Built specifically for low- to mid-precipitation sites, UT-2 establishes a resilient plant community that mirrors natural sagebrush-steppe conditions—providing nesting cover for upland birds, movement corridors for big game, and durable vegetation that persists under grazing and drought stress.
Unlike pollinator-only blends, this mix prioritizes true rangeland structure: bunchgrasses form the backbone, shrubs anchor the system, and forbs add diversity without overwhelming the stand.
Ricegrass, Indian (0.75), Sagebrush, Basin Big (0.2), Milkweed, Showy (0.2), Saltbush, 4 wing (0.1), Balsamroot, Arrowleaf (0.3), Beeplant, Rocky Mountain (0.2), Prairie Clover, White (0.2), Rabbitbrush, rubber (0.25), Needle and thread (0.6), Junegrass, Prairie (0.3), Winterfat (0.15), Flax, Lewis (0.35), Lupine, Silvery (0.2), Wheatgrass, Western (1), Wheatgrass, Bluebunch (1.4), Antelope bitterbrush (0.15), Coneflower, Prairie (Long-headed) (0.25), Globemallow, Monro's (0.25), Alkali sacaton (0.35), Dropseed, Sand (0.4). Created January 2026.
Why Choose This Mix
- Restores authentic sagebrush-steppe plant communities
- Provides winter browse and year-round cover for deer, elk, and upland birds
- Improves soil stability and erosion control
- Compatible with prescribed grazing systems
- Performs well on disturbed or retired cropland
- Long-term, low-maintenance once established
This mix is designed to align with common NRCS rangeland and wildlife objectives, including:
- 550 – Range Planting
- 645 – Upland Wildlife Habitat Management
- 528 – Prescribed Grazing
- 647 – Early Successional Habitat Development
Always confirm final species and rates with your local NRCS planner to ensure site-specific approval.
Establishment Notes
Planting Timing: Dormant fall or early spring seeding recommended
Method: Drill preferred; broadcast acceptable with firm seedbed
Management: Limit grazing during establishment year; light grazing thereafter improves stand longevity
Ideal Applications
- Sagebrush restoration projects
- Wildlife habitat improvement on private or public lands
- Reclamation and rangeland recovery
- Benchlands, foothills, and upland valleys
- Big game winter and transitional range
