Native Pollinator Seed Set – MD – Northeast Wildflower 5 packs of Garden Perennials – Full Sun
Choose these individually packed collection of wildflower seeds that are native to Maryland and much of the Northeast. Grow to help provide the best habitat for native pollinators in your region. Wildflowers planted in a meadow, a border or pots all help to make the World of difference naturally! Check out more sets here >>
Plant nectar & pollinator friendly varieties adding to your mix of garden plants, trees and shrubs. These seeds are hand collected and 100% GMO free seed. Easy to grow power packed perennials with online access to exclusive growing tips and advice.
Native plants maintain balance and provide habitat and eco-systems for resident and migratory wildlife. Due to many years of ecological distruction, development and toxic pollution many native wild flowers aand wildlife are under-threat of extinction.
We all have an important role to play, no matter how small your garden or balcony a few plant pots filled with natives instead of alien ornamentals of gentic hybrids that offer very little to no benefir to feedking insects and birds.
Check out my 5 top State Native Flowers for North American Gardens (details in listings below.)
Looking for an easy way to add native garden plants to your landscape or pots? These Five easy to grow native perennials will bring many years of joy and include a seasonal arrary of interest for you to enjoy growing at home, whatever the weather.
I have selected five top performing native plants for Northeast US that enjoy at-least 6 hrs of full sun a day, a free-draining, amendment free soil.
Native Pollinator Seed Set – MD – Northeast Wildflower 5 packs of Garden Perennials – Full Sun
Rudbeckia fulgida – Golden cones of flowers that last from late spring to late summer a big favorite with Bees and butterflies, the black-eyed-Susan is a native to much of the northeast thriving in any poor soils in full sun.
Distribution: AR, AL, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MD, MS, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, TN, VA, WI.
Zone: 3-9
Helianthus max – A fast growing woody herbaceous perennial who large leaves cover the 6ft tall stems that arise from soil level each year. Popular with all pollinators, praying mantis use the stiff stems to lay egg sacs and the golden yellow flowers are favored by bees.
Distribution: AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NE, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV.
Zone: 7b-10a
Andropogon geradii – Silvery blue leafy stems begin with a metallic hue as they emerge in early spring fading to shade of grey offers great Fall color and stands well through the wintery months.
Distribution: Central to North Eastern States
Zone: 7b-10a
Amsonia tabernaemontana – commonly referred to as bluestar is a must for every northeast state with a full-sun free-draining location the clump-forming Amsonia takes on a woody appearance in a single growing season and dies back to soil level each winter. Ferny like light to mid green leaves give this popular native a ferny look particularly as the they change colors through the season with a golden hue by late October.
Distribution: AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA.
Zone: 3b-9a
Monarda fistulosa – Essential for pollinators Bee balm or wild bergamot is a tough perennial plant that prefers full-sun and free draining soils. Growing well alongside Aster, Coreopsis and Milkweeds, Bergamot makes a great addition to the wild flower or cultivated garden
Distribution: North America to North East Mexico.
Zone: 3a-9a
Seed Count:
Average of 25-50+ seeds per pack.
Direct Sowing: Recommended.
Direct sow seeds in fall and allow seeds to naturally cold stratify. When starting seeds indoors, sow finely and barely cover seeds with soil. I recommend sowing these seeds, direct in Fall on a prepared seedbed or garden container, water well, and protect from winter weather with a fabric fleece if some seeds germinate early.
1) Sow direct in a prepared seedbed
2) Cold frame sheltered location outdoors
3) Under lights
4) Bright windowsill
I like to grow in pots this way you can break dormancy, simply by moving the pots around and most seeds germinate in batches, care must be taken when picking out to avoid disturbing emerging seedlings.
Pot young plants on until large enough to plant out, this native plant mix prefers poor soil in full sun.
Alternatively use the following techniques to improve germination:
Damp Stratification: will help with fine seed germination~ to do so, place seeds in moist sand or peat in the refrigerator for about 6 weeks prior to planting. Keep the medium and seeds in a sealed ziplock baggie to hold in moisture. Remove them after the stratification period, and plant them in the seed mix or.
Hot Water Scarfying: can be used to speed up the germination process, simple drop the seeds into pre-boiled water that has chilled for 30 seconds allow them to soak for 24hrs before sowing.
Keep soil moist, not wet. At the end of the cold stratification, keep pots covered and place them in a warm, sunny location. Remove zip-lock bag as seedlings appear.
Alternatively keep it simple by direct sowing where you would like them to flower, in Fall or Early Spring, or start in small pots on a window sill several weeks before the last frost in your area.
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