The species composition emphasizes perennial native grasses to provide long-term site stability and ground cover, while native forbs and legumes contribute to plant diversity, pollinator resources, and wildlife habitat value. Wyoming big sagebrush is included to help restore the structural and ecological foundation of sagebrush landscapes, supporting species that rely on shrub-steppe habitat.
Sagebrush, Wyoming Big (0.25), Milkvetch, Canada (0.2), Beeplant, Rocky Mountain (0.14), Prairie Clover, White (0.24), Wheatgrass, Slender (1.4), Blanketflower (0.36), Wildrye, Basin (1.05), Flax, Lewis (0.21), Wheatgrass, Western (0.5), Penstemon, Palmer's (0.1), Bluegrass, Sandberg (VNS) (0.3), Wheatgrass, Bluebunch (1.05), Globemallow, scarlet (0.04). Updated: January 2026.
This mix is well suited for native range restoration, reclamation, and wildlife habitat projects where reestablishing sagebrush-dominated plant communities is a primary objective.
Recommended Uses
- Big sagebrush ecological sites
- Native rangeland restoration and enhancement
- Sagebrush-steppe wildlife habitat projects
- Reclamation of disturbed upland range sites
- Conservation plantings where shrub structure is desired
Not Recommended For
- Riparian or wet–mesic areas
- Extremely dry sites better suited to arid range mixes
- Pollinator-only plantings where shrub establishment is not desired
- Areas requiring rapid short-term ground cover
Confirm with your conservation planner before using this mix for NRCS-funded projects.
