The mix includes a blend of cool-season native bunchgrasses selected for their adaptability to lower precipitation environments and their ability to provide reliable establishment and year-round cover. Species in this mix form a resilient grass stand suitable for use as a core planting or as a foundation for additional forb components when allowed by program specifications.
Confirm species suitability and seeding rates with your local conservation planner prior to use.
Mix Characteristics
- Designed for the Washington Palouse region
- Intended for 9"–12" annual precipitation zones
- Used by local WA PF/QF biologists in CP1 applications
- Provides soil stabilization and long-term cover
- Suitable for grass-only conservation plantings
- Compatible with drill or broadcast seeding
Species Included
Wheatgrass, Thickspike (2), Wheatgrass, Snake River (4), Fescue, Sheep (0.5), Big Bluegrass (VNS) (0.5), Bluegrass, Sandberg (VNS) (0.25). Updated January 2026.
Notes
- Intended for CP1 core grass applications
- Plant into a firm, weed-free seedbed
- Proper site preparation and weed control are critical for successful establishment
- Follow NRCS and local conservation guidance for management and maintenance
