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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
Eupatorium purpureum - Sweet Joe Pye
Polygonum virginianum - Jumpseed
Lobelia siphilitica - Great Lobelia
Bidens frondosa - Devil's Beggertick
Rudbeckia triloba - Brown-eyed Susan
Vernonia altissima - Tall Ironweed
Aquilegia canadensis - Wild Red Columbine
Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain
Agastache foeniculum - Anise Hyssop
Aster divericatus - White Wood Aster
Aster novae-angliae - New England Aster
Aster cordifolius - Heart Leaved Aster - Common Blue
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!
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.
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