Designed for long-term ground cover and wildlife habitat, this mix provides reliable nesting structure for upland birds, erosion control on exposed sites, and a stable plant community well-suited to snowpack-driven moisture regimes.
Wheatgrass, Thickspike (1), Wheatgrass, Slender (1.7), Big Bluegrass (VNS) (1), Bluegrass, Sandberg (VNS) (0.8), Wheatgrass, Bluebunch (2). Created January 2026.
This mix focuses on what lasts in Idaho’s high country: native grasses that hold soil, compete well against invasives, and provide dependable habitat year after year.
Why this mix works
- Adapted to cool summers, long winters, and variable moisture
- Strong performers on loamy to rocky mountain soils
- Excellent for large-acreage restoration, grazing deferment, and CRP-style seedings
- Minimal maintenance once established
Ideal uses
- Grassland and meadow restoration
- CRP base or range seedings
- Upland wildlife habitat
- Post-disturbance stabilization (fire, construction, overuse)
NRCS practice fit
- Conservation Cover (327)
- Prescribed Grazing (528)
- Upland Wildlife Habitat Management (645)
We’ve consolidated five overlapping Eastern Idaho high-elevation grass mixes into one High Country Grassland Core Mix that meets CRP, range, and wildlife habitat needs without overloading forbs or inflating cost.
CRP / Range Grass–Forb Base Mixes
- ID PF CRP/Range Native Grass w/forbs Mix 1
- ID PF CRP/Range Native Grass w/forbs Mix 2
- ID PF CRP/Range Native Grass w/forbs Mix 3
- ID PF CRP/Range Native Grass w/forbs Mix 4
Basic CRP / Grass-Only Options
- ID PF CRP Basic 40 Point Mix – Western
- ID PF CRP Basic 50 Point Mix – Western
If you would like to order any of the retired mixes, please contact Brooke at bmorgan@pheasantsforever.org
