Designed for 9–12″+ precipitation zones • Intermountain West eco-type
A foundation of Indian ricegrass, basin wildrye, and sandberg bluegrass helps stabilize soils and provide structure, while beeplant, lupine, silvery, balsamroots, and evening primrose deliver consistent nectar and pollen from early spring through fall. Rabbitbrush and antelope bitterbrush provide shrub value for winter browse and long-term cover.
- Built specifically for Nevada dryland conditions
- Long-bloom window = nectar availability across seasons
- Includes woody browse + perennial grasses for durability
- Supports NRCS habitat practices (327, 645, 643, 550)
- Works for pollinator habitat, rangeland diversification, and wildlife projects
Species Included
Includes (#s/ac): Ricegrass, Indian (1.5), Balsamroot, Hookers (0.15), Balsamroot, Arrowleaf (0.08), Beeplant, Rocky Mountain (0.2), Rabbitbrush, rubber (0.1), Utah Sweetvetch (0.45), Sunflower, Annual (0.65), Wildrye, Basin (0.5), Flax, Lewis (0.2), Lupine, Silvery (0.4), Primrose, Tufted Evening (0.03), Primrose, Evening (0.06), Penstemon, Palmer's (0.05), Bluegrass, Sandberg (VNS) (0.5), Antelope bitterbrush (0.1), Globemallow, Monro's (0.03). Updated January 2026.
Installer Notes
Best Timing: Fall dormant seeding (Nov–Dec) OR very early spring before soil warms
Site Prep: Control annual grasses (cheatgrass) prior to planting; firm seedbed required
Drill Depth: Grass seed ¼–⅜″; forbs/shrubs should be surface-broadcast + pressed
- If using drill + small-seed box → mix seed with rice hulls or vermiculite for flow
- If you would like to order rice hulls, contact Brooke at bmorgan@pheasantsforever.org
This replaces these retired mixes,
- NV PF Native Pollinator Mix
- NV PF Pollinator Mix
- NV PF Mountain Big Sage Pollinator (Mix 3 / Mix 5)
If you want to order any of these mixes, also contact Brooke
