Anchored by Swamp Milkweed for monarch butterflies and Fox Sedge + Canada Wildrye for soil stabilization and structure, this formula introduces tiered wetland bloom—from the tall purple flowers of Spotted Joe-Pye Weed, through the mid-summer nectar spikes of Blue Vervain, to golden fall resources from Golden Alexander and Boneset. Added Bergamot (Wild Beebalm) helps ensure pollinator attraction even during drier late-summer periods along uneven moisture gradients.
Milkweed, Swamp (Marsh) (0.3), Sedge, Hop (0.7), Sedge, Fox (0.7), Wildrye, Canada (VNS) (0.6), Joe Pye Weed, Spotted (0.55), Boneset, Common (0.45), Bergamot, Wild (Prairie Beebalm) (0.45), Vervain, Blue (0.3), Alexander, Golden (0.45). Created January 2026.
- True Maine-native plant list Helps meet NRCS & state ecology expectations
- Wet-tolerant architecture Performs in fluctuating hydrology & tidal variation
- Seasonal nectar availability Spring → Fall flowering for bees, butterflies & syrphid flies
- Structural grass/sedge base Supports nesting cover, prevents erosion & improves establishment
Perfect for:
- 30–50 ft pond/stream buffers
- Beaver-meadow & low floodplain restoration
- Woodcock / songbird corridor improvements
- NRCS contracts (327 & 643 habitat)
- Municipal or land-trust shoreline improvement
Planting notes:
- Spring (May–June) or Late-fall dormant seeding (Nov–Dec) recommended
- Seed-to-soil contact: Broadcast on firm soil; consider light roller pass
- Moisture: Ideal where soils remain moist >50% of growing season
- Weed control: Mow 8–10" in year 1 if annual weeds exceed 30% cover
- Wildrye & sedge anchor creates first-year visual success while forbs mature
