{"product_id":"1ssmgrasbir-standard-seed-mix-1ssmgrasbir-custom-seed-mix","title":"Grassland Bird Habitat - Wet Meadow Seed Mix (kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSupport endangered grassland birds in Ontario with variety of grasses, sedges, and wildflowers. This mix is designed to foster habitat for nesting birds. A focus on cool-season grasses that actively grow in the spring helps provide cover for their nests. Wildflowers and warm-season grasses offer colour and interest after nesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreferred conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulture: Medium-moist soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecies*\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e*Please note that the species may differ slightly with each order. Seed availability changes year-to-year and season-to-season based on the species, harvest results, weather conditions, and more. We may update our mixes at any time in order to best support goals for ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirginia Wild Rye - Elymus virginicus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiverbank Wild Rye - Elymus riparius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndian Grass - Sorghastrum nutans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch Grass - Panicum virgatum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlender Wheat Grass - Elymus trachycaulus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFox Sedge - Carex vulpinoidea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBebb's Sedge - Carex bebbii\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Evening Primrose - Oenothera biennis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoxglove Beard-Tongue - Penstemon digitalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFowl Manna Grass - Glyceria striata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpland White Aster;Upland White Goldenrod - Solidago ptarmicoides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-Topped Aster - Doellingeria umbellata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Vervain - Verbena hastata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Boneset - Eupatorium perfoliatum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Milkweed - Asclepias syriaca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown-Eyed Susan;Black-Eyed Susan - Rudbeckia hirta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowy Tick-Trefoil - Desmodium canadense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirginia Mountain Mint - Pycnanthemum virginianum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwl-Fruited Sedge - Carex stipata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth Aster - Symphyotrichum laeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwamp Milkweed - Asclepias incarnata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotted Joe-Pye Weed - Eupatorium maculatum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Bergamot - Monarda fistulosa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray Goldenrod - Solidago nemoralis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeath Aster - Symphyotrichum ericoides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCulver's Root - Veronicastrum virginicum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/4006\/1762\/files\/Grassland_Bird_Seed_Mix_-_Information_Sheet.pdf?v=1623697903\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Grassland Bird Habitat Mix Sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDownload Mix Sheet PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have site-specific species preferences for us to consider, please include them in your order notes. Our mixes offer flexibility around similar species based on availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e*Please note that the species included may differ slightly with each order. Seed availability changes year-to-year and season-to-season based on the species, harvest results, weather conditions, and more. We may update our mixes at any time in order to best support goals for ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrdering details\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe minimum order for bulk seed mixes is 5kg. Our recommended application rate is ~8-10 kg\/Ha.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixes are prepared to order and based on any timelines you can provide. Note that the ideal time for seeding is in late fall, which is also ideal for more species diversity after fall seed harvesting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor site-specific requests, please reach out or include them in your order notes. Our mixes offer some species flexibility based on availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor restorations needing over 50 kg, we suggest to pre-order well in advance. You can reach out our team at sales@stwilliamsnursery.com to reserve your seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Ontario Native Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32676397613122,"sku":"1SMGRASBIR","price":135.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/4006\/1762\/files\/40339658814_c45a09fc77_c.jpg?v=1738191463","url":"https:\/\/stwilliams.ca\/products\/1ssmgrasbir-standard-seed-mix-1ssmgrasbir-custom-seed-mix","provider":"St. Williams Ecology Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}