New Brunswick Native Wildflowers (Connection) - Seed Packet

Developed in partnership with the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council, this is the first-ever native wildflowers seed packet for New Brunswick. The benefits of choosing to plant native flowers are plentiful:

• Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, which means they are more likely to thrive in your garden. 

• They provide habitat for local wildlife, such as birds, bees, and butterflies. You can create a more diverse and sustainable ecosystem in your own backyard.

• They are an important part of our local ecosystem, and by choosing to plant them, you are helping to preserve biodiversity in your community.

Native wildflowers are deeply rooted in the region's natural landscapes, creating a profound bond between the land, its ecosystems, and the people who live there. May these NB blooms remind you to slow down and appreciate life’s interconnectedness.

Contains: Approximately 50 seeds, an assortment of: New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae), Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata), Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis), Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea) & Common Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)

Growing Instructions :

When to plant: Spring* or fall

Where to plant: Full sun to partial shade

Blooms: Spring to fall

Sow directly outdoors in late fall to overwinter.

*OR, to plant in spring, wet and cold stratification is required:

1. Mix seeds with moist foundation (garden soil or moss) and place in a plastic bag.

2. Refrigerate for 6-8 weeks.

3. Sow seed at 1/8 inch depth.

4. Water gently, and keep moist while seedling is establishing.