This mix emphasizes salt-tolerant, drought-resilient grasses and shrubs that establish reliably under extreme soil chemistry while providing critical wildlife cover, erosion control, and long-term site stability. Select native forbs are included to support pollinators without compromising persistence in harsh conditions.
These species perform best in basin bottoms, desert benches, saline rangeland, and disturbed sites where soil salinity, low organic matter, and limited moisture restrict plant options.
Includes (#s/ac): Ricegrass, Indian (0.45), Saltbush, 4 wing (0.5), Beeplant, Rocky Mountain (0.3), Saltgrass (0.6), Ephedra, Nevada (0.1), Rabbitbrush, rubber (0.35), Salt Heliotrope (0.2), Needle and thread (0.35), Winterfat (0.25), Flax, Lewis (0.25), Galleta Grass (0.5), Coneflower, Prairie (Long-headed) (0.3), Globemallow, Monro's (0.25), Alkali sacaton (0.8). Created January 2026.
Primary uses
- Wildlife habitat on saline or alkaline soils
- Range and basin restoration
- Soil stabilization and erosion control
- Reclamation of disturbed desert sites
NRCS practice compatibility
- Conservation Cover (327)
- Upland Wildlife Habitat Management (645)
- Range Planting (550)
- Critical Area Planting (342)
Why choose this mix
- Proven performance on saline and alkali soils
- Strong winter cover and structure for wildlife
- Low-maintenance, long-term persistence
- Designed specifically for Utah desert basins—not adapted from upland mixes
Best seeding practices
- Dormant fall seeding recommended
- Drill or broadcast with good soil contact
- Avoid excessive seeding rates—this mix is designed for survival, not density
