MT LEBANON SEED MIX
A special mixture of Western PA natives, curated by Move Lebo for Mt. Lebanon. These plants are selected to withstand deer, salt, and dry heat once established - making them the perfect roadside mix (or any other sunny spot, really). A restrained palette of 4 species creates repetition and an intentional look. These species top out around 36 inches max to maintain visibility for pedestrians.
planting instructions
These seeds will have the best chance of success if planted early spring, allowing them to sprout with the spring rains before the summer heat. The bulk of the seeds in this mixture need light to germinate, so you can sprinkle them on top of the soil without burying them.
CONTENTS
This hardy perennial is easy to start from seed, and it’s minty scent makes it unappealing to rabbits and deer. A full sun lover, Wild Bergamot can tolerate a range of soils, and is drought tolerant once established. It’s pom-pom like flowers are valuable to native bumble bees.
WILD BERGAMOT
Clumping, 20-30 in perennial with slim leaves resembling rosemary and white flowers. Loved by bees! Great for dry/rocky areas.
SLENDER MOUNTAIN MINT
Beautiful lavender colored flowers are a food source for bumblebees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Another hardy perennial, this flower often blooms in the first year after germinating, and self seeds easily. The strongly scented leaves makes it unappealing to deer.
ANISE HYSSOP
A prairie grass - little bluestem is very well suited to drought like conditions and dry areas. It is a host plant to many butterflies. This plant gives texture and variety to the mix, and adds seasonal interest with bronze color in the fall.