caterpillar plant seeds Moist Meadow Native Seed Mix – OPN Seed

caterpillar plant seeds Moist Meadow Native Seed Mix – OPN SeedOur Moist Meadow Native Seed Mix is great for areas that tend to be wetter the majority of the year and are not close to any waterways that are subject to flooding (check out our Ohio Flood Plain Mix for those areas). These areas are depressions or low lying areas and the species in this mix will adapt to varying moisture levels throughout the growing season once established. Tall native grasses help stabilize soils and percolate water and native

Our Moist Meadow Native Seed Mix is great for areas that tend to be wetter the majority of the year and are not close to any waterways that are subject to flooding (check out our Ohio Flood Plain Mix for those areas). These areas are depressions or low lying areas and the species in this mix will adapt to varying moisture levels throughout the growing season once established. Tall native grasses help stabilize soils and percolate water and native wildflowers provide color and habitat for foraging for pollinators. Once established, finished heights for the species in this mix are about 5 to 7 feet tall. This mix will need at least 6 hours of sunlight a day.

Some things to remember:

This mix of native grasses and wildflowers will take up to three growing seasons to fully establish.

Do not seed this mix into standing water. You will need to wait for the area to dry out some. This may lead to seeding in a time that is not optimal. Contact Us if you have seeding questions.

A cover crop may be needed to stabilize the soil while the native species establish. Regreen™ is a good option.

Contains the following species:

Grass and Grass Like:

Elymus virginicus - Virginia Wild Rye

Andropogon gerardii - Big Bluestem

Elymus canadensis - Nodding Wild Rye

Panicum virgatum - Switch Grass

Elymus riparius - Riverbank Wild Rye

Panicum (Dichanthelium) clandestinum - Deer-tongue Grass

Agrostis perennans - Autumn Bentgrass

Scirpus cyperinus - Woolgrass

Juncus tenuis - Path Rush

Wildflowers:

Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan

Desmodium canadense - Showy Tick Trefoil

Senna hebecarpa - Wild Senna

Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot 

Verbena hastata - Blue Vervain

Zizia aurea - Golden Alexanders 

Asclepias incarnata - Swamp Milkweed 

Silphium perfoliatum - Cup Plant 

Asclepias syriaca - Common Milkweed 

Physostegia virginiana - Obedient Plant - Purple 

Liatris spicata - Dense Blazingstar 

Ratibida pinnata - Yellow/Grey-headed Coneflower 

Tradescantia ohiensis - Ohio Spiderwort

Actinomeris alternifolia - Wingstem 

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium - Narrow Leaved Mountain Mint 

Eupatorium maculatum - Spotted Joe Pye

Solidago nemoralis - Old Field Goldenrod 

Solidago speciosa - Showy Goldenrod 

Aster novae-angliae - New England Aster 

Seed Info

Seed Packet covers 250 square feet ( a 10 x 25 area) and will take up to three growing seasons to fully establish.

PLS Lbs Per Acre Broadcast = 10

PLS = Pure Live Seed

Pure Live Seed is a measure of viable seed stated as a percentage. It is the product of total germination times purity.

Example: 96% Germination x 93% Purity = 89% PLS

All of our native warm season grasses and seed mixes are sold PLS.

Broadcast seeding is the process of sowing seed by hand. The seeds are sprinkled into the soil and can be lightly rake to ensure germination.

This mix of native grasses and wildflowers typically grows to a height of 5 to 7 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.

Product Details

Flower Color: Green, Orange, Purple, Pink, White, Yellow

Height: 5 to 7 Feet

Light Requirements: At Least 6 Hours of Sunlight A Day

Soil Hydrology: Wet Soils

Bloom Time: Spring through Fall

Plant Type: Perennials

Attracts: Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators

Suggested USDA Planting Zones: 3-7

Product Code: NEOMM01

Color Boosters

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!

Tickseed Sunflower

Cover Crops and Seed Carriers

Do you need a cover crop?

Know where you sow! Add some Rice Hulls to your order!