Mid-Atlantic Natives

The Gayfeather Liatris is an excellent variety at attracting butterflies, bees and hummingbirds and matures to 4' in wet to mesic soil conditions. Like many Liatris species, when it begins to bloom it starts at the top and works its way down. This is an excellent Liatris species to plant in wet-medium prairies and perennial gardens and it makes to be a perfect cut flower.

Goldsturm Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’) is an award-winning perennial introduced in the mid-20th century and celebrated for its long-lasting, golden-yellow daisy-like blooms with dark brown centers. Native to North America, this variety grows 24–36 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide, creating bold displays in borders, meadows, and pollinator gardens. Easy to grow from seed, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat, drought, and poor soils once established.

A tropical appearance bloom that can thrive in cooler locations (zone 5 and above). Produces beautifully stunning white and crimson flowers. Hibiscus moscheutos plants prefer wet areas in the wild, but can also be grown in a well-watered garden.

The Panorama Bee Balm is a great cutting plant for center pieces. This beautiful flower blooms from July to August on 3' foot plants. This bee balm prefers full sun or afternoon shade.

The Northeast Native Blend is a beautiful combination of annual and perennial wildflowers that are native to the northeastern region. This blend is most suitable for Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C. and West Virginia. See the component mix tab below for complete seed ratio and varieties.

Splitbeard bluestem is a native warm season, perennial bunchgrass. The plants usually begin growth in April and reach a mature height of 2 to 4 feet. The leaves can be glaucous, glabrous, or loosely villous. The leaf sheaths are villous and often purplish in appearance.

The Virginia Blend combines annual and perennial wildflowers selected for ornamental planting in the northeastern United States. Its current component profile features Siberian Wallflower, Cornflower, Purple Coneflower, and Perennial Lupine. Virginia spans Northeast and Southeast influences, so coastal, Piedmont and mountain conditions should be considered when siting the blend. The mixture contains both native species and non-native flowers adapted to the region, creating varied colors, heights and bloom periods. Sow in a sunny, prepared, weed-free seedbed and keep the surface consistently moist while seedlings establish.

The New Jersey Blend combines annual and perennial wildflowers selected for ornamental planting in the northeastern United States. Its current component profile features Cornflower, Purple Coneflower, Perennial Lupine, and Scarlet Flax. New Jersey’s humid summers and cold winters are well matched to an adaptable Northeast ornamental wildflower mixture. The mixture contains both native species and non-native flowers adapted to the region, creating varied colors, heights and bloom periods. Sow in a sunny, prepared, weed-free seedbed and keep the surface consistently moist while seedlings establish.

Also know as Bush Bluestem, this perennial grass is a tufting, sturdy, warm-season grass that will grow up to 4'. The foliage has a reddish tint. Interesting, beard-like flowers appear in fall. This plant prefers moist to damp sites and is not drought tolerant.

A special mix of flowers that grab everyone's attention. The species in this mix are native to or naturalized to the Northeast US, east of Ohio and north of North Carolina.

The Delaware Blend combines annual and perennial wildflowers selected for ornamental planting in the northeastern United States. Its current component profile features Siberian Wallflower, Cornflower, Purple Coneflower, and Perennial Lupine. Delaware’s coastal influence and humid summers favor a Northeast mixture with flowers adapted to seasonal moisture. The mixture contains both native species and non-native flowers adapted to the region, creating varied colors, heights and bloom periods. Sow in a sunny, prepared, weed-free seedbed and keep the surface consistently moist while seedlings establish.

The Divaricata Phlox is a beautiful blue to lavender colored variety that gives off a wonderful aroma, making it a home garden favorite! This fragrant variety is a showstopper in any garden, container or vase!