Light native grasses provide structure without crowding flowers, while early-blooming species like golden alexander and columbine jump-start pollinator activity in spring. Mid-season favorites such as wild bergamot and mountain mint carry the mix through summer, and robust asters, goldenrods, and ironweed fuel pollinators into fall.
Milkweed, Swamp (Marsh) (0.15), Milkweed, Common (0.15), Tick-trefoil, Showy (Canada) (0.3), Tick-Trefoil, Panicledleaf, PA Ecotype (0.4), Deer Tongue Grass (0.25), Bottlebrush Grass, Eastern (0.3), Wildrye, Virginia (0.5), Bergamot, Wild (Prairie Beebalm) (0.25), Beardtongue, Foxglove (Smooth penstemon) (0.15), Mint, Narrowleaf Mountain (Slender) (0.1), Susan, Black-eyed (0.2), Bluestem, Little (VNS) (0.6), Goldenrod, Gray (Field) (Old Field) (0.1), Goldenrod, Showy (0.15), Aster, Smooth Blue (0.1), Aster, New England (0.15), Ironweed, New York (0.1), Alexander, Golden (0.2). Created January 2026.
Ideal for conservation plantings, field borders, meadows, and wildlife projects, this mix balances beauty, function, and compliance—making it a top choice for landowners and conservation planners alike.
Why This Mix Works for NRCS 327
- ≥3 bloom periods clearly met
- Multiple milkweed species included
- Native, region-appropriate species
- Light grasses that do not suppress forbs
- Strong late-season nectar for monarch migration
Recommended Use & Management
- Best sites: Upland to mesic soils, field edges, buffers, conservation plantings
- Planting window: Dormant fall (preferred) or late spring
- Year 1 management: Mow at 8–12” to control annual weeds
- Long-term: Mow or disturb ⅓ of site every 2–3 years to maintain diversity
