This mix is ideal for NRCS pollinator plantings, conservation projects, and private landowners who want visible results and long-term habitat value.
Milkweed, Showy (0.4), Milkweed, Butterfly (Butterflyweed) (0.15), Beeplant, Rocky Mountain (0.2), Prairie Clover, White (0.2), Prairie Clover, Purple (0.25), Blanketflower (0.4), Sunflower, Annual (0.25), Switchgrass (Blackwell) (0.3), Bluestem, Litte (Cimmaron) (0.6), Indiangrass (Cheyenne) (0.4), Globemallow, scarlet (0.15). Updated January 2026.
Why This Mix Works
- Monarch-first design with showy milkweed and diverse nectar plants
- Balanced structure — enough grass for stability, not so much that it crowds flowers
- Continuous bloom from early summer through fall
- Well-suited to Eastern Colorado soils and climate
Typical Uses
- Monarch habitat & pollinator enhancement
- Field borders, pivot corners, odd areas
- EQIP & conservation seedings
- Wildlife-friendly buffers and grasslands
Mix Highlights
- Forb-heavy blend (~75% forbs / 25% grass) for maximum nectar production
- Includes milkweed, native legumes, and long-blooming wildflowers
- Designed for low-input establishment once established
NRCS Compatibility
- NRCS Practice Code 327 – Pollinator Habitat
- Often accepted under 420 – Wildlife Habitat Planting
Always confirm final approval with your local NRCS office.
This streamlined monarch mix replaces CO PF Eastern Monarch Pollinator Mix offerings while maintaining excellent ecological performance and program compatibility. If you would like to order CO PF Eastern Monarch Pollinator Mix instead, please reach out to Brooke Morgan at bmorgan@pheasantsforever.org
