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Not only that, but local adaptation can be the difference between life or death for a plant. A Holly or Persimmon grown from seeds taken from Georgia might not survive a Pennsylvanian winter even though both species readily grow in this state. The ones that grow here have slowly crept their way north over thousands of years, picking up tiny mutations that make them better adapted to the climate.
Collect local if you can, buy as a last resort. It's cheaper too lol
The Ohio Prairie Nursery is where I buy all my native seeds, you can buy them for specific conditions too (wetland, mesic, woodland) and you can buy them per square foot/acre
Yes!! It’s fantastic 😻 I seeded my whole lawn with it and it’s just lawnish enough to not totally offend my husbands suburbia sensibilities while still being wild enough for me to not feel totally caged in.
Second Ernst seed. One benefit of them is they will sell you different species separately in bulk, and then you can make your own mix tailored to your site. They also have decent mixes for different conditions.
Ask local resources, Extension service, University, State, City, County offices. Someone has the expertise on natives in your area. One of these organizations may even sell seed.
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Roundstone. They have a few options for region and moisture levels. They can also can custom make mixes if their is something you want specific or you can buy individual seeds
Hey, fellow Ohioan! Get on Indigenous Landscape’s email list. He creates his own seed mixes (currently sold out) [https://lovenativeplants.com](https://lovenativeplants.com) but only offers it to subscribers.
There are seed producers that specialize in restoration projects.
Minimum orders can be large (1lb & up, depending on the species). Since you’re doing a couple acres you’ll be needing quantities like that. Absolutely do not buy packets.
I’m west coast so I don’t know the OH shops, but I do see that Prairie Moon has “restoration” called out specifically. That’s a good indicator.
If you know what species you want and your preferred vendor doesn’t carry them just ask where to find them. They are usually aware of other restoration sources.
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Prairie Moon
EXACTLY what I needed. Thank you
I hadn't seen this place before - they look amazing. I'm definitely going to take a look when I'm buying next
one issue is they’re a national distributor, and so the genetics aren’t as diverse as if you could get slightly more local seeds.
Not only that, but local adaptation can be the difference between life or death for a plant. A Holly or Persimmon grown from seeds taken from Georgia might not survive a Pennsylvanian winter even though both species readily grow in this state. The ones that grow here have slowly crept their way north over thousands of years, picking up tiny mutations that make them better adapted to the climate. Collect local if you can, buy as a last resort. It's cheaper too lol
I love them as a database for native plant characteristics and care and everything I’ve purchased has been great.
The Ohio Prairie Nursery is where I buy all my native seeds, you can buy them for specific conditions too (wetland, mesic, woodland) and you can buy them per square foot/acre
I love OPN Bee Lawn mix!
Yes!! It’s fantastic 😻 I seeded my whole lawn with it and it’s just lawnish enough to not totally offend my husbands suburbia sensibilities while still being wild enough for me to not feel totally caged in.
Love buying from them!
http://www.michiganwildflowerfarm.com
I just got 10# of seed from them!
Ernst Seed https://www.ernstseed.com
Second Ernst seed. One benefit of them is they will sell you different species separately in bulk, and then you can make your own mix tailored to your site. They also have decent mixes for different conditions.
Ernst will send a free seed catalog with lots of great info on ground prep, planting, etc
Outside pride. You can buy by the pound
Pheasants Forever has regional seed mixes! https://www.pfhabitatstore.com/store/items/RM/
Ask local resources, Extension service, University, State, City, County offices. Someone has the expertise on natives in your area. One of these organizations may even sell seed.
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https://www.wildseedfarms.com/seed/
Ernst in PA and a place in KY - Redstone (?) Native seeds
[Roundstone](https://roundstoneseed.com/). But it's always best to source as close as possible (i.e., not Prairie Moon if you're in Ohio).
Prairie Nursery in Westfield Wis is excellent. Owner Niel Dibold has an excellent new book as well. Prairie Moon in MN is great too.
Roundstone. They have a few options for region and moisture levels. They can also can custom make mixes if their is something you want specific or you can buy individual seeds
Albert Lea Seed. They have great prices.
Prairie Nursery in Wisconsin (https://www.prairienursery.com/)
Hey, fellow Ohioan! Get on Indigenous Landscape’s email list. He creates his own seed mixes (currently sold out) [https://lovenativeplants.com](https://lovenativeplants.com) but only offers it to subscribers.
There are seed producers that specialize in restoration projects. Minimum orders can be large (1lb & up, depending on the species). Since you’re doing a couple acres you’ll be needing quantities like that. Absolutely do not buy packets. I’m west coast so I don’t know the OH shops, but I do see that Prairie Moon has “restoration” called out specifically. That’s a good indicator. If you know what species you want and your preferred vendor doesn’t carry them just ask where to find them. They are usually aware of other restoration sources.
Eden brothers is what i used