Woodland Edge Seed Packet

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Have a shady spot in your yard and don't know what to do with it? This Mesic Woodland Edge packet is perfect for that area where you don't think anything will grow. All of the species in this mix are native to Ohio and are commonly found on woodland edges and in open meadows. Lower light levels are welcome. Performs well in areas that are not too wet or dry.

Contains the following species:

Grasses:

Elymus canadensis - Nodding Wild Rye

Elymus virginicus - Virginia Wild Rye

Bouteloua curtipendula - Side-oats Grama

Panicum (Dichanthelium) clandestine - Deer-tongue Grass

Chasmanthium latifolium - River Oats

Wildflowers:

Chamaecrista fasciculata - Partridge Pea

Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower

Heliopsis helianthoides - Ox Eye Sunflower

Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan

Liatris spicata - Dense Blazingstar

Asclepias syriaca - Common Milkweed

Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot

Bidens aristosa - Tickseed Sunflower

Vernonia altissima - Tall Ironweed

Thalictrum dasycarpum - Purple Meadow Rue

Aquilegia canadensis - Wild Red Columbine

Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain

Eupatorium maculatum - Spotted Joe Pye

Campanula americana - American Bellflower

Polygonatum biflorum canaliculatum - Smooth Solomon's Seal

Lobelia siphilitica - Great Lobelia

Agastache foeniculum - Anise Hyssop

Aster divaricatus - White Wood Aster

Aster novae-angliae - New England Aster

Aster cordifolius - Heart Leaved Aster

Mertensia virginica - Virginia Bluebells

The native perennials in your mix do require some patience to establish, but for instant gratification consider adding any of these quick establishing annuals. They're perfect pollinator plants, too!

Indian Blanket

Partridge Pea

Seed Packet contains 1 PLS (Pure Live Seed) oz. of seed which is enough to cover 250 sqaure feet.

Detailed instructions on planting your seed packet are provided with your purchase.

This mix of native grasses and wildflowers typically grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet. Please note that each site is unique and that several factors can affect overall height. These factors include sunlight, hydrology and overall soil health.

Flower Color: Yellow, Purple, Pink, Red

Height: 3 to 5 Feet

Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Shade

Soil Hydrology: Dry to Mesic Soils

Bloom Time: Spring through Fall

Plant Type: Annuals/ Perennials

Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators