Built with an emphasis on monarch support, pollinator diversity, and meadow-style structure, this mix establishes a colorful stand of native wildflowers while maintaining enough native grass structure for stability, wildlife use, and long-term persistence. The restrained grass component helps maintain open growing conditions that allow milkweed and flowering species to remain visible and productive over time.
Includes (#s/ac): Milkweed, Swamp (Marsh) (0.05), Milkweed, Showy (0.03), Milkweed, Butterfly (Butterflyweed) (0.08), Sideoats grama (El Reno) (0.4), Partridge Pea (0.4), Coreopsis, Lanceleaf (sand) (0.15), Prairie Clover, White (0.25), Prairie Clover, Purple (0.2), Sunflower, Maximillian (0.1), Blazingstar, Dotted (Gayfeather) (0.05), Flax, Lewis (0.12), Switchgrass (Alamo) (0.15), Coneflower, Prairie (Long-headed) (0.15), Susan, Black-eyed (0.05), Bluestem, Little (Aldous) (0.5), 0 (2.68). Updated May 2026.
Ideal For
- Monarch butterfly habitat
- Pollinator-focused native plantings
- Prairie and meadow restoration
- Wildlife-friendly landscaping
- Conservation buffers and habitat strips
- Ranches, homesteads, and acreage improvements
Benefits
- Includes multiple native milkweed species that support monarch butterflies throughout their lifecycle
- Provides diverse bloom timing from spring through fall for pollinators and beneficial insects
- Open meadow structure helps maintain flowering diversity and pollinator visibility over time
- Native legumes improve pollinator value while supporting soil health and nitrogen fixation
- Native bunchgrasses provide stand stability without overwhelming flowering species
- Supports bees, butterflies, songbirds, and beneficial wildlife species
- Adapted to Texas prairie and grassland growing conditions with strong drought tolerance once established
- Creates visually attractive native flowering habitat with long-term ecological value
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 shallowly at approximately ⅛–¼ inch depth into a firm, weed-free seedbed
- Broadcast seeding may require cultipacking or light incorporation for good seed-to-soil contact
- Avoid excessive grass competition during establishment to encourage forb and milkweed development
- Mow during establishment if annual weeds exceed desired canopy height
- Some annual and short-lived species may establish quickly during the first growing season while perennial species continue developing over time
- Periodic disturbance such as prescribed fire or rotational management may help maintain flowering diversity and meadow structure long term
