The blend emphasizes upright bunchgrass structure and broadleaf diversity to promote insect production, chick mobility, nesting concealment, and year-round habitat function while maintaining strong establishment potential on fertile Blackland and East Texas sites.
Includes (#s/ac): Dotted Blazingstar (0.15), Big Bluestem ‘Kaw’ (1.4), Little Bluestem ‘Aldous’ (1), Lanceleaf Coreopsis (0.3), Illinois Bundleflower (0.35), Partridge Pea (0.5), Purple Prairie Clover (0.25), Sideoats Grama ‘El Reno’ (0.6), Switchgrass ‘Blackwell’ (0.7), Maximilian Sunflower (0.15), Black-eyed Susan (0.1), and Virginia Wildrye (0.4). Updated May 2026.
Ideal For
- SAFE habitat projects
- Quail and upland bird habitat
- Conservation plantings
- Brood cover and nesting habitat
- Pollinator-friendly wildlife plantings
- Blackland Prairie and East Texas restoration
Benefits
- Provides diverse brood habitat and nesting structure
- Supports pollinators and beneficial insects
- Includes native legumes and wildflowers for seasonal bloom
- Warm-season bunchgrasses create long-term cover and wildlife structure
- Adapted for productive soils and moderate rainfall environments
Best Time to Plant
Plant during dormant fall through early spring when soil moisture conditions are favorable.
Installation Notes
- Existing vegetation should be terminated prior to planting
- Drill seed ¼–½ inch deep into a firm, weed-free seedbed
- Avoid excessive planting depth, especially with smaller forb species
- Broadcast seeding may require cultipacking or light incorporation
- Mow during establishment if annual weeds exceed desired canopy height
