Ernst Seeds
Helping restore the native landscape for over 50 years
Founded by Calvin Ernst in 1964, Ernst Conservation Seeds is the largest native seed producer and supplier in the eastern United States.
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Spreads by underground roots; used by Native Americans to make rope; may be allelopathic; stem fiber is used by songbirds and orioles to build nests; flowers are attractive to butterflies.
Use this formula with grain rye as a cover crop (from August 1st-February 15th). Mix formulations are subject to change wthout notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding philosophy and function of the mix will not.
Spring, Summer, Summer/Fall
Purple, Yellow
Perennial
Andropogon ternarius, FL Ecotype
Andropogon virginicus, MO Ecotype
Allium cernuum, PA Ecotype
Andropogon gerardii, 'Pawnee'