What is the last flower standing in your NWSG?

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Freeborn

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Many of you have NWSG stands that you have managed (mowed/burned) because they need to be re-vitalized, what flower/flowers are the last to disappear in your NWSG plantings? It would make sense to include in your NWSG planting a percentage of flowers that are the most vigorous flowers and compete well with the grasses. I’m planting a short grass mix, see below, and would like to adjust my forbs to include forbs that will last as long as possible. Below is my current mix which will be planted this spring in Minnesota and I am open to suggestions. I know plantings vary by region but I think this is good information for all of us so please provide what works for your area.

Thanks.


Canada Wildrye
Big Bluestem
Sidegoats Grama
Blue Grama
Switch grass
Slender Wheatgrass
Black-eyed Susan
Partridge Pea
Purple Coneflower
Yellow Coneflower
Maximillion Sunflower
Yarrow
Purple Prairie Clover
Illinois Bundleflower
 
With switch and BB in the mix, that doesn't really look like a short grass mix to me. I'd leave the switch out completely and substitute with LB.
 
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