Species selection for this mix has an emphasis on plants that offer abundant nectar and pollen across a broad bloom window. The result is a pollinator-focused mix that supports bee health, pollination services, and overall habitat diversity.
This mix is well suited for conservation plantings, wildlife habitat projects, and pollinator initiatives where bee preference and floral resources are the primary objectives.
Hyssop, Fragrant Giant(anise) (Blue Giant) (0.08), Blacksamson (Narrow-Leaved Coneflower) (0.2), Wheatgrass, Slender (0.5), Rabbitbrush, rubber (0.02), Blanketflower (0.25), Sunflower, Maximillian (0.2), Sunflower, False (Oxeye) (0.2), Bergamot, Wild (Prairie Beebalm) (0.07), Phacelia, Lacy (0.5), Bluegrass, Sandberg (VNS) (0.15), Wheatgrass, Bluebunch (0.45), Coneflower, Prairie (Long-headed) (0.25), Coneflower, Grayheaded (Yellow) (0.2), Goldenrod, Stiff (0.1), Aster, New England (0.02). Updated: January 2025
Recommended Uses
- Pollinator habitat for honey bees and native wild bees
- Conservation plantings focused on floral diversity
- Wildlife habitat projects with pollinator benefits
- Field borders, idle acres, and dedicated pollinator plantings
- Sites with adequate moisture to support diverse wildflowers
Not Recommended For
- Extremely dry or low-precipitation sites without supplemental moisture
- Riparian or seasonally flooded areas
- Grass-dominant native range restoration projects
- Sites where rapid grass cover is the primary objective
Bee Benefits
This mix includes wildflower species that are highly attractive to both honey bees and native wild bees, providing abundant nectar and pollen throughout the growing season. A diverse bloom window helps support foraging efficiency, colony health, and pollinator diversity, making this mix an excellent choice for dedicated bee habitat and pollinator-focused conservation plantings.
Confirm with your conservation planner before using this mix for NRCS-funded projects.
