Seed Mixes
New England Wetland Plants, Inc supplies native seed mixes appropriate for a variety of different site conditions ranging from wetland/hydric soils to drier more upland sites. Click on any of the titles below for details on each of our seed mixes:
New England Wetmix (Wetland Seed Mix) Spec Sheet (PDF)
The New England Wetmix (Wetland Seed Mix) contains a wide variety of native seeds that are suitable for most wetland restoration sites that are not permanently flooded. All species are best suited to moist ground as found in most wet meadows, scrub shrub, or forested wetland restoration areas. The mix is well suited for detention basin borders and the bottom of detention basins not generally under standing water. The seeds will not germinate under inundated conditions. If planted during the fall months, the seed mix will germinate the following spring. During the first season of growth, several species will produce seeds while other species will produce seeds after the second growing season. Not all species will grow in all wetland situations. This mix is comprised of the wetland species most likely to grow in created/restored wetlands and should produce more than 75% ground cover in two full growing seasons.
The wetland seeds in this mix can be sown by hand, with a hand held spreader, or hydro-seeded on large or hard to reach sites. Lightly rake to insure good seed to soil contact. Seeding can take place on frozen soil, as the freezing and thawing weather of late fall and late winter will work the seed into the soil. If spring conditions are drier than usual watering may be required. If sowing during the summer months supplemental watering will likely be required until germination. A light mulch of clean, weed free straw is recommended.
APPLICATION RATE: 1 lb./2500 sq. ft.
18 lbs./acre
PRICE: $135/bulk pound
SPECIES: Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea), Lurid Sedge (Carex lurida), Blunt Broom Sedge (Carex scoparia), Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata), Fowl Bluegrass (Poa palustris), Hop Sedge (Carex lupulina), Green Bulrush (Scirpus atrovirens), Creeping Spike Rush (Eleocharis palustris), Fringed Sedge (Carex crinita), Soft Rush (Juncus effusus), Spotted Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium maculatum), Rattlesnake Grass (Glyceria canadensis), Swamp aster (Aster puniceus), Blueflag (Iris versicolor), Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), Square stemmed Monkey Flower (Mimulus ringens).
[ top ]New England Erosion Control/Restoration Mix For Detention Basins and Moist Sites – Spec Sheet (PDF)
The New England Erosion Control/Restoration Mix for Detention Basins and Moist Sites contains a selection of native grasses and wildflowers designed to colonize generally moist, recently disturbed sites where quick growth of vegetation is desired to stabilize the soil surface. It is an appropriate seed mix for ecologically sensitive restorations that require stabilization as well as long-term establishment of native vegetation.
This mix is particularly appropriate for detention basins that do not hold standing water. Many of the plants in this mix can tolerate infrequent inundation, but not constant flooding. The mix may be applied by hand, by mechanical spreader, or by hydro-seeder. After sowing, lightly rake, roll or cultipack to insure good seed to soil contact. Best results are obtained with a Spring or late Summer seeding. Late Fall and Winter dormant seeding requires an increase in the application rate. A light mulching of clean, weed-free straw is recommended.
APPLICATION RATE: 35 lbs/acre | 1250 sq ft/lb
PRICE: $37.00/bulk pound
Minimum Order: 3 lbs
SPECIES: Riverbank Wild Rye (Elymus riparius), Creeping Red Fescue (Festuca rubra), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum), Upland Bentgrass (Agrostis perennans), Nodding Bur Marigold (Bidens cernua), Hollow-Stem Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium fistulosum/Eutrochium fistulosum), New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae), Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum), Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata), Soft Rush (Juncus effusus), Wool Grass (Scirpus cyperinus).
New England Conservation/Wildlife Mix – Spec Sheet (PDF)
The New England Conservation/Wildlife Mix provides a permanent cover of grasses, wildflowers, and legumes. For both good erosion control and wildlife habitat value. The mix is designed to be a no maintenance seeding, and is appropriate for cut and fill slopes, detention basin side slopes, and disturbed areas adjacent to commercial and residential projects.
APPLICATION RATE: 25lbs/acre | 1750 sq ft/lb
PRICE: $39.50/bulk pound
Minimum Order: 2 lbs
SPECIES: Virginia Wild Rye (Elymus virginicus), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), Red Fescue (Festuca rubra), Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum), Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata), Panicledleaf Tick Trefoil (Desmodium paniculatum), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans), Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Common Sneezeweed (Helenium autunale), Heath Aster (Asterpilosus/Symphyotrichum pilosum), Early Goldenrod (Solidago juncea), Upland Bentgrass (Agrostis perennans).
We reserve the right to make changes to species in all mixes depending upon seed availability.
New England Native Warm Season Grass Mix – Spec Sheet (PDF)
The New England Native Warm Season Grass Mix contains a broad spectrum of native warm season grasses to insure that a variety of the species will survive in the sandy, drought conditions typically found along roadsides, gravel mine reclamation areas, and other low fertility well drained soil conditions. This mix is somewhat slow to germinate and establish during the first year of planting, but it will produce good cover by the end of the second growing season to produce long-living native stands.
The cool season grasses have been added as a “starter” seed for erosion control. This mix has excellent heat and drought tolerance, and grows best in well drained soils. Warm season grasses provide excellent year round cover and food for wildlife, particularly as winter cover for small animals. This mix can be applied by hydro-seeding, by mechanical spreader or by hand. Best results are obtained with a mid-late Spring seeding.
APPLICATION RATE: 23 lbs/acre | 1900 sq ft/lb
PRICE: $24.00/bulk pound
Minimum order: 3 lbs
SPECIES: Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), Virginia Wild Rye (Elymus virginicus), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans), Red Fescue (Festuca rubra), Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum).
New England Wildflower Mix – Spec Sheet (PDF)
The New England Wildflower mix provides a selection of native wildflowers and grasses to insure that a variety of species will survive in conditions from dry to moist. It is an appropriate seed mix for roadsides, commercial landscaping, parks, golf courses, industrial sites and areas undergoing ecological restoration. The mix can be applied by hydro-seeding (no tackifiers), by mechanical spreader, or by hand. Lightly rake or roll after sowing to increase seed to soil contact. Apply on a clean, weed free seed bed. Best results are obtained with a Spring or late fall dormant seeding.
APPLICATION RATE: 23 lbs/acre | 1900 sq ft/lb
PRICE: $75.00/bulk pound
SPECIES: Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Red Fescue (Festuca rubra), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans), Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata), Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Virginia Wild Rye (Elymus virginicus), Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Narrowleafed Blue Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae), Spiked Gayfeather/ Marsh Blazing Star (Liatris spicata), Starved/Calico Aster (Aster lateriflorus/Symphyotrichum lateriflorum), Early Goldenrod (Solidago juncea), Hollow-Stem Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium fistulosum/Eutrochium fistulosum)
New England Showy Wildflower Mix – Spec Sheet (PDF)
The New England Showy Wildflower mix includes a selection of native wildflowers and grasses that will mature into a colorful and vibrant native meadow. It is appropriate seed mix for roadsides, commercial landscaping, parks, golf courses, and industrial sites. Always apply on clean bare soil. The mix may be applied by mechanical spreader, or on small sites it can be spread by hand. Lightly rake, or roll to ensure proper seed to soil contact. Best results are obtained with a Spring or late Fall dormant seeding. Late Spring and early Summer seeding will benefit with a light mulching of weed free straw to conserve moisture. If conditions are drier than usual, watering may be required. Late Fall and Winter dormant seeding require an increase in the seeding rate. Fertilization is not required unless the soils are particularly infertile. Preparation of a clean weed free seed bed is necessary for optimal results.
APPLICATION RATE: 23 lbs/acre | 1900 sq ft/lb
PRICE: $86/bulk pound
SPECIES Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Red Fescue (Festuca rubra), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans), Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata), Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Riverbank Wild Rye (Elymus riparius), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Lance Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), Ox Eye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), Common Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale), Marsh Blazing Star (Liatris spicata), Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata), New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae), Wild Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis), HollowStem Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium fistulosum/ Eutrochium fistulosum), Early Goldenrod (Solidago juncea).
New England Erosion Control/Restoration Mix for Dry Sites – Spec Sheet (PDF)
The New England Erosion Control/Restoration Mix For Dry Sites provides an appropriate selection of native and naturalized grasses to ensure that dry and recently disturbed sites will be quickly re-vegetated and the soil surface stabilized. It is an appropriate seed mix for road cuts, pipelines, steeper slopes, and areas requiring quick cover during the ecological restoration process. The mix may be applied by hydro-seeding, by mechanical spreader, or on small sites it can be spread by hand. Lightly rake, or roll to ensure proper soil seed contact. Best results are obtained with a Spring or late Summer seeding. Late Spring through Mid-Summer seeding will benefit from a light mulching of weed-free straw to conserve moisture. If conditions are drier than usual, watering will be required.
Fertilization is not required unless the soils are particularly infertile. Preparation of a clean weed free seed bed is necessary for optimal results.
APPLICATION RATE: 35 lb/acre | 1250 sq ft/lb
PRICE: $18.00/bulk pound
Minimum order: 5 lbs
SPECIES: Red Fescue (Festuca rubra), Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Annual Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum), Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans), Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum), Upland Bentgrass (Agrostis perennans).
New England Roadside Matrix Wet Meadow Seed Mix – Spec Sheet (PDF)
APPLICATION RATE: 35 lbs/acre | 1250 sq ft/lb
PRICE: $65.00/bulk pound
SPECIES:
Grasses
River bank Wild Rye (Elymus riparious), Red Fescue (Festuca rubra), Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum), Blunt Broom Sedge (Carex scoparia), Smooth Panic Grass (Panicum dichotomiflorum), Lurid Sedge (Carex lurida), Green Bulrush (Scirpus atrovirens)
Wildflowers
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata), Nodding Bur Marigold (Bidens cernua), Spotted Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium maculatum), Zigzag Aster (Aster prenanthoides/Symphyotrichum prenanthoide), Hollow-Stem Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium fistulosum/Eutrochium fistulosum)
Shrubs
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum), Arrow Wood (Viburnum dentatum)
New England Roadside Matrix Upland Seed Mix – Spec Sheet (PDF)
APPLICATION RATE: 35LBS/ACRE | 1250 sq ft/lb
PRICE: $69.00/bulk pound
SPECIES:
Grasses
Virginia Wild Rye (Elymus virginicus), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Red Fescue (Festuca rubra), Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans), Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum)
Wildflowers
Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Panicledleaf Tick Trefoil (Desmodium paniculatum), Beard Tongue (Penstemon digitalis), Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Hollow-Stem Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium fistulosum/Eutrochium fistulosum)
Shrubs
Grey Dogwood (Cornus racemosa), Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum), Staghorn Sumac (Rhus typhina)
New England Logging Road Mix – Spec Sheet (PDF)
The New England Logging Road Seed Mix was originally designed for restoring Maine logging roads, but has application on other types of restoration sites. Provides native plant cover in low fertility and compacted soils. Always apply on clean bare soil. The mix may be applied by hydro-seeding, by mechanical spreader, or on small sites it can be spread by hand. Lightly rake, or roll to ensure proper seed to soil contact. Best results are obtained with a Spring or late Summer seeding. Late Spring and early Summer seeding will benefit from a light mulching of weed free straw to conserve moisture. If conditions are drier than usual, watering may be required. Late Fall and Winter dormant seeding require an increase in the seeding rate. Fertilization is not required unless the soils are particularly infertile. Preparation of a clean weed free soil surface is necessary for optimal results.
APPLICATION RATE: 20 lbs/acre | 2200 sq ft/lb
PRICE: $26.00/bulk pound
Minimum order: 3 lbs
SPECIES: Red Fescue (Festuca rubra), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum), Virginia Wild Rye (Elymus virginicus), Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans), Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata), Soft Rush (Juncus effusus), Path Rush (Juncus tenuis), Upland Bentgrass (Agrostis perennans)
New England Coastal Salt Tolerant Grass Mix – Spec Sheet (PDF)
The New England Coastal Salt Tolerant Seed Mix contains a selection of native grasses that tolerate salty conditions. This mix is appropriate for drier coastal areas that receive salt spray or mist. Always apply on clean bare soil. The mix may be applied by hydro-seeding, by mechanical spreader, or on small sites it can be spread by hand. Lightly rake, or roll to ensure proper seed to soil contact. Best results are obtained with a Spring seeding. Late Spring and early Summer seeding will benefit with a light mulching of weed free straw to conserve moisture. If conditions are drier than usual, watering may be required. Late Fall and Winter dormant seeding require an increase in the seeding rate. Fertilization is not required unless the soils are particularly infertile. Preparation of a clean weed free soil surface is necessary for optimal results.
APPLICATION RATE: 35 lbs/acre | 1250 sq ft/lb
PRICE: $26.00/bulk pound
Minimum order: 4 lbs
SPECIES: Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Red Fescue (Festuca rubra), Atlantic Coastal Panic Grass (Panicum amarum), Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), Indian Grass (Sorghastrum nutans),Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum), Path Rush (Juncus tenuis)
New England Semi-Shade Grass and Forbs Mix – Spec Sheet (PDF)
The New England Semi Shade Grass & Forb Mix contains a broad spectrum of native grasses and forbs that will tolerate semi-shade and edge conditions. Always apply on clean bare soil. The mix may be applied by hydro-seeding, by mechanical spreader, or on small sites it can be spread by hand. Lightly rake, or roll to ensure proper seed to soil contact. Best results are obtained with a Spring seeding. Late Spring and early Summer seeding will benefit with a light mulching of weed free straw to conserve moisture. If conditions are drier than usual, watering will be required. Late Fall and Winter dormant seeding require an increase in the seeding rate. Fertilization is not required unless the soils are particularly infertile. Preparation of a clean weed free seed bed is necessary for optimal results.
APPLICATION RATE: 30 lbs/acre | 1450 sq ft/lb
PRICE: $87.00/bulk pound
SPECIES: Virginia Wildrye (Elymus virginicus), Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Partridge Pea, (Chamaecrista fasciculata), Red Fescue, (Festuca rubra), Spiked Gayfeather/Marsh Blazing Star (Liatris spicata), Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis), Zigzag Aster (Aster prenanthoides/Symphyotrichum prenanthoide), Hollow-Stem Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium fistulosum/Eutrochium fistulosum), White Avens, (Geum canadense), Eastern Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), Path Rush (Juncus tenuis)
We reserve the right to make changes to species in all mixes depending upon seed availability.
The functionality of each mix will remain unchanged, although mix composition may vary during the year.
