Designed for: Western Oklahoma • Plains & mixed-grass prairie • Roadsides • Margins • Conservation acreage
The result is a cost-efficient, forb-forward planting that still supports monarchs, native bees, and beneficial insects — ideal for large acreage projects or price-sensitive conservation programs.
Includes (PLS#s/ac): Meadow Garlic (Wild Garlic) (0.03), Leadplant (0.25), Milkweed, Butterfly (Butterflyweed) (0.03), Milkweed, Whorled (0.02), Indigo, Blue Wild (0.2), Coreopsis, Plains (0.8), Prairie Clover, White (0.3), Illinois Bundleflower (Prairie Mimosa) (0.15), Blacksamson (Narrow-Leaved Coneflower) (0.15), Indian blanket (0.5), Prairie Verbena (0.05), Sunflower, Annual (0.5), Lespedeza, Roundhead (Bushclover) (0.3), Blazingstar, Dotted (Gayfeather) (0.05), Mint, Lemon (0.1), Primrose, Pink Evening (0.2), Coneflower, Prairie (Long-headed) (0.35), Germander (0.1), Vervain, Hoary (0.2). Updated January 2026.
Habitat & Wildlife Benefits
- Strong nectar and pollen resources for monarch butterflies
- High insect production for quail, turkey, and upland birds
- Extended bloom window from early summer through fall
- Native forb structure compatible with managed grazing systems
- Works well as a stand-alone pollinator planting or as an overlay with existing grasses
Site Adaptation
- Best suited for western Oklahoma plains and prairie soils
- Performs well on loams, sandy loams, and lighter upland soils
- Tolerates drought, heat, and low-input management
- Not intended for irrigated or mesic meadow sites
Seeding & Establishment
Target seeding rate: ~5.5–6.0 PLS lbs per acre
Seeding method: Drill preferred; broadcast with light soil contact acceptable
Planting window: Late fall dormant seeding or early spring
Minimal inputs: mow or manage weeds during establishment year only
This mix is commonly suitable for conservation programs including:
- NRCS 327 — Conservation Cover
- NRCS 645 — Upland Wildlife Habitat Management
- Pollinator enhancements under EQIP & CSP
- Roadside, utility, and edge-of-field habitat plantings
Always confirm final species acceptance with your local NRCS office.
Why Choose this mix?
- Lower per-acre cost for large or multi-field projects
- Reduced reliance on high-priced or limited-availability species
- Maintains strong monarch and pollinator function
- Ideal for agencies, NGOs, and landowners balancing habitat goals with budget constraints
