Built to provide dependable nesting structure, erosion control, and durable long-term habitat function, this mix establishes a resilient stand of native grasses suited for CP2 and conservation-focused plantings while maintaining strong drought tolerance and stand persistence over time. The combination of warm-season grasses, cool-season support species, and native broadleaf components helps improve seasonal diversity, structure, and wildlife value throughout the planting.
Includes (#s/ac): Bluestem, Big (Kaw) (0.65), Sideoats grama (El Reno) (0.7), Prairie Clover, Purple (0.1438), Wildrye, Canada (VNS) (0.3594), Sunflower, Maximillian (0.024), Switchgrass (Blackwell) (0.2875), Wheatgrass, Western (0.6), Bluestem, Little (Aldous) (0.6). Updated May 2026.
Ideal For
- CP2 and Conservation Cover plantings
- Native grass restoration
- Wildlife nesting and screening habitat
- Erosion control and soil stabilization
- Rolling Plains and Central Texas conservation projects
- Ranch and habitat improvement projects
Benefits
- Provides durable warm-season grass structure for long-term habitat function
- Adapted to moderate rainfall environments and variable soil conditions
- Supports nesting cover and wildlife movement across native grass landscapes
- Includes native bunchgrasses selected for persistence, drought tolerance, and stand diversity
- Native broadleaf and cool-season components improve seasonal diversity and habitat value
- Suitable for conservation-focused restoration and CP2-style habitat plantings
- Creates resilient native cover with strong long-term stand stability
Best Time to Plant
Plant during dormant fall through early spring when soil moisture conditions are favorable.
Installation Notes
- Existing vegetation should be terminated prior to planting
- Drill seed ¼–½ inch deep into a firm, weed-free seedbed
- Broadcast seeding may require cultipacking or light incorporation
- Mow during establishment if annual weeds exceed desired canopy height
- Periodic disturbance such as prescribed fire or rotational management may help maintain stand vigor and diversity over time
- Native warm-season grasses may establish slowly during the first growing season while root systems develop beneath the soil surface
