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For successful seedlings,
see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!
A mix of native seeds adapted to areas with moderate sunlight, featuring a diverse selection of plants that thrive in partial shade.
This mix not only enhances shaded gardens but also promotes local biodiversity by attracting pollinators and supporting wildlife.
Ideal for woodland edges, shaded meadows, and gardens with dappled light filtered through trees, it creates a lush and dynamic ecosystem.
Species included in the mix:
- Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)
- Red columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
- American spikenard (Aralia racemosa)
- New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae)
- Canadian milkvetch (Astragalus canadensis)
- Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)
- Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii)
- Common self-heal (Prunella vulgaris)
- Northern bush honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera)
- White turtlehead (Chelone glabra)
- Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
- St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)
- Common evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)
- Hairy beardtongue (Penstemon hirsutus)
- Obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana)
- Creeping Jacob's ladder (Polemonium reptans)
- Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
- Grass-leaved goldenrod (Euthamia graminifolia)
- Giant ironweed (Vernonia gigantea)
- Culver’s root (Veronicastrum virginicum)
- Blue vervain (Verbena hastata)
- Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea)
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