Includes 13 native species of California more suited for southern regions. Balanced at a 80% forb to 20% grass ratio this mix provides flowering plants throughout the growing season. Click on mix title to place an order or to view species and rates of mix in the PF Calculator. Includes (#s/ac): Marigold, desert (0.08), Blue grama (0.1), Clarkia, Elegant (0.15), Bluedicks (0.03), Buckwheat, California (E Mohave) (0.09), Poppy, California (0.4), Gum Plant (Great Valley Gumeweed) (0.2), Sunflower, Annual (0.1), Wildrye, Basin (0.1), Monkeyflower (0.005), Baby blue eyes (0.1), Phacelia, Lacy (0.1), Bluegrass, Sandberg (VNS) (0.25). Updated January 2026.
Early-season bloomers like baby blue eyes, bluedicks, and desert marigold jump-start pollinator activity, followed by iconic California species such as California poppy, elegant clarkia, buckwheat, monkeyflower, and lacy phacelia for extended mid-season nectar and pollen. Structural native grasses including blue grama, basin wildrye, and Sandberg bluegrass provide soil stability, light nesting cover, and long-term persistence without overwhelming the forbs.
This mix is well-suited for pollinator habitat plantings, conservation buffers, upland restoration, and wildlife-friendly landscapes, and can support NRCS Pollinator Habitat (327) objectives when applied with appropriate site preparation and management.
Key Features
- Extended bloom period from spring through summer
- Balanced forb-to-grass composition for stability and diversity
- Adapted to dryland and Southern CA soil conditions
- Supports bees, butterflies, beneficial insects, and upland wildlife
Ideal Uses
- NRCS pollinator habitat plantings
- Conservation lands and restoration projects
- Field borders, buffers, and low-input landscapes
- Wildlife-friendly roadside and utility corridors
Note: All of our mixes can be customized to meet your needs.
