River Oaks Halloween Wildflower Seeds
Thank you for contributing to the spread of native wildflowers throughout River Oaks. During development, many plants were removed, but now we have a wonderful opportunity to reintroduce plants that will benefit pollinators and birds.
Growing these two standout plants is incredibly simple. This packet contains seeds of an aster and a mint, along with vermiculite to help distribute them. All you need to do is locate a sunny, bare spot in your yard. Sprinkle the contents of the seed packet on the ground and walk over it to press the seeds into the soil. The cold winter months will prepare the seeds for germination in the spring. You can use the orange popsicle stick as a marker to remember where the seeds were placed, so you don’t mistake them for weeds next spring when they emerge. These are hardy perennial plants that are likely to germinate. If successful, they will return year after year!
Below is more information about the two types of seeds, along with tips for learning more about the importance of native plants. Happy Growing!
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve)
Smooth aster is a herbaceous perennial in the daisy family. It is highly adaptable and easy to grow in dry to medium soils in full sun. Numerous small lavender-blue flowers occur in later summer to fall and consist of several rays surrounding a disc of yellow florets. The blue-green foliage is attractive all season. Flowers attract pollinators and the birds eat the seeds.
Slender Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium)
Like most mints, Slender Mountain Mint is a powerhouse pollinator plant. It features fine, needle-like foliage that adds airy texture and subtle movement to any garden. In mid to late summer, it bursts into clusters of white flowers flecked with purple. During bloom, the plants become alive with native bees, butterflies, wasps, and beneficial insects.
Distributed by Dara Sinclair
770 403 0842
181 Standing Oaks Drive
Learn more about the importance of native plants at Homegrown National Park.
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