Unlike dry-side or upland prairie mixes, this mix reflects the cool, moisture-driven plant communities of western Oregon, emphasizing sedges, rushes, tufted hairgrass, and other species that persist under winter saturation and spring flooding. This mix fills a major gap for ODFW projects, watershed councils, land trusts, and NRCS wetland practices, offering a clean, compliant option for wet prairie restoration where traditional meadow mixes fail.
Sedge, nebraska (0.25), Sedge, Pointed Broom (Lance-Fruit Oval) (0.4), Clarkia, Farewell to Spring (0.15), Clarkia, Wine Cup (0.15), Tufted Hair Grass (1.5), Slender Hairgrass (0.75), Poppy, California (0.1), Rush, Baltic (0.75), Rush, Common (0.5), Rice Cut Grass (0.25), Lupine, Bigleaf (0.3), Primrose, Common Evening (0.2), Softstem Bulrush (0.25). Created January 2026.
Primary Uses
- Wet prairie restoration
- Floodplain and slough edges
- Beaver meadow vegetation
- Amphibian and pollinator habitat
- Wetland buffers and transition zones
Design Intent
- Strong wet-soil tolerance (seasonal flooding, high water tables)
- Sedge–rush–grass backbone for structure and erosion control
- Forb component for pollinator diversity and seasonal bloom
- Persistent, low-maintenance native cover once established
NRCS Practice Alignment
- 643 – Wetland Restoration
- 327 – Conservation Cover
Suitable for projects requiring:
- Native hydrophytic vegetation
- Long-term wetland stability
- Wildlife and pollinator functionality
- Compliance with NRCS and watershed restoration standards
Always confirm final species approval with your local NRCS planner.
Where This Mix Will Excel:
- Willamette Valley wet prairies
- Floodplain benches and oxbows
- Low-gradient stream corridors
- Seasonally inundated pasture conversions
- Conservation easements and mitigation sites
Not recommended for dry uplands or sites without consistent soil moisture.
Why choose this mix:
- Designed specifically for western Oregon wet systems
- Aligns cleanly with NRCS 643 requirements
- Reduces failures seen with upland prairie mixes in wet soils
- Supports amphibians, insects, and wetland-edge wildlife
- Ideal for agency, NGO, and grant-funded restoration projects
Establishment Notes:
- Best seeded late fall through early winter for natural stratification
- Performs well with minimal soil disturbance
- Avoid aggressive weed competition during year one
- Expect full structural development by years 2–3
