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First Year Flora

Seed Mixes

1000 Sq. Ft. $30.00
1/4 Acre $140.00
1/2 Acre $270.00
3/4 Acre $395.00
1 Acre $500.00

Description

Most native plants spend their first year developing deep root systems, so flowers are usually sparse at the start. Our First Year Flora mix is different—pairing quick-blooming annuals with biennials and long-lived perennials, it delivers instant color in year one while still establishing a resilient, lasting prairie.

Adaptable to full to partial sun and average soils, this mix provides nectar for pollinators from species like Black-Eyed Susan and Plains Coreopsis right away, while native grasses begin building soil stability and long-term weed resistance. Ideal for new prairies, roadsides, community spaces, and high-visibility projects, it balances short-term impact with decades of ecological value.

Pair with the Budget Prairie Mix for even greater diversity over time.

Seed Details

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 12 × 12 × 12 in
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Range Map

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

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Composition

2024-2025 First Year Flora Seed Mix

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Details

Lbs/Acre14.25
PLS/Square Foot79.58
Best ForContractors, Home Gardens, Pollinators
Mix ContainsForbs, Grasses, Legumes
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Soil MoistureDry, Dry-Mesic, Mesic
BenefitsBees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects, Pollinators
Max Height5-6'
USDA Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Bloom ColorsBlue, Pink, Purple, 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.