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Planting for Pollinators in Minnetonka – Seed Mixes
Seed mixes are a great money saving alternative to live plugs when introducing native plants to larger areas. MNL designs all of its own premium quality native seed mixes. We carefully create mixes accounting for seed count, moisture conditions, sunlight, phenology, diversity, and other variables. All seed mixes in our 500 and 1,000 sq. ft. sizes include native grass/sedges, wildflowers, cover crop, and a filler (for easier spreading). All pre-mixed and ready for application.
**Minnetonka residents are eligible for a $50 discount (one per household please, while funding lasts). To request a coupon code before you purchase, email Christine Petersen at cpetersen@minnetonkamn.gov to provide your full name, Minnetonka address and zip code. Enter code where prompted; discount is applied on the checkout page.
Seed mixes will be shipped directly to your door. Seed mixes generally ship within 5-7 business days of order.
Songbird Mix
Designed to improve forage and habitat for MN native songbirds. Includes a wide variety of native wildflowers to support pollinators, as well. Best for dry to mesic soils in sunny areas.
500 sq. ft. – $39, 1000 sq. ft. – $59
Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Mix
This mix is designed specifically for the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee. Wildflower species in this mix are designated high priority food sources for the endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee by the Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources. This seed mix is best suited for dry to mesic soils and full sun to partial shade.
500 sq. ft. – $50, 1000 sq. ft. – $70
Pollinator Mix, Wet to Mesic Soil
This mix includes a large selection of beautiful native wildflowers, grasses, and sedges which are well suited for heavy soils with high moisture. This mix was approved by the Xerces Society for pollinator habitat enhancement and restoration. Our most diverse mix, with over 25 species of wildflowers including three or more blooming species in each bloom season. Best grown in full sunlight to partial shade.
500 sq. ft. – $59, 1000 sq. ft. $79
Buckthorn Replacement Mix
This mix is designed to revegetate woodland areas following removal of established Buckthorn colonies. Comprised of semi-aggressive to aggressive, native, shade-tolerant grass species. The aggressive characteristics of theses species will help provide competition for buckthorn seed remaining in the seed bed, as well as provide a potential fuel source for future prescribed burning. Best seeded in open areas after Buckthorn removal.
500 sq. ft. – $39, 1000 sq. ft. – $55
Savanna Mix, Shortgrass
This mix was specially designed for part-sun oak savannas and woodland edge sites with 25-50% tree cover, it contains a mosaic of colors and bloom times. Grass and sedges will provide groundcover and lush vegetation in heights of 2-3′ with nearly 30 blooming species standing taller to provide beautiful colors and pollinator support throughout the growing season. Best planted in open woods or near tree lines with a good mix of sun, shade, and filtered sunlight.
500 sq. ft. – $45, 1000 sq. ft. – $65
Pollinator Mix, Dry to Mesic Soil
Dry-mesic version of our popular Pollinator Mix approved by the Xerces Society for pollinator habitat enhancement and restoration. Our most diverse mix, with 40+species of wildflowers including 3 or more in each bloom season: spring, summer, fall. Best planted in areas of full sun with mesic to well drained soil.
500 sq. ft. – $46.00, 1000 sq. ft. – $72.00
Consider using an Erosion Control Blanket to help the success of your seeding project.
