Wildflower Soil

Meadow Lab’s Wildflower Soil is a new hybrid seed + substrate product combining the optimum germination properties of our soilless growing medium with the flexibility and affordability of seeding. Ideal for larger installations, Meadow Lab’s Wildflower Soil arrives pre-mixed and ready to install, allowing you to focus on site preparation.

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Meadow Lab Northeastern Native

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Our signature wildflower meadow seed mix contains 45 species of native and naturalized wildflowers and grasses, providing a long-lasting progression of vibrant color, balanced architectural forms and year-round interest. As with most premium wildflower mixes, it may take up to 5 years to fully appreciate the diverse range of species this seed mix has to offer.

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Sun Exposure:
Full
Partial
Zones:
3 - 7
Soil Moisture:
Dry
Moist
Average
Height:
36 - 48"
Colors:
Key Species
Annual: (A)
Perennial: (P)
Flowers:

Ammi majus
Bishop's flower
(P)

Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly milkweed
(P)

Aster laevis
Smooth Aster
(P)

Echinacea purpurea
Purple coneflower
(P)

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Narrow Leaved Mountain Mint
(P)

Grasses:

Bouteloua curtipendula
Sideoats grama
(P)

Eragrostis spectabilis
Purple love grass
(P)

Festuca ovina
Sheep Fescue
(P)

Schizachyrium scoparium
Little Bluestem
(P)

Sporobolus heterolepis
Prairie Dropseed
(P)

In rare cases, unexpected changes in seed availability may necessitate species substitution.
Additional species in mix
Annual: (A)
Perennial: (P)
Botanical Name
Common Name
Achillea millefolium
Common Yarrow (P)
Agastache foeniculum
Lavender Hyssop (P)
Allium cernuum
Nodding Onion (P)
Aster lateriflorus
Calico Aster (P)
Aster novae-angliae
New England Aster (P)
Aster oblongifolius
Aromatic Aster (P)
Baptisia alba
White Wild Indigo (P)
Baptisia australis
Blue False Indigo (P)
Blephilia ciliata
Downy Pagoda Plant (P)
Centaurea cyanus
Cornflower (A)
Chamaecrista fasciculata
Partridge Pea (A)
Coreopsis lanceolata
Lance Leaf Coreopsis (P)
Cosmos sulphureus
Sulphur Cosmos (A)
Delphinium ajacis
Rocket Larkspur (A)
Dianthus barbatus
Sweetwilliam (P)
Echinacea pallida
Pale Purple Coneflower (P)
Eryngium yuccifolium
Rattlesnake Master (P)
Gypsophila elegans
Baby's Breath (A)
Heliopsis helianthoides
Ox-Eye Sunflower (P)
Lespedeza capitata
Round Headed Bushclover (P)
Lespedeza virginica
Slender Bushclover (P)
Liatris spicata
Spiked Gayfeather (P)
Linum perenne
Perennial Blue Flax (P)
Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot (P)
Penstemon digitalis
Tall White Beardtongue (P)
Penstemon hirsutus
Hairy Beardtongue (P)
Pycnanthemum virginianum
Virginia Mountain Mint (P)
Rudbeckia hirta
Black Eyed Susan (A), (P)
Silene armeria
Catchfly (P)
Solidago bicolor
White Goldenrod (P)
Solidago juncea
Early Goldenrod (P)
Solidago nemoralis
Gray Goldenrod (P)
Verbena stricta
Hoary Vervain (A), (P)
Zizia aurea
Golden Alexanders (P)

Custom Seed Mix Solutions

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Collaborate with our expert team to create a custom seed mix tailored to your project’s unique needs. Whether it’s for our Wildflower Sod, Wildflower Soil, or as a standalone Seed Mix, we’ll ensure it’s perfectly suited for your environment and design goals.

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Development time:
6-12 months advance notice required to cultivate and grow.

Minimum Order Requirement:
Contact us to quote your project and discuss growing minimums.

Ideal for:

Geographic areas needing specific species or ecotypes

Site-specific needs like moisture levels, soil types, shade tolerance, and more

Compliance with regulatory standards such as wetlands regulations or biodiversity targets

Bespoke meadow designs for parks & private estates

Special events that call for a custom meadow that will live on into the future

Also offered in Wildflower Sod and Wildflower Seed

Faster to Germinate

Our scientifically-developed soilless growing medium contains organic growth agents to improve germination as compared to conventional seeding.

Easy to Apply

Our pre-mixed seed and substrate combination means no on-site measuring and mixing, and no need to import costly top soil that is all too often filled with weed seed.

Designed to Evolve

Crafted by meadow experts, our seed mixes contain a wide variety of native and/or naturalized species that are designed to evolve in harmony with site conditions over many years.

Faster to Germinate

Our scientifically-developed soilless growing medium contains organic growth agents to improve germination as compared to conventional seeding.

Easy to Apply

Our pre-mixed seed and substrate combination means no on-site measuring and mixing, and no need to import costly top soil that is all too often filled with weed seed.

Designed to Evolve

Crafted by meadow experts, our seed mixes contain a wide variety of native and/or naturalized species that are designed to evolve in harmony with site conditions over many years.

Frequently Asked Questions
What’s in Wildflower Soil?
When is the best time to install Wildflower Soil?
How quickly does Wildflower Soil need to be installed after delivery?
How long does it take to establish a wildflower meadow using Wildflower Soil?
How do I prepare my site for Wildflower Soil?
Can I install Wildflower Soil on a sloped site?
How much sun does Wildflower Soil require?
A colorful meadow.

Meadow Lab’s Wildflower Soil is a unique, soil-free product that delivers the optimal seed germination environment to allow seedlings to get a head start on grass or weed species.

It’s a more economical approach than our Wildflower Sod, allowing landscape professionals and homeowners to create dynamic and biodiverse wildflower spaces in a range of settings with very little ground preparation. Use it in large sites where there is access to irrigation but instant plant coverage is not required, or sites where access for ground preparation is restricted or the soil type limits conventional seedbed preparation.

Meadow Resources
The Evolution of a Wildflower Meadow: A Resilient and Adaptive Landscape

A meadow is more than just a beautiful landscape—it’s a dynamic, self-sustaining ecosystem that evolves over time, providing habitat for wildlife, improving soil health, and offering a low-maintenance alternative to conventional gardens. Establishing a meadow is a long but rewarding journey that can transform any space into a thriving natural environment.

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How to Seed a Wildflower Meadow: A Step-by-Step Guide to Installation

Establishing a wildflower meadow from seed is a cost-effective approach for large spaces. Our seeding guide walks you through our recommendations for how to apply wildflower seed to an already prepared site.

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Site Preparation Methods for Wildflower Meadows

Establishing a successful wildflower meadow begins with meticulous site preparation, a step that is absolutely critical to long-term success. There are a few ways to go about preparing your site for wildflowers. We outline five of the most successful methods here.

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