The mix performs well on well-drained to poorly drained soils and is especially well-suited for sites with moderate to high weed pressure, broadcast applications, or dormant fall seedings where additional seed density improves stand establishment.
Mix Summary
Includes (#s/ac): Yarrow (0.05), Hyssop, Fragrant Giant(anise) (Blue Giant) (0.03), Bluestem, Big (VNS) (1), Milkweed, Common (0.05), Milkweed, Butterfly (Butterflyweed) (0.05), Partridge Pea (1), Coreopsis, Lanceleaf (sand) (0.2), Coneflower, Purple (0.25), Joe Pye Weed, Spotted (0.02), Boneset, Common (0.02), Sneezeweed (0.1), Sunflower, Annual (0.2), Flax, blue (0.1), Lobelia, great blue (0.02), Bergamot, Wild (Prairie Beebalm) (0.15), Beardtongue, Foxglove (Smooth penstemon) (0.03), (), Mint, Mountain (Common) (Virginia) (0.02), Coneflower, Prairie (Long-headed) (0.2), Susan, Black-eyed (0.125), Bluestem, Little (VNS) (1.5), Goldenrod, Gray (Field) (Old Field) (0.02), Goldenrod, Showy (0.01), Indiangrass (local or vns) (0.8), Aster, New England (0.01), Spiderwort, Ohio (Common) (0.05), Clover, Crimson (0.4), Vervain, Blue (0.1), Culver's Root (0.015), Alexander, Golden (0.1). Updated January 2026.
Grasses: 3 species
14.32 seeds/ft² (23.78%)
Wildflowers: 24 species
45.89 seeds/ft² (76.22%)
Legumes: 2 species
3.28 seeds/ft²
Base Seeding Rate: 6.62 PLS lbs/acre
Total Diversity: 29 species
Total Density: 60.21 seeds/ft²
Planting Guidance
- Recommended for broadcast seeding, dormant planting, or sites with elevated weed pressure
- Suitable for:
- Conservation plantings
- CP42 pollinator habitat
- Field borders
- Idle land conversions
- Wildlife habitat projects
CRP/Program Use
If purchasing this mix for a CRP CP42 or NRCS program, please confirm eligibility, seeding rates, and planting specifications with your local USDA service center prior to planting.
