Good thing I looked this up. I need to wait a wee bit longer before attempting to do some wildflower / native grass #DormantPlanting. First big freeze was last night. I need to wait for a couple more. However, I can at least rake and prep the area I want to plant in.

FAQs About Planting #Wildflowers In Fall & #Meadow Maintenance

"For Climates With Freezing Winters
Generally Zones 1-6 | Northeast, Midwest, and The Rockies

When to plant:

In areas with a deep winter freeze and shorter growing seasons, we recommend a dormant planting for seeds in fall. Dormant planting means spreading seeds after a few killing frosts, so that the seeds lay dormant over the winter.

What to expect:

The goal of dormant planting is for seeds to lay inactive over the winter. Sowing should happen only after several killing frosts and when ground temperatures are continuously below 50°F.
Germination will begin the following season after ground temperatures have warmed up to above 55°F.

What to plant:

In these climates, you can sow annual wildflower seeds, perennial wildflower seeds, or a mix of annuals and perennials."

https://www.americanmeadows.com/blogs/wildflower-seeds/frequently-asked-questions-fall-planting-wildflowers#plant

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