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orangenavy OP t1_jdp8l9v wrote

Reply to comment by surfratmark in Where can I find native wild flowers/grass seeds by orangenavy

Thanks. Do you know what native plants require little care? I'm hoping for something I can just spread seeds with little to no care. I am not very good at planting, and not a lot of availability to do so either.

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surfratmark t1_jdp9a6n wrote

Most natives don't require much care, this is their home environment so not much to it as long as they get the required sun. The amount of sun will dictate what seed to get. I'd say any of the asters, bee balms, golden rods, cone flowers and Joe pye weed would be easy enough.

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LadyGreyIcedTea t1_jdpacqn wrote

We didn't grow them from seed but we bought some native mint plants at Allandale Farm in Brookline in 2021 and it spread everywhere. I think we planted 3 plants and last year we had like 40.

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surfratmark t1_jdpcgwz wrote

Thats good to hear, Broad Mountain Mint is one that I am looking to plant this year.

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Hottakesincoming t1_jdqfz4u wrote

I've tried both ways and I've decided that planting actual plants is much easier, albeit much more expensive, than seeds. Most large nurseries now sell a native plant brand and some natives are widely sold so if you do research there are more options than you'd think.

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