These native wildflower and grass mixes from OPN Seed are great for bringing diversity and wildlife habitat to your property. For more information visit opnseed.com.
Ohio Pollinator Oasis Native Seed Mix
Beekeepers and Gardeners, you can make a difference in your environment. How? Turn your property from a food desert into a food oasis for pollinators. You will also attract a wide variety of birds and butterflies into your garden. Ohio State Beekeepers Association is partnering with OPN Seed to help you make an easy choice. This native seed mix is appropriate for urban/suburban gardens and larger areas. The native seeds contained in this mix provide colorful native perennial blooms for pollinator nourishment spring through fall.
Some things to remember:
This is a mix of annual and perennial wildflowers that will take up to three growing seasons to fully establish. The annuals provide color and foraging the first growing season while the perennial species are putting down roots.
This mix will need to be planted in areas that receive at least six hours of sunlight a day. Finished heights will range from three to five feet.
Can be planted in areas outside Ohio that have similar growing season and climate.
Contains the following species:
Wildflowers:
Echinacea purpurea – Purple Coneflower
Chamaecrista fasciculata – Partridge Pea
Desmanthus illinoensis – Illinois Bundleflower
Gaillardia pulchella – Indian Blanket
Heliopsis helianthoides – Ox Eye Sunflower
Coreopsis lanceolata – Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Dalea purpurea – Purple Prairie Clover
Ratibida pinnata – Yellow/Grey-headed Coneflower
Gaillardia aristata – Blanket Flower
Rudbeckia hirta – Black-eyed Susan
Monarda fistulosa – Wild Bergamot
Asclepias tuberosa – Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca – Common Milkweed
Astragalus canadensis – Canadian Milk Vetch
Vernonia fasciculata – Prairie Ironweed
Eryngium yuccifolium – Rattlesnake Master
Asclepias incarnata – Swamp Milkweed
Dalea candida – White Prairie Clover
Agastache foeniculum – Anise Hyssop
Zizia aurea – Golden Alexanders
Aster laevis – Smooth Aster
Solidago nemoralis – Old Field Goldenrod
Aster azureus – Sky Blue Aster
Coreopsis tripteris – Tall Coreopsis
Aster novae-angliae – New England Aster
Pycnanthemum incanum – Hoary Mountain Mint
Solidago rigida – Stiff Goldenrod
Eastern Great Lakes Native Pollinator Seed Mix
Regionally adapted open pollinated native wildflowers and grasses make up this mix developed by us and approved by our friends at The Xerces Society. This blend, appropriate for Ohio, Indiana, Western Pennsylvania and Western New York, provides nectar and food sources for numerous pollinators and larva. Wildflowers were selected to continuously bloom and provide forage areas all season long, while grasses add diversification, structure and habitat to round out out the mix. Our partnership with The Xerces Society ensures that your seed mix is neonicotinoid and pesticide free and provides a safe habitat for all regionally important pollinators.
Some things to remember:
This mix of native grasses and wildflowers will need at least three growing seasons to fully establish. There are some annuals included in the mix for first year color and foraging for pollinators.
This mix will need at least 6 hours of sunlight a day and performs best when planted in well-drained soils. Finished height once established range from 3 to 5 feet.
This mix is great for beekeepers! It contains wildflowers that bloom at different times of the growing season to provide foraging.
Contains the following species:
Grasses:
Schizachyrium scoparium – Little Bluestem
Bouteloua curtipendula – Side-oats Grama
Elymus virginicus – Virginia Wild Rye
Elymus canadensis – Nodding Wild Rye
Wildflowers:
Echinacea purpurea – Purple Coneflower
Coreopsis lanceolata – Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Dalea purpurea – Purple Prairie Clover
Gaillardia pulchella – Indian Blanket
Rudbeckia hirta – Black-eyed Susan
Ratibida pinnata – Yellow/Grey-headed Coneflower
Dalea candida – White Prairie Clover
Monarda fistulosa – Wild Bergamot
Zizia aurea – Golden Alexanders
Asclepias syriaca – Common Milkweed
Heliopsis helianthoides – Ox Eye Sunflower
Liatris spicata – Dense Blazingstar
Asclepias tuberosa – Butterfly Milkweed
Coreopsis tinctoria – Plains Coreopsis
Baptisia alba (leucantha) – White Wild Indigo
Vernonia fasciculata – Prairie Ironweed
Solidago rigida – Stiff Goldenrod
Aster novae-angliae – New England Aster
Aster laevis – Smooth Aster
Tradescantia ohiensis – Ohio Spiderwort
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium – Narrow Leaved Mountain Mint
Wet Wildflowers Native Seed Packet
Pollinators and hummingbirds will love this!
We've created a packet of native wildflowers that thrive in wetter environments. This mix of 20 species would work well around pond edges, gardens, and other moist areas with soils that can drain away some water. The perennial species in this packet may take 2 to 3 growing seasons to emerge, so don't be discouraged if you don't see blooms the first year it's planted.
Contains the following species:
Wildflowers:
Asclepias incarnata – Swamp Milkweed
Verbena hastata – Blue Vervain
Echinacea purpurea – Purple Coneflower
Physostegia virginiana – Obedient Plant – Purple
Eupatorium perfoliatum – Common Boneset
Rudbeckia subtomentosa – Sweet Black-eyed Susan
Lobelia cardinalis – Cardinal Flower
Lobelia siphilitica – Great Lobelia
Angelica atropurpurea – Angelica
Hibiscus moscheutos – Swamp Rose Mallow
Actinomeris alternifolia – Wingstem
Aster novae-angliae – New England Aster
Vernonia altissima – Tall Ironweed
Mimulus ringens – Monkey Flower
Geum canadense – White Avens
Ammannia coccinea – Scarlet Toothcup
Solidago patula – Swamp Goldenrod
Penthorum sedoides – Ditch Stonecrop
Chelone glabra – Turtlehead
Lycopus americanus – Common Water Horehound
Woodland Edge Native Seed Mix
While we call this mix Woodland Edge, the native grass and wildflower species it is comprised of can tolerate being planted in any area that is partially shaded and has well-drained soils. Partially shaded means that it will need at least 4 hours of sunlight a day. Finished heights on this mix will be 3 to 5 feet tall and we've included a wide range of wildflowers that bloom at different times of the growing season. This is a great mix for pollinator habitat and it contains Common Milkweed to attract Monarch butterflies.
Some things to remember:
This mix of native grasses and wildflowers will need at least three growing seasons to fully establish.
This mix does contain some annuals for color and foraging the first growing season. However, partial shade can mean cooler soil temperatures. This can lead to slower germination later on in the growing season.
After the end of the growing season, you can leave this mix standing tall all fall and winter long as habitat. Native bees will winter in the hollow stems. Cut it back in the spring when it starts to green up to allow new growth to receive enough light.
Contains the following species:
Grasses:
Elymus canadensis – Nodding Wild Rye
Elymus virginicus – Virginia Wild Rye
Bouteloua curtipendula – Side-oats Grama
Panicum (Dichanthelium) clandestinum – Deer-tongue Grass
Chasmanthium latifolium – River Oats
Wildflowers:
Echinacea purpurea – Purple Coneflower
Heliopsis helianthoides – Ox Eye Sunflower
Bidens aristosa – Tickseed Sunflower
Chamaecrista fasciculata – Partridge Pea
Verbena hastata – Blue Vervain
Rudbeckia hirta – Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia triloba – Brown-eyed Susan
Liatris spicata – Dense Blazingstar
Asclepias syriaca – Common Milkweed
Monarda fistulosa – Wild Bergamot
Agastache foeniculum – Anise Hyssop
Monarda citriodora – Lemon Mint
Vernonia fasciculata – Prairie Ironweed
Thalictrum dasycarpum – Purple Meadow Rue
Aquilegia canadensis – Wild Red Columbine
Eupatorium maculatum – Spotted Joe Pye
Lobelia siphilitica – Great Lobelia
Aster novae-angliae – New England Aster
Onoclea sensibilis – Sensitive Fern / Meadow Brake
Verbena stricta – Hoary Vervain
Solidago riddellii – Riddell's Goldenrod
Too Wet to Mow Native Seed Mix
Quit trying to mow those wet areas of your yard. Our Too Wet to Mow Mix is a combination of native grasses and wildflowers that grow in wet areas that receive partial shade to full sun (at least 4 hours of sunlight a day). Areas that were once a problem become filled with native species that can reach heights of 3 to 4 feet on average, with some species getting as tall as five feet. The deep root systems of native plants help filter water through the soil reducing runoff and flooding. Wildflowers attract birds, bee, pollinators and more!
Some things to remember:
Native plant communities can take up to three growing seasons to fully establish. The Partridge Pea and Tickseed Sunflower in this mix are annual wildflowers that will help provide first year color.
Make sure you don't seed this mix into standing water. These species need good seed to soil contact.
Because your area is wetter, soil temperatures may remain cooler throughout the growing season. This may mean slower establishment.
Contains the following species:
Grasses and Grasslike:
Elymus virginicus – Virginia Wild Rye
Carex hystericina – Porcupine Sedge
Panicum (Dichanthelium) clandestinum – Deer-tongue Grass
Elymus riparius – Riverbank Wild Rye
Carex vulpinoidea – Brown Fox Sedge
Leerisa oryzoides – Rice Cut Grass
Agrostis perennans – Autumn Bentgrass
Scirpus atrovirens – Dark Green Bulrush
Scirpus cyperinus – Woolgrass
Wildflowers:
Chamaecrista fasciculata – Partridge Pea
Echinacea purpurea – Purple Coneflower
Bidens aristosa – Tickseed Sunflower
Monarda fistulosa – Wild Bergamot
Liatris spicata – Dense Blazingstar
Asclepias syriaca – Common Milkweed
Rudbeckia laciniata – Green-headed Coneflower
Verbena hastata – Blue Vervain
Asclepias incarnata – Swamp Milkweed
Agrimonia parviflora – Swamp Agrimony
Alima subcordatum – Water Plantain
Ammannia coccinea – Scarlet Toothcup
Solidago patula – Swamp Goldenrod
Pycnanthemum virginianum – Virginia Mountain Mint
Lobelia cardinalis – Cardinal Flower
Lobelia siphilitica – Great Lobelia
Aster novae-angliae – New England Aster
Deer Resistant Native Seed Mix
If you live in an area with a dense deer population, this one is for you! This mix of native grasses and wildflowers are not on the deer's list of preferred snacks. If there is a healthy food supply around, they should have minimal impact on your seeding.
Keep in mind, that if the right conditions are met, deer will eat almost anything. With that said, they don't seem to be as attracted to native landscapes grown from seed. Put plants in the ground and it's like an instant smorgasbord, but the slow and constant growth of the same plants from seed do not trigger the deer to feast. So, create your pollinator and song bird haven and let the deer dine elsewhere.
Contains the following species:
Grasses:
Bouteloua curtipendula – Side-oats Grama
Elymus virginicus – Virginia Wild Rye
Schizachyrium scoparium – Little Bluestem
Wildflowers:
Echinacea purpurea – Purple Coneflower
Coreopsis lanceolata – Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Rudbeckia hirta – Black-eyed Susan
Heliopsis helianthoides – Ox Eye Sunflower
Chamaecrista fasciculata – Partridge Pea
Liatris spicata – Dense Blazingstar
Senna hebecarpa – Wild Senna
Zizia aurea – Golden Alexanders
Penstemon digitalis – Foxglove Beardtongue
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium – Narrow Leaved Mountain Mint
Baptisia australis – Blue False Indigo
Asclepias tuberosa – Butterfly Milkweed
Aster laevis – Smooth Aster
Monarda fistulosa – Wild Bergamot
Aster pilosus – Frost Aster
Solidago nemoralis – Old Field Goldenrod
Tradescantia ohiensis – Ohio Spiderwort
Solidago rigida – Stiff Goldenrod
Onoclea sensibilis – Sensitive Fern / Meadow Brake
Pycnanthemum incanum – Hoary Mountain Mint
Liatris pycnostachya – Prairie Blazingstar
Agastache foeniculum – Anise Hyssop
Euphorbia corollata – Flowering Spurge
Privacy Pollinator Fence Native Seed Mix
Got a problem with nosy neighbors and don't want to spend a lot of money on a fence? Let native grasses and wildflowers do the work to add some privacy to your yard.
We designed this mix with a heavier percentage of Eupatorium species that have hearty stalks, fluffy seed heads, long bloom times and grow tall. These species readily re-seed themselves to reinforce your living barrier. Add Cup Plant and Prairie Dock and you've got a native seed mix that grows between 3-8 feet tall to help block the neighbors view. Can be left standing all winter long. Natives bees will winter in the hollow stems and birds will feed on the seed heads.
Designed to bloom spring through fall once established. Typical establishment time is two to three growing seasons since this mix is primarily perennial species. These native plant species also great for attracting butterflies and songbirds. Can also be planted in those areas you just don't want to mow anymore.
Contains the following species:
Grasses:
Panicum virgatum – Switch Grass
Elymus virginicus – Virginia Wild Rye
Andropogon gerardii – Big Bluestem
Panicum (Dichanthelium) clandestinum – Deer-tongue Grass
Chasmanthium latifolium – River Oats
Agrostis perennans – Autumn Bentgrass
Wildflowers:
Echinacea purpurea – Purple Coneflower
Bidens aristosa – Tickseed Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides – Ox Eye Sunflower
Rudbeckia hirta – Black-eyed Susan
Zizia aurea- Golden Alexanders
Silphium perfoliatum – Cup Plant
Verbena hastata – Blue Vervain
Silphium terebinthinaceum – Prairie Dock
Eupatorium fistulosum – Hollow Joe Pye
Eupatorium maculatum- Spotted Joe Pye
Eupatorium purpureum – Sweet Joe Pye
Silphium laciniatum – Compass Plant
Rudbeckia triloba – Brown-eyed Susan
Monarda fistulosa – Wild Bergamot
Silphium trifoliatum – Whorled Rosinweed
Rudbeckia laciniata – Green-headed Coneflower
Aster novae-angliae – New England Aster
Baptisia austalis – Blue False Indigo
Hibiscus laevis – Halberdleaf Rose Mallow
Septic Field Native Seed Mix
Make your septic field a thing of beauty with this mix. This mix has been designed using plants that prefer dry soil because the root systems of these draw moisture from the septic system helping to make it more efficient. Takes advantage of subsoil moisture when present, but also able to tolerate dry periods. ReGreen can be added in quick cover and erosion control situations. Birds and butterflies will be attracted to the flowers that bloom spring to fall.
Native plants are uniquely qualified to handle septic fields. The range of moisture levels can be challenging for ornamental and introduced species. The deep fibrous root systems allow for great filtration. Native herbaceous plants lack a deep tap root like most shrubs and trees have, It is these tap roots which typically pose a risk to damaging the septic system's underground piping. Native plants help with filtration, provide much needed habitat for wildlife and look amazing. These native plants also create a landscape that keeps you from having to mow. Mowing septic fields can be challenging.
Contains the following species:
Grasses:
Schizachyrium scoparium – Little Bluestem
Elymus virginicus – Virginia Wild Rye
Elymus canadensis – Nodding Wild Rye
Bouteloua curtipendula – Side-oats Grama
Bouteloua gracilis – Blue Grama
Koeleria macrantha – June Grass
Wildflowers:
Echinacea purpurea – Purple Coneflower
Gaillardia pulchella – Indian Blanket
Coreopsis lanceolata – Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Desmanthus illinoensis – Illinois Bundleflower
Senna marilandica – Maryland Senna
Chamaecrista fasciculata – Partridge Pea
Heliopsis helianthoides – Ox Eye Sunflower
Rudbeckia hirta – Black-eyed Susan
Liatris spicata – Dense Blazingstar
Dalea candida – White Prairie Clover
Verbena hastata – Blue Vervain
Asclepias tuberosa – Butterfly Milkweed
Hibiscus laevis – Halberdleaf Rose Mallow
Penstemon digitalis – Foxglove Beardtongue
Aster laevis – Smooth Aster
Solidago rigida – Stiff Goldenrod
Ratibida pinnata – Yellow/Grey-headed Coneflower
Ohio Native Plant Month Fast Flowering Cover Mix
This mix contains native annual and faster establishing perennial wildflower seeds. This mix can be added to other native seed mixes to give your native plant garden color and foraging for pollinators during the first growing season into the second while your native plants are getting established.
Contains the following species:
Wildflowers:
Chamaecrista fasciculata – Partridge Pea
Gaillardia aristata – Blanket Flower
Gaillardia pulchella – Indian Blanket
Rudbeckia hirta – Black-eyed Susan
Coreopsis tinctoria – Plains Coreopsis
Monarda citriodora – Lemon Mint
Quick Growing Wildflowers Native Seed Mix
Looking for a native wildflower mix with annual and fast-establishing perennial species? We've got you covered! Our recently redesigned Quick Growing Wildflowers Native Seed Mix contains annual species like Partridge Pea, Indian Blanket, and Plains Coreopsis that typically germinate and flower in the same growing season they are planted. Faster establishing perennial species like Purple Coneflower, Blanket Flower, Lanceleaf Coreopsis and Black-eyed Susan typically flower in the second growing season and come back year after year.
This mix can be planted alone for a colorful, shorter-growing, fast establishing native wildflower garden or you can combine it with one of our other native seed mixes for an extra pop of color enhancement.
Quick Growing Wildflowers Native Seed Mix is great for filling seed envelopes or packets for events and for making seed bombs!
Contains the following species:
Wildflowers:
Chamaecrista fasciculata – Partridge Pea
Echinacea purpurea – Purple Coneflower
Gaillardia aristata – Blanket Flower
Gaillardia pulchella – Indian Blanket
Coreopsis lanceolata – Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis tinctoria – Plains Coreopsis
Rudbeckia hirta – Black-eyed Susan
All descriptions and Photos from OPN Seed.
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