mid atlantic wildflower seed mix Septic Field Native Seed Mix – OPN Seed

Make your septic field a thing of beauty with this mix. This mix has been designed using plants that prefer dry soil because the root systems of these draw moisture from the septic system helping to make it more efficient. Takes advantage of subsoil moisture when present, but also able to tolerate dry periods. ReGreen can be added in quick cover and erosion control situations.  Birds and butterflies will be attracted to the flowers that bloom spring to fall. 

Native plants are uniquely qualified to handle septic fields. The range of moisture levels can be challenging for ornamental and introduced species. The deep fibrous root systems allow for great filtration. Native herbaceous plants lack a deep tap root like most shrubs and trees have, It is these tap roots which typically pose a risk to damaging the septic system's underground piping. Native plants help with filtration, provide much needed habitat for wildlife and look amazing. These native plants also create a landscape that keeps you from having to mow. Mowing septic fields can be challenging.

This mix is great for your septic field, but what about the septic tank, inspection ports and manhole covers that are protruding from the ground and have taken over your yard? There is no way around it, they need to be there, but you can try and disguise them. Short growing native plants are typically 3 feet and they only get taller from there. Native wildflowers and grasses are great at hiding these units. Utilizing native plants around these units hides them from site and creates habitat. Try creating a border around yours with ones of these native seed mixes:

Midwest Wildflower Mix

Butterfly/Hummingbird Mix

Woodland Edge Mix

Contains the following species:

Grasses:

Schizachyrium scoparium - Little Bluestem

Elymus virginicus - Virginia Wild Rye

Elymus canadensis - Nodding Wild Rye

Bouteloua curtipendula - Side-oats Grama

Bouteloua gracilis - Blue Grama

Koeleria macrantha - June Grass

Wildflowers:

Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower 

Gaillardia pulchella - Indian Blanket 

Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis 

Desmanthus illinoensis - Illinois Bundleflower 

Senna marilandica - Maryland Senna

Chamaecrista fasciculata - Partridge Pea 

Heliopsis helianthoides - Ox Eye Sunflower

Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan 

Liatris spicata - Dense Blazingstar

Dalea candida - White Prairie Clover

Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain 

Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed 

Hibiscus laevis - Halberdleaf Rose Mallow

Penstemon digitalis - Foxglove Beardtongue

Aster laevis - Smooth Aster 

Solidago rigida - Stiff Goldenrod 

Ratibida pinnata - Yellow/Grey-headed Coneflower 

Seed Info

Seed Packet covers 250 square feet (a 10 x 25 area) and will take up to three growing seasons to fully establish.

PLS Lbs Per Acre Broadcast = 15

PLS=Pure Live Seed

Pure Live Seed is a measure of viable seed stated as a percentage. It is the product of total germination times purity.

Example: 96% Germination x 93% Purity = 89% PLS

All of our native warm season grasses and seed mixes are sold PLS.

Broadcast seeding is the process of sowing seed by hand. The seeds are sprinkled into the soil and can be lightly raked in to ensure germination.

This mix of native grasses and wildflowers typically grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet. Please note that each site is unique and can affect overall height. These factors include sunlight, hydrology and overall soil health.