Rain Garden Wildflower Seed Mix

If you've ever been to wetland areas then you are familiar with the plants that grow there and the wildlife that frequents them, such as butterflies, dragonflies, frogs, hummingbirds, turtles and a whole host of song and marsh birds. Your garden may be too small to lure in Great Blue Herons, but butterflies, hummingbirds, dragonflies, frogs and turtles are a delight to people of all ages.
Rain gardens are comprised of a variety of vegetation found growing wild in the area, rather than exotic species, like roses, marigolds, pansies and others.
Rain gardens are usually wildflowers, but some may choose to add grasses, sedges, ferns, bushes or trees. The plants in a rain garden are chosen for their ability to uptake and store water and to withstand drought. They are also extremely good at cleaning water of the nutrients and poisons that fill our lawns and gardens. A rain garden captures the run-off from major storms and stops it from flooding our already strained storm drains and sewage systems. So, add a rain garden to your area today with this great mix of 17 perennial wildflowers. The beauty it will bring and the purpose it obtains will amaze you! Note: since the species in this mix are all perennials some will take a while to establish. In the interim, you may want to protect the garden from flooding or too much water.

What's in the Mix: (Contains 17 Wildflowers)

Botanical Name	Common Name	Life Cycle	Approx. Height & Color
Baptisia australis	Wild Blue Indigo	Perennial	2 ft. Blue
Zizia aurea	Golden Alexanders	Perennial	2-3 ft. Yellow
Aster nova-angliae	New England Aster	Perennial	3-6 ft. Purple
Verbena hastata	Blue Vervain	Perennial	2-3 ft. Blue
Echinacea purpurea	Purple Coneflower	Perennial	3 ft. Purple
Aster umbellatus	Flat-Topped Aster	Perennial	1-2 ft. White
Lobelia cardinalis	Cardinal Flower	Perennial	3-4 ft. Red
Penstemon digitalis	Foxglove Penstemon	Perennial	2-3 ft. White
Eupatoreum purpureum	Joe Pyeweed	Perennial	up to 4 ft. Purple
Liatris spicata	Blazing Star	Perennial	2-3 ft. Purple/Pink
Rudbeckia hirta	Black-eyed Susan	Biennial	2-3 ft. Yellow
Monarda fistulosa	Wild Bergamot	Perennial	3-4 ft. Multi
Agastache foeniculum	Lavender Hyssop	Perennial	2-3 ft. Purple
Rudbeckia subtomentosa	Sweet Black-eyed Susan	Biennial	2-3 ft. Yellow
Mimulus ringens	Monkey Flower	Perennial	2-3 ft. Multi
Allium cernuum	Nodding Pink Onion	Perennial	2-3 ft. Pink
Asclepias tuberosa	Butterfly Weed	Perennial	1-2 ft. Orange

SEEDING RATES ARE APPROX DEPENDING ON THE DENSITY OF COVERAGE YOU DESIRE.

Our suggestion for coverage is as follows:
1 oz. up 100 sq ft
¼ lb covers 250 - 500 sq ft
½ lb covers 500 - 1,000 sq ft
1 lb covers 1,000 - 2,000 sq ft
5 lbs covers 5,000 - 10,000 sq ft
10 lbs covers 10,000 - 20,000 sq ft
50 lbs covers 1+ Acres

SHIPPING:
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Up to $38.99 = $5.95
$39.00 or more = FREE

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Any Order Size or Amount = $12.95

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How to Build Your Rain Garden

Building a rain garden is a very simple process, you might just get a little dirty and do some digging. First, choose your location. You'll need a space slightly inclined from your water run off (ie. roof, spout, drainage points of origin). Make sure it is at least ten feet from your home. Estimating the size of your rain garden is usually done by the type of soil. If you have standard, black dirt, then estimate 1/3 of the sq. ft. of your roof, but if you have sandy soil your garden may be smaller and if you have clay soil it'll need to be a bit larger, however, if you've chosen a low spot in your yard where water collects, size won't matter, just fill the depression. Dig down 6-8 inches in the center of your garden and slope the sides to run water down into the center. Make sure to create a berm on the downhill side to capture the runoff before it gushes into the drains. Simply fill the floor of the garden with the rain garden mix and any other grasses, shrubs etc. that you have chosen. This is one garden that mulching will help stop weeds, hold moisture and spruce up your rain garden. You may also consider digging a shallow channel from your downspout to your rain garden and lining it with river rock to help guide rain where you want it to go. Voila, your done!