Ernst Individual Species
Ernst Conservation Seeds sells seeds for hundreds of individual plant species. Following is a comprehensive list, provided alphabetically by botanical name. To make it easier to find the best species for your needs, we recommend using our convenient Seed Finder Tool.
Achillea millefolium
Common Yarrow
Item #: ACHMIL01 Species Type: Native Cost: $35.20/lb
Categories: Herbaceous Flowering Species, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 3.0 Ft
Description: An ornamental flowering species. (…)
Acorus americanus, Midwestern U.S. Ecotype
Sweetflag, Midwestern U.S. Ecotype
Item #: ACOAME01 Species Type: Native Cost: $154.00/lb
Categories: Grasses & Grass-like Species, Riparian Sites, Stormwater Management, Wet Meadows & Wetlands
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 6.5 Ft
Description: Sometimes misnamed Acorus calamus, an introduced species; provides food and cover for wildlife. (…)
Agastache foeniculum
Anise (Lavender) Hyssop
Item #: AGAFOE01 Species Type: Native Cost: $189.20/lb
Categories: Herbaceous Flowering Species, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 2.0 – 4.0 Ft
Description: A member of the mint family; the nectar attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. (…)
Agrimonia parviflora, PA Ecotype
Small Flowered Agrimony, PA Ecotype
Item #: AGRPAR01 Species Type: Native Cost: $110.00/lb
Categories: Herbaceous Flowering Species, Riparian Sites, Stormwater Management, Wet Meadows & Wetlands
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 3.9 Ft
Description: Adds structure and texture to wetlands. (…)
Agropyron cristatum, 'Hycrest'
Crested Wheatgrass, ‘Hycrest’
Item #: AGRCRI01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $4.40/lb
Categories: Grasses & Grass-like Species
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 2.0 Ft
Description: (…)
Agropyron smithii, 'Rosana'
Western Wheatgrass, ‘Rosana’
Item #: AGRSMI01 Species Type: Native Cost: $10.78/lb
Categories: Grasses & Grass-like Species
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 3.0 Ft
Description: (…)
Agropyron trachycaulum
Slender Wheatgrass
Item #: AGRTRA01 Species Type: Native Cost: $4.18/lb
Categories: Grasses & Grass-like Species
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 3.0 Ft
Description: (…)
Agrostis alba
Redtop
Item #: AGRALB01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $8.80/lb
Categories: Erosion Control & Revegetation, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Riparian Sites, Stormwater Management
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 6.0 Ft
Description: Produces quick cover on road banks and diversion ditches for erosion control; adapts well to pipeline restoration; provides food for wildlife. (…)
Agrostis hyemalis, Piedmont NC Ecotype
Winter Bentgrass, Piedmont NC Ecotype
Item #: AGRHYE01 Species Type: Native Cost: $24.20/lb
Categories: Grasses & Grass-like Species, Uplands & Meadows, Woodland Openings
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 3.5 Ft
Description: Good for partially drained soils on moderately shaded roadsides; provides winter grazing for wildlife. (…)
Agrostis perennans, Albany Pine Bush-NY Ecotype
Autumn Bentgrass, Albany Pine Bush-NY Ecotype
Item #: AGRPER01 Species Type: Native Cost: $15.40/lb
Categories: Grasses & Grass-like Species, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 3.5 Ft
Description: Adapted to mesic to dry areas, including steep slopes and forests with dappled to full sun; provides winter grazing for wildlife. (…)
Agrostis perennans, PA Ecotype
Autumn Bentgrass, PA Ecotype
Item #: AGRPER05 Species Type: Native Cost: $15.40/lb
Categories: Grasses & Grass-like Species, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 3.5 Ft
Description: Adapted to mesic to dry areas, including steep slopes and forests with dappled to full sun; provides winter grazing for wildlife. (…)
Agrostis stolonifera
Creeping Bentgrass
Item #: AGRSTO01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $13.20/lb
Categories: Erosion Control & Revegetation, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Lawn & Turfgrass Sites, Stormwater Management
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 20.0 In
Description: Used on reclamation sites, lawns and golf course putting greens; also used for soil erosion control. (…)
Agrostis tenuis, 'Highland'
Colonial Bentgrass, ‘Highland’
Item #: AGRTEN01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $5.50/lb
Categories: Grasses & Grass-like Species, Lawn & Turfgrass Sites
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 2.0 Ft
Description: Provides erosion control; naturalized in many areas of the northeastern United States where sheep were grazed. (…)
Alisma subcordatum, PA Ecotype
Mud Plantain, PA Ecotype
Item #: ALISUB03 Species Type: Native Cost: $176.00/lb
Categories: Grasses & Grass-like Species, Stormwater Management, Wet Meadows & Wetlands
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 3.2 Ft Pollinator Value: Low
Description: Grows quickly in early spring; produces seed in the fall; ideal for vernal pools; provides food for pheasants and waterfowl. (…)
Allium cernuum, OH Ecotype
Nodding Onion, OH Ecotype
Item #: ALLCER02 Species Type: Native Cost: $231.00/lb
Categories: Grasses & Grass-like Species, Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 2.0 Ft Pollinator Value: High
Description: Ideal ornamental for rock gardens; readily re-seeds itself. (…)
Allium cernuum, PA Ecotype
Nodding Onion, PA Ecotype
Item #: ALLCER03 Species Type: Native Cost: $231.00/lb
Categories: Grasses & Grass-like Species, Pollinator Favorites, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 2.0 Ft Pollinator Value: High
Description: Ideal ornamental for rock gardens; readily re-seeds itself. (…)
Alopecurus arundinaceus
Creeping Foxtail
Item #: ALOARU01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $11.00/lb
Categories: Forage & Pasture Sites, Grasses & Grass-like Species, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 4.0 Ft
Description: Ideal for pipeline restoration where wildlife is desired; provides seed, forage and cover for wildlife and domestic animals. (…)
Ammi majus
Bishop’s Flower
Item #: AMMMAJ01 Species Type: Naturalized Cost: $30.80/lb
Categories: Herbaceous Flowering Species, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 2.5 Ft
Description: Flower heads are 5"-6" in diameter. (…)
Amorpha canescens
Leadplant
Item #: AMOCAN01 Species Type: Native Cost: $231.00/lb
Categories: Herbaceous Flowering Species, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: Up to 4.0 Ft
Description: Showy flowers make this an ideal ornamental species. (…)
Amorpha fruticosa
River Locust
Item #: AMOFRU01 Species Type: Native Cost: $70.40/lb
Categories: Woody Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Classification: Woody Deciduous Shrub
Height: Up to 16.3 Ft
Description: Provides food and cover for wildlife and food for bees. (…)
