A strong sedge–rush–wet grass foundation provides fast soil stabilization and long-term persistence, while a targeted forb component adds bloom, insect production, and habitat function through the growing season. The result is a flexible, project-friendly seed mix that performs on real-world sites: uneven moisture, variable hydrology, and maintenance-limited field conditions.
Includes (#s/ac): Milkweed, Swamp (Marsh) (0.2), Blue Joint grass (0.025), Sedge, Hop (0.2), Sedge, Pointed Broom (Lance-Fruit Oval) (0.04), Sedge, Tussock (0.05), Sedge, Fox (0.3), Buttonbush (0.02), Spikerush, Creeping (0.1), Boneset, Common (0.02), Mannagrass, Fowl (0.04), Sneezeweed (0.005), Rush, Common (0.1), Rice Cut Grass (0.1), Monkeyflower, allegheny (Square-stemmed) (0.005), Bulrush, Softstem (0.05), Woolgrass (0.05), Prairie Cord grass (0.4), Vervain, Blue (0.04), Alexander, Golden (0.15). Created January 2026.
NRCS practice fit
- 643 – Wetland Restoration
- 327 – Conservation Cover
Best uses
- Wet meadows & marshy field corners
- Floodplain edges and riparian transition zones
- Wet swales, drainageways, and saturated ditches
- Coastal plain freshwater edges/moist lowland buffers
What it delivers
- Durable wetland structure from sedges, rushes, and wetland grasses
- Pollinator and insect value for brood habitat and wildlife food webs
- Improved site stability on saturated soils and fluctuating water tables
- Season-long habitat function without needing intensive inputs
Establishment notes
Timing: dormant seed late fall–winter, or early spring on firm soils
Seeding method: drill when possible; broadcast + cultipack on soft/wet ground
Weed management: expect annuals first year; mow high if needed (avoid scalping wet soils)
Hydrology matters: best success comes from matching this mix to soils that stay moist/saturated part of the growing season
