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For successful seedlings,
see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!
This seed mix is designed to thrive along shorelines, waterways, or any sunny site with medium to moist soil.
The mix promotes soil stabilization, water filtration, and provides vital habitat for aquatic wildlife as well as a food source for pollinators.
Ideal for ecological restoration, it creates natural and resilient landscapes while supporting local biodiversity.
Species included in the mix:
- Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
- Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)
- Flat-top white aster (Doellingeria umbellata)
- New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
- Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)
- Nodding bur marigold (Bidens cernua)
- Fringed sedge (Carex crinita)
- Canada tick-trefoil (Desmodium canadense)
- Eastern riverbank rye (Elymus riparius)
- Canada wild rye (Elymus canadensis)
- Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium maculatum)
- Common boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
- Canada mannagrass (Glyceria canadensis)
- False sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)
- Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
- Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
- Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)
- Obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana)
- Tall meadow rue (Thalictrum pubescens)
- Cut-leaved coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata)
- Brown-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba)
- Cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum)
- Culver’s root (Veronicastrum virginicum)
- Blue vervain (Verbena hastata)
Some seeds in this mix require cold stratification to ensure germination. See the cultivation notes below for more details.
Akène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.
Information
Seeding Area: 100 square feet
Zone: 4
Soil: Humid
Light: Sun
Stratification: 60 to 90 days
Seeds per square foot: 175