Wildflower lawns feature wild orchids

Wild orchids' seeds can be sown at any time because their initial development occurs underground, independent of sunlight. These seeds can be directly sown onto the soil surface among grass in a lawn or field, unlike wildflower seed mixes that need bare ground. Wild Flower Lawns & Meadows offers mixes with wild orchids suited for different soil types and locations, including options for woodland, shade, and low-flowering lawns. They also provide wildflower turf with wild orchid seeds and plant plugs for creating wildflower lawns without reseeding. Orchids have tiny seeds that can travel long distances and quickly colonize suitable habitats. These seeds form associations with fungi in the soil, which provides nourishment for growth. Some hardy orchids can take at least three years to flower from seed.