If you picked up one of our seed packets at an event, here’s what you need to know to plant:
Northeast Native Wildflower seed mix
from Vermont Wildflower Farm: https://www.vermontwildflowerfarm.com/
Contains:
Lance-leaf Coreopsis, Butterfly Weed, Swamp Milkweed, Purple Coneflower, Blue False Indigo, Spotted Joe Pyeweed, Golden Alexanders, Black-eyed Susan, Lupine, Wild Bergamot, Blanket Flower, Partridge Pea, Hairy Beardtongue, Heath Aster, Smooth Blue Aster, New England Aster, Narrowleaf Mountain Mint, Brown-eyed Susan
Planting
Each seed packet will cover an area approximately 10 feet by 10 feet
- Plant in a sunny location
- Clear soil of other vegetation using hoe, rototill, solarize, or lasagna method
- Scatter seeds evenly
- Cover lightly with soil (many need light to germinate)
- Tamp the area down with hands or feet
- Water, water, water until established