What is Perennial
Wildflower Sod?
Summit Valley Turfs Wildflower sod is a lush mat of wildflower plants. We grow these flowers in both sod form and plug trays. Wildflower sod is easily laid in place, while the trays have to be plugged into the soil. The picture to the left shows the wildflower plugs being used. The plants grown in our mixes need at least 4 hours of sunlight per day, and because they are native to the Rocky Mountains they must have a cold winter to properly vernalize.
Why Wildflower
Sod? 
Wildflowers are a popular
alternative to a manicured garden. Wildflower gardens are becoming more popular because they are low maintenance
requiring little water and reduce mowing frequency once
established. Unlike popular belief, wildflowers are difficult
to germinate from seed (most have a germination rate of
50 to 70%). Wildflower sod is the perfect answer because
over 3/4 of the seeds are already germinated and grown
4-6 inches.
When should
I plant Wildflower
Sod?
Wildflower Sod can be planted
any time during the growing season. First you need to spray
all existing vegetation out of the area in which you want
wildflowers. It may take you a few times to make sure that
you have killed everything. Remember, thousands of weed seeds
lay dormant in the dirt. After you have killed the weeds,
rototill the area 4-6 inches. If you have poor soils, you
may want to add compost. We suggest 3 yards of compost
per 1000 square feet. You may then lay or plug the sod.
Make sure to keep the wildflowers wet so that they may
establish a root system just like grass sod. For outstanding
results you may want to use a 
fertilizer such as Miracle
Gro. In the fall, mow foliage to 4 inches. This will redistribute
the seed, making a larger bed of wildflowers in the following
year. Remember, if the winter is dry, water your wildflowers
a few times so that their roots stay moist.
Perennial Wildflower
Sod is always changing!
Perennial Wildflower Sod is
changing continuously. We use an extremely large quantity
of seeds per tray so that you will see a vast aray of new
flowers all summer long! Over a long period of time, wildflowers
will compete with each other. When this happens you may
want to replug or reseed with different varieties of wildflowers.
