These seed bombs a contain the following native Ohio wildflower species:
Echinacea purpurea - Purple Coneflower, Heliopsis helianthoides - Ox Eye Sunflower, Chamaecrista fasciculata - Partridge Pea, Rudbeckia hirta - Black-eyed Susan, Coreopsis lanceolata - Lanceleaf Coreopsis, Liatris spicata - Dense Blazingstar, Asclepias tuberosa - Butterfly Milkweed, Asclepias incarnata - Swamp Milkweed, Monarda fistulosa - Wild Bergamot, Symphyotrichum oblongifolium - Aromatic Aster, Zizia aurea - Golden Alexanders, Helenium autumnale - Sneezeweed, Solidago ohioensis - Ohio Goldenrod
These species are a mix of annuals and perennials that require at least 4-6 hours of sun and grow 3-5 feet tall. They will have a variety of yellow, white, purple, and orange flowers and attract birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Wildflower Seed Bombs
Why use them?
Scattering seed bombs is a great way to help the ecosystem.
Incorporating our native wildflower seed bombs into your gardens & landscapes can:
* Protect & restore biodiversity
* Improve air quality
* Increase soil health & reduce the need for watering and pesticide use
* Help prevent flooding & erosion
* Provide habitat for native pollinators and other wildlife
•Find a sunny area that won’t be mowed
•Don’t bury them or plant them
•Just toss tehem on the ground, nature takes care of the rest!
•If planting in a garden, feel free to water. This will speed up the germination process.