2025 Seed Packet
KHB is giving away native seed packets at events and presentations for patrons who would like to add native plants to their yards or container gardens. Growing native plants from seed is a cost-effective option to add biodiversity to your space.
The chosen seeds were based on availability, ability to be planted without cold stratification, and distance from our region (we tried to get a bulk number of seeds that are from populations grown close to us).
The seeds are not local ecotype seeds so they should not be spread in wild places but instead used in your yard or container garden.
Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis
- Perennial
- Sun to partial shade
- Prefers wet soil, great for rain gardens
- 5-12 foot tall shrub
- Seeds do not need to be cold stratified
- Unofficial fact: cute as a button
For more information, see the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia Buttonbush page.
Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta
- Short lived perennial (but reseeds)
- Full Sun
- Dry to moist soil
- Yellow flowers
- Seeds do not need to be cold stratified
- Unofficial fact: brings all the birds to the yard
For more information, see the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia Black-eyed Susan page.
Common Sneezeweed Helenium autumnale
- Perennial
- Full Sun
- Prefers wet soil, great for rain gardens
- Yellow flowers
- Seeds do not need to be cold stratified
- Unofficial fact: It won’t make you sneeze more than any other flower!
For more information, see the University of Texas Common Sneezeweed page.
Virginia Mountain-mint Pycnanthemum virginianum
- Perennial
- Sun to partial shade
- Prefers wet soil, great for rain gardens; planted in drier soil it won’t spread as much
- Up to 3 foot tall with white flowers
- Seeds do not need to be cold stratified
- Unofficial fact: You’ll swoon over the minty scent
For more information, see the University of Texas Virginia Mountain-mint page.
