Can I add wildflower species to an existing native planting?
Some people have a natural area, prairie remnant, or existing prairie planting that they want to add more wildflower species into. This can be done in a number of ways: Dormant Seeding. Seed of the desired species can be planted into the planting in late fall or early spring with limited success. It is difficult for a seedling to get going in dense sod, but we are sometimes amazed at what will turn up after a few years! After a Burn. If a prairie is burned as a part of maintanance, it provides a good opportunity to add species by seed or plants. The bare, black ground after a spring burn gives the open soil and heat the most wildflower species need to grow. Dibbling in seedlings or bare root plants is particularly successful in this scenario, because they have a developed root system, and can compete with the other more established plants. Spot Planting. Some people have had good success with clearing small areas to create a spot where seeds or plants can get established. This can be d
