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Low Profile Native Seed Mix with Mexican Hat, Purple Coneflower, Butterfly Milkweed, and native grasses creating a colorful 3–4 foot tall prairie planting.
Lanceleaf Coreopsis and Foxglove Beartongue growing by wooden fence in meadow
Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) blooming in a native prairie planting with drooping pale pink petals
Blue Wild Indigo blooming close up in prairie
False Sunflower close up in prairie meadow
Pure Air Natives
Golden Alexander with yellow flowers blooming
Low Profile Native Seed Mix with Mexican Hat, Purple Coneflower, Butterfly Milkweed, and native grasses creating a colorful 3–4 foot tall prairie planting.
Lanceleaf Coreopsis and Foxglove Beartongue growing by wooden fence in meadow
Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) blooming in a native prairie planting with drooping pale pink petals
Blue Wild Indigo blooming close up in prairie
False Sunflower close up in prairie meadow
Pure Air Natives
Golden Alexander with yellow flowers blooming

Low Profile

Seed Mixes

1000 Sq. Ft. $35.00
1/4 Acre $225.00
1/2 Acre $450.00
3/4 Acre $675.00
1 Acre $800.00

Description

The Low Profile Seed Mix brings the beauty and ecological benefits of a native prairie planting to spaces where height matters. Reaching only 3–4 feet tall, this low growing native wildflower seed mix is ideal for residential landscapes, business entrances, pathways, parks, and other areas where a shorter, more refined appearance is preferred.

Unlike traditional prairie plantings that can grow six feet tall or more, the Low Profile Mix combines colorful native wildflowers with shorter grasses and sedges to create a manageable planting that still provides outstanding pollinator and wildlife value. Long-blooming species deliver season-long color from spring through fall, while native grasses add texture, soil stabilization, and year-round structure.

Adapted to full to partial sun and dry to mesic soils, this mix performs well in a wide range of landscape settings. Its diverse blend of wildflowers provides nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while the grasses and sedges create cover for beneficial insects and small wildlife. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance while offering the appearance and ecological function of a native prairie.

The Low Profile Seed Mix is an excellent choice for homeowners, businesses, schools, parks, and public spaces seeking a low-maintenance native planting that won’t obstruct views or overwhelm surrounding landscapes.

Looking for a similar low-growing planting for wetter conditions? Consider our Sedge Meadow Blend, which is designed for sites with higher soil moisture while maintaining a comparable appearance.

Range Map

Seed Mix range map. This blend works best in zones 4 through 8.

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Composition

Low Profile Seed Mix Composition
Common Name (Latin Name) % by Weight
Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) 4.6
Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis) 2.5
Prairie Junegrass (Koeleria macrantha) 0.2
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) 7.7
Composite Dropseed (Sporobolus compositus) 1.5
Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea) 2.3
Troublesome Sedge (Carex molesta) 0.7
Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) 1.4
Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) 10.0
Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) 6.4
Blue Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis) 3.1
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) 0.5
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) 12.8
Indian Blanketflower (Gaillardia pulchella) 6.0
Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) 7.0
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) 6.6
Canada Milkvetch (Astragalus canadensis) 5.5
False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) 13.5
Ashy Sunflower (Helianthus mollis) 0.3
Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) 0.3
Slender Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium) 0.1
Prairie Cinquefoil (Drymocallis arguta) 0.3
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) 1.2
Large-Flowered Beardtongue (Penstemon grandiflorus) 1.2
Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) 4.0
Gray Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis) 0.5

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Details

Lbs/Acre11.98
PLS/Square Foot70
Best ForHome Gardens, Pollinators
Mix ContainsForbs, Grasses, Legumes, Sedges
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Soil MoistureDry, Dry-Mesic, Mesic
BenefitsBees, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Monarch, Pollinators
Max Height5-6'
USDA Zones4 - 8
Bloom ColorsBlue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flowering PeriodFall, Spring, Summer
LifespanAnnual, Biennial, Perennial

Seeds & Seed Mixes:

Seeds and seed mixes ship nationwide, year-round, typically within 3–5 business days. If you would like to postpone a seed mix shipment until fall, please note this at checkout.

Live Plants:

Live plants are available year-round while inventory lasts and ship to all states except California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, and Hawaii. After your order is placed, we’ll contact you to coordinate a spring shipping window, as many plants are overwintered and ship once dormancy breaks.

Estimated shipping for 2026 plant orders begins in mid-April, weather permitting.

If you’re looking to secure plants in advance or need larger quantities for a project, we offer contract growing options. Contact us to discuss your needs and request a quote. Additional species not listed online may also be available through contract grow.

Live Stakes:

Live stakes are available by request only and must be ordered by submitting a contact form. Ordering is open seasonally from November 1 through February 28. A minimum of 100 stakes per order is required, with at least 25 stakes per species.

Live stakes ship only to the following states: Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Iowa.

PLS stands for Pure Live Seed, an industry-standard measure of seed quality. It reflects the portion of seed in a batch that is viable and capable of germinating.

What this means for you: when you purchase 1 lb. of PLS seed, the physical weight of the seed you receive will be slightly more than 1 lb. That’s because we account for non-viable seed and natural inert material upfront, so you receive a full pound of live, plantable seed.

Many companies sell bulk seed by total weight, which can include filler and non-viable seed. By pricing based on PLS, we make sure you’re getting exactly what you paid for—high-quality native seed with more predictable, successful germination.

Want to dive deeper? Check out our in-depth article on what PLS is and why it matters.