Ernst Seeds
Helping restore the native landscape for over 50 years
Founded by Calvin Ernst in 1964, Ernst Conservation Seeds is the largest native seed producer and supplier in the eastern United States.
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Some salt tolerance. More disease resistant than 'Cave-In-Rock'. Develops good cover in detention basins with Panicum anceps and Panicum rigidulum. Long season growth pattern. Short but pretty tough.
This combination of annual and perennial grasses, forbs and grass-like plants provide food and cover in wet or flooded riparian areas, as well as in draw-down areas in retention basins or wetlands. Seed from October-May. Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding philosophy and function of the mix will not.
Spring/Fall, Spring/Summer, Summer, Summer/Fall
Pink, Purple
Perennial
Agrostis hyemalis, Piedmont NC Ecotype
Andropogon gerardii, 'Southlow'-MI Ecotype
Andropogon gerardii, Long Island-NY Ecotype
Andropogon gerardii, IL Ecotype
