Ernst Conservation Seeds

Ernst Seeds understands the unique needs of bioengineering site construction. Their material is grown, processed, and delivered to minimize on-site installation labor and maximize survival.

Monarda fistulosa (Wild Bergamot) is a mid to late summer blooming species that provides nectar to bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and hawkwing hummingbird moths.

Ernst Seeds grows, processes, and sells hundreds of species of native and naturalized seeds. They know how to harvest these species and grow them in a production environment and how to help the customer replicate that success in their applications. With their experience and knowledge, Ernst Seeds continues...

We supply high quality native and naturalized plant seeds, mixes and live plant materials for all your sustainable landscaping, habitat, erosion control and stormwater management needs.

Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Milkweed) will attract butterflies & hummingbirds and it provides essential food for monarch butterfly caterpillars.

Juncus effusus (Soft Rush) is a species that provides spawning grounds for bluegills in shallow water and a source of food and cover for songbirds and waterfowl.

Offering our Iris versicolor (Blue Flag) with its early summer bloom - Just one of several of our species to add color and texture to detention basins and wetlands.

Over the years, Ernst Conservation Seeds has helped many customers with seeding and planting problems of great diversity. With over 400 species of native and naturalized seeds, we can meet your project needs for wetland sites and more.

Ernst Conservation Seeds supplies high quality native and naturalized plant seeds, mixes and live plant products for restoration, beautification, reclamation and conservation.

Panicum rigidulum (Redtop Panic Grass) is a decorative warm season grass that is commonly found in the southeastern U.S. and is a component of many of our new mixes.

Wattles, also known as fascines, are living branches bound together in long tubular bundles. When placed in shallow trenches across the slope of a bank, these structures provide protection from erosion and create a sediment trap. This material provides immediate bank support even prior to root growth...

Penstemon laevigatus (Appalachian Beardtongue) is a great showy flowering species for full sun to partially shaded meadows. This species grows to 4' tall and blooms from May to June.

Saucer sized blossoms of Hibiscus moscheutos (Crimsoneyed Rosemallow) enhance the beauty of wetlands throughout much of the mid-Atlantic region. To order or request a tour contact Ernst Conservation Seeds (sales@ernstseed.com).

Rattlesnake Master and other southeastern species are now available at Ernst Conservation Seeds.

For use along streams and rivers, consider Chasmanthium latifolium (River Oats), an attractive native grass that tolerates shade or full sun. Great for buffer strips!

Riparian buffers provide important habitat for many amphibians, birds, mammals, and fish who rely on the plants in these areas, and they play a vital role in improving water quality. When designing riparian buffers or detention basins, contact Ernst Conservation Seeds for your seed or bioengineering needs.

Aster novae-angliae (New England Aster) provides fall color in perennial wildflower plantings. One of the many flowers that might be used in a LEED landscape.

Helenium flexuosum (Purplehead Sneezeweed), provides summer color for moist soils in full to partial sun. This species blooms May to August and grows 1.0 - 3.0 Ft tall.

Baptisia albescens (Spiked Wild Indigo) is an attractive species used in native meadows in the southeastern United States. Native pollinators are attracted to its white blossoms in spring.

Add a sweet fragrance to your meadow mixes with Pycnanthemum incanum (Hoary Mountainmint).

Help increase the population of Monarch butterflies by planting a milkweed species such as Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata).

We supply high quality native and naturalized plant seeds, mixes and live plant materials for all your sustainable landscaping, pollinator habitat, erosion control and stormwater management needs.

We supply high quality native and naturalized plant seeds, mixes and live plant materials for all your sustainable landscaping, pollinator habitat, erosion control and stormwater management needs.