Showy annuals like California poppy, baby blue eyes, and farewell-to-spring clarkia provide vibrant spring color and immediate nectar resources for native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Perennial forbs such as yarrow, Lewis flax, and sky lupine extend bloom diversity while contributing nitrogen fixation and soil health benefits.
Structural stability and longevity are provided by native grasses including blue wildrye, big bluegrass, and Sandberg bluegrass, which help suppress weeds, protect soil, and support overwintering habitat for insects and wildlife.
Includes (#s/ac): Yarrow (0.25), Clarkia, Farewell to Spring (0.125), Clarkia, Wine Cup (0.125), Wildrye, Blue (0.6), Poppy, California (0.4), Flax, Lewis (0.4), Lupine, Sky (0.25), Baby blue eyes (0.15), Big Bluegrass (VNS) (0.18), Bluegrass, Sandberg (VNS) (0.18). Created January 2026.
This mix is well suited for:
- Pollinator habitat plantings
- Conservation buffers and restoration sites
- Naturalized meadows and open space projects
- NRCS-supported pollinator and wildlife habitat practices (site-specific approval recommended)
Key Benefits
- Native species adapted to Northern California climates
- Strong early pollinator support with staggered bloom timing
- Balanced forb-to-grass composition for durability and aesthetics
- Low water demand once established
- Best performance is achieved on well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade. Dormant fall seeding or early spring planting is recommended for optimal establishment.
Note: All of our mixes can be customized to meet your needs.
