Ernst Bulk Seeds (Native and Naturalized) and Live Plant Materials
Ernst Conservation Seeds supplies the highest quality native plant seeds, naturalized plant seeds, seed mixes and bioengineering (live plant) materials. Our bulk seed mixes represent a high degree of biodiversity with the intention of restoring the greatest ecological function to the sites onto which they are planted. Our products are sold as Individual Species seeds, Seed Mixes (pre-formulated and custom mixes available), and Bioengineering (live plant) Materials for use in restoration, beautification and conservation projects.
These bulk seeds and live plant materials generally fall into one of three categories including grasses and grass-like species, herbaceous flowering species, or woody trees, shrubs and vines. Our bulk seeds and live plant materials are used for a multitude of different applications as categorized below.
Seed Mixes
Individual Species
Bioengineering Materials
Popular Seed Mixes
FACW Meadow Mix
Item #: ERNMX-122 Cost: $59.72/lb
Categories: Wet Meadows & Wetlands
Description: The diverse species provide pollinator habitat and erosion control in wet meadows. Excellent for facultative wetland mitigation sites. Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding (…)
OBL Wetland Mix
Item #: ERNMX-131 Cost: $77.20/lb
Categories: Wet Meadows & Wetlands
Description: Adapts to standing water during part or all of the year. Excellent for obligate wetland mitigation sites; provides nectar for pollinators. Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding (…)
Showy Northeast Native Wildflower & Grass Mix
Item #: ERNMX-153 Cost: $34.00/lb
Categories: Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows
Description: The native wildflowers and some grasses provide a gorgeous display of color from spring to fall. Designed for upland sites with well-drained soils and full sun to semi-shaded areas; ideal for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on (…)
Southeast Annual & Perennial Wildflower Mix
Item #: ERNMX-169 Cost: $33.98/lb
Categories: Uplands & Meadows
Description: The native and non-native wildflowers establish quickly and have a 2-3 year lifespan; wildlife and pollinator value. 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 (…)
Rain Garden Mix
Item #: ERNMX-180 Cost: $37.50/lb
Categories: Stormwater Management, Uplands & Meadows
Description: The native perennial forbs and grasses provide food and cover for rain garden biodiversity. 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. (…)
Popular Individual Species
Helianthus angustifolius, MD Ecotype
Swamp (Narrowleaf) Sunflower, MD Ecotype
Item #: HELANG02 Species Type: Native Cost: $60.00/lb
Categories: Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Riparian Sites, Wet Meadows & Wetlands
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 6.5 Ft Pollinator Value: High
Description: The latest blooming sunflower that we carry; the small seeds are eaten by birds; the nectar is food for migrating monarch butterflies. (…)
Iris versicolor, PA Ecotype
Blueflag, PA Ecotype
Item #: IRIVER01 Species Type: Native Cost: $200.00/lb
Categories: Grasses & Grass-like Species, Wet Meadows & Wetlands
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 3.0 Ft Pollinator Value: Low
Description: Provides food for waterfowl, marsh birds and muskrats. (…)
Lespedeza virginica, GA Ecotype
Slender Lespedeza, GA Ecotype
Item #: LESVIR02 Species Type: Native Cost: $180.00/lb
Categories: Herbaceous Flowering Species, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial Legume
Height: Up to 3.9 Ft Pollinator Value: Low
Description: The prettiest native Lespedeza that we carry; the attractive flowers and foliage add color to native meadows; a prolific producer of seeds for game birds. (…)
Panicum anceps, Eastern Shore MD Ecotype
Beaked Panicgrass, Eastern Shore MD Ecotype
Item #: PANANC01 Species Type: Native Cost: $18.00/lb
Categories: Erosion Control & Revegetation, Forage & Pasture Sites, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Wet Meadows & Wetlands, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 4.2 Ft
Description: This low growing Panicum provides food and cover for wildlife; the forage is of good value for cattle; the seeds are eaten by upland birds. (…)
Solidago speciosa, Coastal Plain GA Ecotype
Showy Goldenrod, Coastal Plain GA Ecotype
Item #: SOLSPE02 Species Type: Native Cost: $220.00/lb
Categories: Herbaceous Flowering Species, Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 6.5 Ft Pollinator Value: Very High
Description: Provides nectar for migrating monarch butterflies. (…)
