Description
Cottage Country Native Wildflower Seed Mixture 6810. Open Pollinated. Combination of Annual and Perennial.
1 pkt sows approx. 3-5 m².
Effortless Natural Beauty for the Discerning Weekend Gardener.
Our Cottage Country Mix is designed for those who want to envelop their property in the rugged, breathtaking beauty of Canadian wildflowers with minimal maintenance. This expertly curated blend of hardy native perennial grasses and forbs is the ultimate “low-TLC” solution for rural properties, cottages, or large backyard naturalization projects. Once established, this meadow-style planting reaches heights of 45–150 cm, providing a shifting tapestry of texture and colour that supports local pollinators and wildlife year after year.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6810
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Type: Native Open-Pollinated Mix (Annual & Perennial)
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Coverage: 1 pkt sows approx. 3–5 m² (Large scale: 125 g per 90 m²)
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Height: 45–150 cm
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Bloom Time: Staggered from late spring through autumn (once established)
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Contains: Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa), Flat Topped Aster (Aster umbellatus), Foxglove/Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis), Fowl Bluegrass (Poa palustris), Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrum scoparium), New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae), Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa).
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Establishing a native prairie or meadow is a rewarding process that requires patience. These mixes typically take 3 to 4 seasons to become fully established, but the sustainable results are well worth the wait.
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Best Sowing Time: Late fall (Oct. 15 – Nov. 15) is ideal. This allows Mother Nature to naturally stratify the seeds over winter, “waking them up” for spring. Spring sowing in April is possible, but some seeds may remain dormant until the following year.
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Site Preparation: Remove existing weeds and grass first. Loosen the soil to a 2.5 cm depth; native seeds struggle in compacted soil but thrive in a loose, well-drained bed.
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Sowing: Broadcast seed evenly. For better distribution, mix smaller seeds with dry sand. Let rain, snow, and frost-heaving work the seeds into the soil naturally.
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The “Nurse Crop” Secret: We recommend sowing a nurse crop (like annual rye or oats) at the same time. This quick-growing crop prevents erosion and suppresses weeds while your wildflowers establish. The nurse crop will naturally die out over the winter once its job is done.
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Early Maintenance: In the first and second seasons, mow the site to a height of 20 cm a few times to keep aggressive weeds from overshadowing your slow-growing native seedlings.
Why this Native Mixture belongs on Your Property
The Cottage Country Mix is more than just a garden—it is a self-sustaining ecosystem. By choosing native species like Butterfly Weed and Wild Bergamot, you are providing essential habitat for monarch butterflies and songbirds. Once the establishment period of 3–4 years is complete, you will have a resilient, drought-tolerant landscape that requires no fertilizers and almost no watering, leaving you more time to enjoy your weekend getaway.
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Image Note: This image illustrates a full potential bloom. It is a simulation for visual reference; expect variations in plant characteristics, and remember that plants mature and bloom at different times.
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