Stover Seed- Regional Native Pollinator Mixture
In collaboration with Stover Seed, these REGIONAL - NATIVE - POLLINATOR WILDFLOWER MIXTURES are the foundation for building your Bee Friendly Garden. The mission of Bee Friendly Gardening is to help people play a bigger role in the health of pollinators and the planet. Over 85% of U.S. households have an outdoor living space. If many of those households created much needed habitat, together we could have a big impact. Your space can support pollinators and other wildlife - no yard, garden, balcony, or window box is too small!
With no risk of introducing invasive plants into your local ecosystem, our mixtures promote the health of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. Each carefully formulated mix contains colorful, native wildflowers where species are in bloom during the spring, summer, and fall*—adding beauty to your landscape throughout the growing season!
*Species contained in these mixes are native to the region presented, though are not necessarily known to be widely distributed in each individual state. These mixes were designed to bloom across 3 seasons when possible. Depending on availability, species of equal attributes may be substituted in the mixes.
A portion of the sales of this wildflower mix is donated to Pollinator Partnership’s Bee Friendly Gardening Program to assist in our mission.
Botanical Bee Blend™
Blooms for Mason Bees is a project made possible by the USDA-funded grant for Sustainable Agriculture and Research Education. Mason bees are gentle creatures and powerful pollinators native to North America, playing an integral part in natural, agricultural and urban ecosystems.
The Osmia Bee Company has designed a seed mix to support springtime pollinators — particularly mason bees. The blue orchard bee (Osmia lignaria) is the most agriculturally important species in North America; they rapidly pollinate edible plants like apples, almonds, cherries, pears, raspberries, and so much more.
When we started this project, no springtime seed mix had been developed for Midwestern pollinators. We changed that! We deployed mason bees and shelters across Ohio to collect and analyze the pollen collected. This told us which flowering plants mason bees are using to survive and reproduce so we can plant more of them! With the help of our friends at Ohio Prairie Nursery, we developed a seed mix of annual and perennial plants for farmers, orchardists, backyard gardeners, and anyone who wants to support and conserve native bees.
Shop Botanical Bee Blend™Habitat Hero Plant Kits
These kits offer a convenient way to create vibrant, pollinator-friendly landscapes for gardens of all sizes, from small urban spaces to larger backyard projects. These kits are designed around the Native Pollinator Garden Recipe Cards and are customized for different regions across the country, ensuring that each selection of plants is well-suited to local growing conditions.
In addition to promoting ecological wellness in your own garden, the Habitat Hero plant kits contribute to a broader mission. For every four plants purchased, one plant will be donated to a garden scholarship fund that supports education, improves access to native plants, and fosters community engagement in pollinator habitat enhancement. This initiative helps to expand the reach of pollinator-friendly gardening and encourages a deeper connection to nature and environmental responsibility.