Spacing your plants

The distance between plants is not too important. In a true prairie there can be dozens of plants in a square meter. Here’s a good guideline to follow:

Plants that grow to one foot or taller, plant 12-18" apart.  

Plants that grow less than one foot tall, plant 6-12” apart.

Digging the Planting Hole

The depth of the plant hole should equal the length of the root mass.

The width should be twice as wide as  the root mass in order to accommodate the roots and the added soil at the sides. For instance, if your root mass is 6” long by 4” wide, you should dig a hole 6” deep by 8” wide.

Planting your plants

Hold the transplant at the proper depth--the plant should be situated slightly below the ground level to allow for freeze/thaw heaving and to make it easier for the plant to receive water.  Set roots against a side wall and fill the hole with soil, packing firmly. Water thoroughly after planting.