾💪
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Thickspike Wheatgrass- Native Western U.S. Grass

Firefly Farm 2gram (~800 Seeds)

Firefly Farm 1 oz (~11k Seeds)

Firefly Farm 8 oz (~90k Seeds)

Western Native Grass Seed Mixture This mixture of native grasses grows to a height of 12 to 36 inches. Contains Bluebunch Wheatgrass, Idaho Fescue, Indian Ricegrass, Sand Dropseed, Sandberg Bluegrass, Galleta and Junegrass. Can be combined with flower seeds to create a colorful meadow – we recommend the Western Flower Mix or the Intermountain Native Flower Mix. For elevations below 6,000 feet. Seeding Rates: 1lb will seed 6,200 sq ft for grasses only 1lb will seed 12,500 sq ft when planted with flowers too 1 Acre with Grass Only - 7 lbs per care 1 Acre with Flowers - 3 lbs per acre 1 oz packets will do 375 sq ft of grass, 1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 750 sq ft Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer. The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. Sow 1/4" deep Germination 10-20 days

Western Native Grass Seed Mixture
This mixture of native grasses grows to a height of 12 to 36 inches. Contains Bluebunch Wheatgrass, Idaho Fescue, Indian Ricegrass, Sand Dropseed, Sandberg Bluegrass, Galleta and Junegrass. Can be combined with flower seeds to create a colorful meadow – we recommend the Western Flower Mix or the Intermountain Native Flower Mix. For elevations below 6,000 feet.
Seeding Rates: 
<ul>
<li>1lb will seed 6,200 sq ft for grasses only</li>
<li>1lb will seed 12,500  sq ft when planted with flowers too</li>
<li>1 Acre with Grass Only - 7 lbs per care 
</li>
<li>1 Acre with Flowers - 3 lbs per acre</li>
<li>1 oz packets will do 375 sq ft of grass,</li>
<li>1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 750 sq ft</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer.  The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. 
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20 days</li>
</ul>

Western Native Grass Seed Mixture

Western Pollinator Seed Mixture The Western Pollinator Mix contains native wildflowers for pollinator conservation in the western United States and southwest Canada. The eastern planting boundary would be a line straight south from the eastern borders of North and South Dakota and then go west until you hit the Pacific. It contains a balanced blend of native annuals and perennials that provide nectar and pollen throughout the growing season. If you have specific mix requirements for pollinator habitat conservation projects, please contact us regarding a custom mix for your area. Flowers: Narrow Leaved Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis), Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila menziesii), Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata), California Bluebell (Phacelia campanularia), California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica), Clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata), Crown Tickseed (Coreopsis nuecensis), Dwarf Godetia (Clarkia amoena), Dwarf Helenium (Helenium amarum), Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron speciosus), Globe Gilia (Gilia capitata), Golden Aster (Heterotheca villosa), Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia), Lewis Flax (Linum lewisii), Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera), Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Cleome serrulata), Rocky Mountain Penstemon (Penstemon strictus), Showy Goldeneye (Heliomeris multiflora), Utah Sweetvetch (Hedysarum boreale), Yellow Lupine (Lupinus microcarpus densiflorus) Seeding Rates: 5 oz for 1,000sq ft 7-14lbs per acre (depends on density of existing plantings) 1 Acre with Grass - 7 lbs per acre 1 Acre with Flowers - 14 lbs per acre 1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 200 sq ft Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer. The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. Sow 1/4" deep Germination 10-20 days

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The Western Pollinator Mix contains native wildflowers for pollinator conservation in the western United States and southwest Canada. The eastern planting boundary would be a line straight south from the eastern borders of North and South Dakota and then go west until you hit the Pacific. It contains a balanced blend of native annuals and perennials that provide nectar and pollen throughout the growing season.  If you have specific mix requirements for pollinator habitat conservation projects, please contact us regarding a custom mix for your area.
Flowers:
<ul>
<li>Narrow Leaved Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis), </li>
<li>Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila menziesii), </li>
<li>Blanketflower (Gaillardia aristata), </li>
<li>California Bluebell (Phacelia campanularia), </li>
<li>California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica), </li>
<li>Clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata), </li>
<li>Crown Tickseed (Coreopsis nuecensis), </li>
<li>Dwarf Godetia (Clarkia amoena), </li>
<li>Dwarf Helenium (Helenium amarum), </li>
<li>Fleabane Daisy (Erigeron speciosus), </li>
<li>Globe Gilia (Gilia capitata), </li>
<li>Golden Aster (Heterotheca villosa), </li>
<li>Lacy Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia), </li>
<li>Lewis Flax (Linum lewisii), </li>
<li>Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), </li>
<li>Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera), </li>
<li>Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Cleome serrulata), </li>
<li>Rocky Mountain Penstemon (Penstemon strictus), </li>
<li>Showy Goldeneye (Heliomeris multiflora), </li>
<li>Utah Sweetvetch (Hedysarum boreale), </li>
<li>Yellow Lupine (Lupinus microcarpus densiflorus)</li>
</ul>
Seeding Rates: 
<ul>
<li>5 oz for 1,000sq ft</li>
<li>7-14lbs per acre (depends on density of existing plantings)</li>
<li>1 Acre with Grass - 7 lbs per acre 
</li>
<li>1 Acre with Flowers - 14 lbs per acre</li>
<li>1 oz packets when planted with flowers it will do 200 sq ft</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds anytime: fall before winter sets in, spring or summer.  The area should be worked to either be free of all plants or prepared to allow seed contact to soil when planting in existing beds. Some grasses will germinate in the cool weather, while others will remain dormant until the is warms. 
<ul>
<li>Sow 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germination 10-20 days</li>
</ul>

Western Pollinator Seed Mixture (Native Mix Western U.S)

1/4 oz

Bluebunch Wheatgrass is a cool-season native bunchgrass that has a very strong root system. It is a western native and often found in the mountain and high elevations but grows throughout the entire range. Bluebunch Wheatgrass has a very deep and wide root system and is great for erosion control, natural restoration, gardens and home gardens. It can be used for forage for livestock and wildlife. This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3. It can be found zones 3-10. Botanical Name: Pseuoroegneria spicata Characteristics: Hardy to zone 3, perennial 48" in height Native grass 300 Seeds per packet, 1 gram, will cover 150 sq ft with no plants or 300 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 2,000 sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed at all times of the year soil can be worked. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Bluebunch Wheatgrass is a cool-season native bunchgrass that has a very strong root system. It is a western native and often found in the mountain and high elevations but grows throughout the entire range. Bluebunch Wheatgrass has a very deep and wide root system and is great for erosion control, natural restoration, gardens and home gardens. It can be used for forage for livestock and wildlife.  
This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3.  It can be found zones 3-10. 
Botanical Name: Pseuoroegneria spicata
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Hardy to zone 3, perennial</li>
<li>48" in height</li>
<li>Native grass</li>
<li>300 Seeds per packet, 1 gram, will cover 150 sq ft with no plants or 300 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 2,000  sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed at all times of the year soil can be worked. 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Wheatgrass, 'Bluebunch'- Native Western Grass

Packet ~300 Seeds, 1 gram

White Prairie Clover - A less frequent flowering clover but no less hardy. It adds diversity to your landscape and wildlife plantings. It is adapatable to many soil types and is commonly used in prairie restoration and wildlife plantings. It blooms non stop from mid summer to fall. Botanical Name: Dalea candida Characteristics: Perennial Hardy to zone 3 Plant heigh is 1-3' tall White blossoms mid-summer through fall Nitrogen Fixing Plant to improve soil health 250 seeds per packet Instructions - Easy to grow when direct-seeded into a weed-free seedbed in mid-spring to early summer. Very drought tolerant once established. Alternative is to grow indoors. Start Indoors: In Early Spring Germination: 10-20 Days Plant Outdoors: 12” Apart Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

White Prairie Clover - A less frequent flowering clover but no less hardy. It adds diversity to your landscape and wildlife plantings. It is adapatable to many soil types and is commonly used in prairie restoration and wildlife plantings.  It blooms non stop from mid summer to fall.  
Botanical Name: Dalea candida
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Perennial</li>
<li>Hardy to zone 3</li>
<li>Plant heigh is 1-3' tall</li>
<li>White blossoms mid-summer through fall</li>
<li>Nitrogen Fixing Plant to improve soil health 
</li>
<li>250 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Easy to grow when direct-seeded into a weed-free seedbed in mid-spring to early summer. Very drought tolerant once established.
Alternative is to grow indoors. 
<ul>
<li>Start Indoors: In Early Spring</li>
<li>Germination: 10-20 Days</li>
<li>Plant Outdoors: 12” Apart</li>
<li>
Light: Full Sun </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

White Prairie Clover

Firefly Farm 1 gram or ~650 seeds

Firefly Farm 1 oz or ~18,000 Seeds

Canada Wildrye - is a cool-season native bunchgrass that is found throughout the United States and Canada. It grows quick and is perennial with a shorter life but its ability to stabilize soil is why it can be used in reclamation projects where it is important to stick with native planting. It can be used for forage for livestock and wildlife. It's seed heads are long and looking like they are nodding when in full bloom They are extremely ornamental and essential for wildlife. This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3. It can be found zones 3-10. Botanical Name: Elymus canadensis Characteristics: Hardy to zone 3, perennial 48" in height Native grass 500 Seeds per packet, 2 gram, will cover 15 sq ft with no plants or 150 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 2,000 sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed at all times of the year soil can be worked. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Canada Wildrye -  is a cool-season native bunchgrass that is found throughout the United States and Canada.  It grows quick and is perennial with a shorter life but its ability to stabilize soil is why it can be used in reclamation projects where it is important to stick with native planting.  It can be used for forage for livestock and wildlife.  It's seed heads are long and looking like they are nodding when in full bloom They are extremely ornamental and essential for wildlife. 
This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3.  It can be found zones 3-10.  
Botanical Name: Elymus canadensis
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Hardy to zone 3, perennial</li>
<li>48" in height</li>
<li>Native grass</li>
<li>500 Seeds per packet, 2 gram, will cover 15 sq ft with no plants or 150 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 2,000  sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed at all times of the year soil can be worked. 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Wildrye, Canada or Nodding Wildrye

Packet ~500 Seeds, 2 gram

Virgina Wildrye - is a cool-season native bunchgrass that is native to the Eastern state of the U.S. It grows quick and is perennial with a shorter life but its ability to stabilize soil is why it can be used in reclamation projects where it is important to stick with native planting. It can be used for forage for livestock and wildlife. This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3. It can be found zones 3-10. Botanical Name: Elymus virginicus Characteristics: Hardy to zone 3, perennial 48" in height Native grass 400 Seeds per packet, 2 gram, will cover 15 sq ft with no plants or 150 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 2,000 sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed at all times of the year soil can be worked. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Virgina Wildrye -  is a cool-season native bunchgrass that is native to the Eastern state of the U.S.  It grows quick and is perennial with a shorter life but its ability to stabilize soil is why it can be used in reclamation projects where it is important to stick with native planting.  It can be used for forage for livestock and wildlife. 
This is a very hardy perennial and easily survives down to USDA Zone 3.  It can be found zones 3-10.  
Botanical Name: Elymus virginicus
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Hardy to zone 3, perennial</li>
<li>48" in height</li>
<li>Native grass</li>
<li>400 Seeds per packet, 2 gram, will cover 15 sq ft with no plants or 150 sq ft with other grasses, 1 oz will cover 2,000  sq ft, or 5,000 sq ft with other grasses. </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Seeds can also be directly sown into a weed-free seedbed at all times of the year soil can be worked. 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

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