Savanna & Woodland Native Seed Packet - 35 Midwest Species for Restoration & Invasive Control
Savanna & Woodland Native Seed Packet - 35 Midwest Species for Restoration & Invasive Control
Pure Live Seed
Pure Live Seed
Seed is provided in Pure Live Seed (PLS) unless otherwise stated.
Pure Live Seed (PLS) refers to the percentage of a seed lot that consists of the desired species and is viable (capable of germination).
Here's why PLS is crucial for native seeds:
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Accurate Planting:
- PLS helps determine the actual number of viable seeds in a given weight or volume of seed.
- This ensures you plant the correct amount of seed to achieve the desired density and success rate.
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Cost-Effectiveness:
- By knowing the PLS, you can avoid overspending on seed that may not germinate.
- This is especially important for native seeds, which can be more expensive than some cultivated varieties.
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Weed Control:
- PLS helps minimize the presence of weed seeds within the seed lot.
- This reduces competition for resources and ensures the successful establishment of the desired native plants.
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Ecological Restoration:
- Using high-quality native seeds with a high PLS is essential for successful ecological restoration projects.
- It helps to re-establish diverse and resilient plant communities that support local wildlife.
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Savanna & Woodland Native Seed Packet
Inspired by the iconic oak savannas and open woodlands of the Midwest, the Savanna & Woodland Native Seed Mix contains 35 native species to restore biodiversity, strengthen ecological resilience, and outcompete invasives like buckthorn. Ideal for initiating new restoration projects or overseeding existing sunny woodlands, this diverse blend combines beauty with performance to establish long-lasting ecological health.
Key Benefits
- 35 species: 25 wildflowers, 8 grasses, and 2 sedges
- Designed for oak savanna and woodland restoration
- Suppresses buckthorn, invasive grasses, and herbaceous weeds
- Provides food and habitat for butterflies, bees, and pollinators
- Builds long-term resilience through biodiversity
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Mostly sunny to part shade
- Soil Types: Wet-mesic to dry-mesic soils
- Special Requirements: Cold moist stratification required for germination
Seeding Rate & Planting Notes
- Pre-mixed for convenience
- Standard seeding rate recommended; double if weed pressure is high
- Consider supplementing with plugs of Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania sedge) for added groundcover
- Add live plants for hard-to-germinate woodland flowers and greater diversity
Composition by Seed Count
- 51% forbs (wildflowers)
- 37% grasses
- 13% sedges and rushes
Additional Notes
- Provided as Pure Live Seed (PLS)
- All mixes may vary in % composition and species based on availability
- All seed sales are final; mixes are custom-prepared at the time of purchase
- Don't forget the cover crop.
This mix draws its inspiration from oak savannas and open woodlands of the Midwest! Perfect for installing at the start of restoration or overseeding sunny woodlands that need an assist, the mix contains some of the native species to kickstart and maintain the healing process, creating competition for the pesky buckthorn and other invasives.
If you anticipate high weed pressures from recent removals of herbaceous and/or woody invasives, consider doubling the seeding rate to challenge the unwelcome species.
We passionately believe that Carex pensylvanica (Common Oak Sedge or Pennsylvania sedge) is invaluable to Midwest woodlands! Unfortunately, it doesn't usually yield enough seed for us to market commercially, which is why we encourage you to add several plug flats to your order—read about it at the link above!
This mix's species are the crucial foundation of woodland wildflowers and restoration plans. However, some native woodland plants are difficult to start from seed and take time to mature. To establish these gorgeous hard-to-germinate gems, consider adding a diverse mix of flowers by installing live plants. Supplemental ephemeral flowers, grasses, and sedges can be found by clicking here.
All seed sales are final and can not be returned because they are custom mixed at the time of purchase.
Seed
Shipping & Care
Shipping & Care
Seed ships all year and typically ships within a week of an order being placed.
We have attempted to put together some basic information regarding native seed installation, establishment, and maintenance. We hope you find it helpful. If you need further assistance on native seed establishment, please schedule a free consolation call here.
Consultation Services
Ecosystem Restoration Considerations
Native Seed Establishment Best Management Practices
Native Seed Stratification Best Management Practices
Savanna & Woodland Native Seed Packet Specifications
Seeding Rate: 14.1 lb/acre (80.2 seeds/square foot)
1,000 ft2 @ 3.20 ounces/packet.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | % of Mix | Seeds/ft2 | Total | ||
| Grasses Sideoats Grama |
Bouteloua curtipendula | 15.07% | 4.7 | 0.754 PLS lb | ||
| Canada Wild Rye | Elymus canadensis | 21.28% | 5.7 | 1.064 PLS lb | ||
| Riverbank Wild Rye | Elymus riparius | 7.09% | 1.1 | 0.355 PLS lb | ||
| Virginia Wild Rye | Elymus virginicus | 21.28% | 4.6 | 1.064 PLS lb | ||
| Fowl Manna Grass | Glyceria striata | 0.60% | 5.0 | 0.030 PLS lb | ||
| Bottlebrush Grass | Elymus hystrix | 3.55% | 0.6 | 0.177 PLS lb | ||
| Path Rush | Juncus tenuis | 0.11% | 5.7 | 0.006 PLS lb | ||
| Little Bluestem | Schizachyrium scoparium | 2.66% | 2.1 | 0.133 PLS lb | ||
| Sedges & Rushes Plains Oval Sedge |
Carex brevior | 3.97% | 6.0 | 0.199 PLS lb | ||
| Troublesome Sedge | Carex molesta | 3.12% | 4.0 | 0.156 PLS lb | ||
| Forbs Anise Hyssop |
Agastache foeniculum | 0.99% | 4.6 | 0.050 PLS lb | ||
| Wild Garlic | Allium canadense | 0.85% | 0.0 | 0.043 PLS lb | ||
| Nodding Onion | Allium cernuum | 0.71% | 0.3 | 0.035 PLS lb | ||
| Tall Thimbleweed | Anemone virginiana | 0.14% | 0.2 | 0.007 PLS lb | ||
| Wild Columbine | Aquilegia canadensis | 0.28% | 0.6 | 0.014 PLS lb | ||
| Common Milkweed | Asclepias syriaca | 1.13% | 0.2 | 0.057 PLS lb | ||
| Calico Aster | Symphyotrichum lateriflorum | 0.14% | 1.8 | 0.007 PLS lb | ||
| Tall Coreopsis | Coreopsis tripteris | 0.57% | 0.4 | 0.028 PLS lb | ||
| Showy Tick Trefoil | Desmodium canadense | 0.07% | 0.0 | 0.004 PLS lb | ||
| Purple Coneflower | Echinacea purpurea | 3.40% | 1.2 | 0.170 PLS lb | ||
| Sweet Joe Pye Weed | Eutrochium purpureum | 1.13% | 2.5 | 0.057 PLS lb | ||
| Ox-eye Sunflower | Heliopsis helianthoides | 3.55% | 1.2 | 0.177 PLS lb | ||
| Stiff Sunflower | Helianthus pauciflorus | 0.07% | 0.0 | 0.004 PLS lb | ||
| False Boneset | Brickellia eupatorioides | 0.28% | 0.5 | 0.014 PLS lb | ||
| Wild Bergamot | Monarda fistulosa | 1.42% | 5.1 | 0.071 PLS lb | ||
| Sweet Cicely | Osmorhiza claytonii | 0.28% | 0.0 | 0.014 PLS lb | ||
| Foxglove Beardtongue | Penstemon digitalis | 0.85% | 5.7 | 0.043 PLS lb | ||
| Solomon's Seal | Polygonatum biflorum | 0.28% | 0.0 | 0.014 PLS lb | ||
| Black-eyed Susan | Rudbeckia hirta | 1.12% | 5.3 | 0.056 PLS lb | ||
| Late Figwort | Scrophularia marilandica | 0.43% | 3.7 | 0.021 PLS lb | ||
| Solomon's Plume | Maianthemum racemosum | 0.85% | 0.0 | 0.043 PLS lb | ||
| Early Meadow Rue | Thalictrum dioicum | 0.28% | 0.1 | 0.014 PLS lb | ||
| Ohio Spiderwort | Tradescantia ohiensis | 0.85% | 0.4 | 0.043 PLS lb | ||
| Culver's Root | Veronicastrum virginicum | 0.14% | 5.9 | 0.007 PLS lb | ||
| Golden Alexanders | Zizia aurea | 1.42% | 0.8 | 0.071 PLS lb | ||
Substitutions may be necessary based on availability at the time of order.
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