601: Basin Bottom Mix

The wet-site counterpart to our Basin Slope Mix, built specifically for the standing water and poor drainage typical of a basin bottom or obligate wetland mitigation site.

Mix Overview

Fox sedge, shallow sedge, and hop sedge form a dense wetland-sedge base, joined by Virginia wild-rye, deertongue grass, soft rush, and woolgrass for additional wetland structure. Swamp milkweed, common boneset, coastal plain Joe-Pye weed, common sneezeweed, and blue lobelia round out the forb component, adding pollinator and wildlife value to a planting built primarily to tolerate sustained standing water. Pair with our Basin Slope Mix for the drier ground along the same basin's slopes and berms.

Application

• Obligate wetland mitigation sites
• Stormwater basin bottoms with sustained standing water
• Detention and retention pond centers and low points
• Wetland restoration on consistently saturated ground

Growing Conditions / Specification Data

• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Site Conditions: Standing water; obligate wetland conditions
• Recommended Seeding Rate: 10 lbs. per acre
• Mix Type: Native wetland sedge, rush, and wildflower blend for basin bottoms

Planting Guidance

Best seeded into a prepared, weed-free seedbed in spring or late fall on sites with standing or consistently saturated water. Light raking or rolling after seeding improves soil-to-seed contact. Pair with a drier-site mix on adjacent slopes for a complete basin planting.

Please allow 3 business days for all seed orders.

*Mix design and pricing are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of current and future products. Changes to the mix will not affect its function. Mixes are pre-mixed unless otherwise requested.*