Bee Turf

SKUS: LS903A, LS903B, LS903C, LS903D, LS903E, LS903S

Bee Turf is a lawn replacement blended from mixed clovers and low-growing wildflowers that was developed by West Coast Seeds in partnership... Read More

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Attracts Pollinators
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Bee Turf

Product Details

Bee Turf is a lawn replacement blended from mixed clovers and low-growing wildflowers that was developed by West Coast Seeds in partnership with the City of Richmond, BC. It is intended to replace lawn in urban settings in order to reduce maintenance costs and increase habitat and forage for pollinators. This blend requires less water, less fertilizer, and less mowing than conventional lawn grasses. It has better resistance to weeds and is unattractive to chafer beetles. Monthly mowing will keep it trim and tidy: Mow to 5" tall for a natural pasture look, with lots of flowers, or mow to 2½ to 3" for a manicured lawn appearance. To increase the number of flowers, just mix in some of our Alternative Lawn Wildflower Blend.

Like any other type of seed, this product should be planted into prepared soil. Sowing over existing lawn rarely works, as thatch prevents the seeds from coming in direct contact with soil. 

Blend Ingredients
Sheep Fescue Festuca ovina
Western Yarrow Achillea millefolium
Microclover Trifolium repens var. Pipolina
Baby Blue Eyes Nemophila menziesii
Sweet Alyssum Lobularia maritima
English Daisy Bellis perennis
Roman Chamomile Anthemis nobilis
Perennial Ryegrass Lolium perenne
White Dutch Clover Trifolium repens

 

Quick Facts:

    • Reduce watering
    • Reduce mowing
    • Hardy to Zone 3
    • Full sun to partial shade

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All About Bee Turf

Exposure:

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade: At least 4 hours of directs sunlight daily.
Zone: Hardy to Zone 3

Timing

Timing
Sow once the soil has a steady minimum temperature of 10°C (50°F). Try to avoid planting during periods of prolonged hot weather. The mix can also be fall sown, 6-8 weeks before the first average frost date.

Starting

Starting
For smaller areas, seeding by hand is fairly simple. Use a seed spreader for larger areas. Sow at a rate of 1.25kg (2¾ lbs) per 1,000 square feet. Sow onto bare, prepared soil, with no other vegetation present. The seeds do not need to be buried, but they do need to be in direct contact with the soil. Because lawn spaces tend to be large, we recommend erring on the side of caution. It’s a good idea to withhold 15-20% of seeds for filling in any bald areas later.

Seeding over existing lawn or turf rarely works since the seeds have to be in contact with the soil.

Keep the seeded area completely damp until seedlings are about 2cm (1″) tall. This may call for light watering more than once a day in dry, sunny weather.

Growing

Growing
This blend is designed to require minimal care. It’s smart to water occasionally during periods of prolonged drought, but only if the plants are showing signs of stress.

For maximum pollinator benefit, allow the blend to reach 5” tall (over approximately 3 months), or control with a string trimmer. Or mow (approximately once a month) to 2½ – 3” for a manicured lawn look.

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