Transform Soggy Spots into a Thriving Native Rain Garden

GardenGenius™ Soggy Soil Wildflower Seed Tin — the ideal solution for planting Ecoregion 8 native wildflowers that thrive in wet soil conditions. Perfect for rain gardens at least 10 ft from your home’s foundation, this 3-species mix supports pollinators, enhances biodiversity, and adds vibrant seasonal color. Each tin contains >12 seeds of each species — Cardinal Flower, Autumn Sneezeweed, and Great Blue Lobelia — for a total of >36 seeds, plus nutrient-rich grow media and a detailed garden layout plan. It's best to plant these in the fall, but you can artificially cold stratify these to plant them in spring.

What’s Inside the Tin

• Seeds of 3 native wildflower species:
  • Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) — toxic to pets; requires cold stratification and light for germination
  • Autumn Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale) — toxic to pets; keystone plant for Ecoregion 8 supporting ~5 pollen specialist bee species
  • Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) — toxic to pets; requires cold stratification and light for germination
• 3 Growth Media Pucks — organic, nutrient-rich medium to boost germination and growth

Why Gardeners Love This Tin

• Perfect for Rain Gardens: Designed for wet soils and areas prone to standing water
• Pollinator Power: Attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial species
• Keystone Plant Benefits: Autumn Sneezeweed supports specialist pollinators critical to ecosystem health
• Native Perennials: Return year after year with minimal maintenance
• Eco-Friendly: Supports biodiversity and listed in Purdue University Publication POL-6-W

Planting Tips for Best Results

• Lobelia cardinalis & Lobelia siphilitica: Place seeds in freezer for 8 weeks before planting; press gently onto soil surface — seeds need light to germinate.
• Helenium autumnale: Bury seeds just below the soil surface.
• Choose a site with medium to wet soil and partial shade to full sun.
• Keep soil consistently moist until plants are established.
• Install rain gardens using the Indiana Rain Garden Installation Guide and Rain Garden Factsheet.

Our Guarantee

If you follow the planting directions and seeds fail to germinate, email us your address and we’ll send a free replacement seed, no questions asked.