The Rain Garden native seed mix is designed for low-lying areas and wet soils where water naturally collects. These moisture-loving species tolerate periodic flooding while also withstanding drier intervals, making this mix an ideal choice for stormwater management, erosion control, and pollinator habitat creation.
Featuring vibrant forbs such as Swamp Milkweed and Blue Flag Iris, paired with deep-rooted grasses and sedges, this mix provides both beauty and function. The forbs deliver seasonal color and nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while the grasses and sedges stabilize soil, filter runoff, and reduce erosion.
Thriving in full to partial sun and wet to mesic soils, the Rain Garden mix works well in rain gardens, bioswales, retention areas, and other designed landscapes that manage stormwater naturally. With time, it develops into a resilient, low-maintenance planting that enhances water quality and biodiversity.
For stormwater sites that dry out more quickly between rains, consider our Dry Detention Basin Mix as an alternative option.
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Small Mammals
Max Height
7-8'
USDA Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 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.
