Shady Characters, a Woodland Mix
 
A native seed mix for part shade to full shade and average soils, hand-curated by Blue Stem Natives to fill a wide range of ecological niches — varied heights, root structures, bloom times, and growth rates for a woodland planting that develops season after season.
 
Featuring 17 species, including Golden Alexanders, Hairy Beardtongue, Great Blue Lobelia, Columbine, and spring ephemerals like Spring Beauty and Dutchman's Breeches.
 
Each packet covers 100 sq ft (~70-120+ seeds/sq ft). Order 10+ for an automatic 15% discount.
 
Note: Native seeds need a cold winter to germinate — sow in fall, or fridge-store to sow next fall.
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Included in this mix*:
*species or percentages are subject to change based on availability
13.50%
COLUMBINE
Aquilegia canadensis
1.10%
HAIRY WOOD MINT
Blephilia hirsuta
0.20%
DUTCHMAN'S BREECHES
Dicentra cucullaria
5.50%
BIG-LEAVED ASTER
Eurybia macrophylla
0.15%
WILD GERANIUM
Geranium maculatum
14.50%
GREAT BLUE LOBELIA
Lobelia siphilitica
0.40%
STARRY SOLOMON'S PLUME
Maianthemum stellatum
0.20%
FAIRY CUPS/BISHOP'S CAP
Mitella diphylla
4.02%
GOLDEN GROUNDSEL
Packera aurea
16.00%
HAIRY BEARDTONGUE
Penstemon hirsutus
0.20%
KING SOLOMON'S-SEAL
Polygonatum biflorum
13.63%
WREATH GOLDENROD
Solidago caesia
9.00%
CALICO ASTER
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum
1.50%
EARLY MEADOW-RUE
Thalictrum dioicum
0.10%
SESSILE-LEAF BELLWORT
Uvularia sessilifolia
20.00%
GOLDEN ALEXANDERS
Zizia aurea