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.
Includes (#s/ac): 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
