The Rain Garden Seed Mix is designed for low-lying areas and wet soils where water naturally collects after rainfall. This native rain garden seed mix contains moisture-loving grasses, sedges, and wildflowers that tolerate periodic flooding while also withstanding drier conditions between rain events, making it an excellent choice for stormwater management, runoff reduction, and pollinator habitat.
Featuring colorful species such as Swamp Milkweed, Cardinal Flower, Blue Lobelia, and Blue Flag Iris, this mix provides season-long blooms that support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Deep-rooted native grasses and sedges help stabilize soil, improve water infiltration, and slow runoff, helping reduce erosion while supporting healthier waterways.
Perfect for rain gardens, bioswales, drainage swales, retention areas, and other stormwater features, this rain garden mix combines beauty and function in one resilient planting. Over time, it develops into a diverse, low-maintenance landscape that improves water quality, increases biodiversity, and adds lasting color to wet areas.
For stormwater sites that dry out more quickly between rainfall events, consider our Dry Detention Basin Mix as an alternative option.
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Small Mammals
Max Height
7-8'
USDA Zones
4 - 8
Bloom Colors
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flowering Period
Fall, Late Spring, Summer
Lifespan
Biennial, Perennial
Seeds & Seed Mixes:
Seeds and seed mixes ship nationwide, year-round, typically within 3–5 business days. If you would like to postpone a seed mix shipment until fall, please note this at checkout.
Live Plants:
Live plants are available year-round while inventory lasts and ship to all states except California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, and Hawaii. After your order is placed, we’ll contact you to coordinate a spring shipping window, as many plants are overwintered and ship once dormancy breaks.
Estimated shipping for 2026 plant orders begins in mid-April, weather permitting.
If you’re looking to secure plants in advance or need larger quantities for a project, we offer contract growing options. Contact us to discuss your needs and request a quote. Additional species not listed online may also be available through contract grow.
Live Stakes:
Live stakes are available by request only and must be ordered by submitting a contact form. Ordering is open seasonally from November 1 through February 28. A minimum of 100 stakes per order is required, with at least 25 stakes per species.
Live stakes ship only to the following states: Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Iowa.
PLS stands for Pure Live Seed, an industry-standard measure of seed quality. It reflects the portion of seed in a batch that is viable and capable of germinating.
What this means for you: when you purchase 1 lb. of PLS seed, the physical weight of the seed you receive will be slightly more than 1 lb. That’s because we account for non-viable seed and natural inert material upfront, so you receive a full pound of live, plantable seed.
Many companies sell bulk seed by total weight, which can include filler and non-viable seed. By pricing based on PLS, we make sure you’re getting exactly what you paid for—high-quality native seed with more predictable, successful germination.
