Built with an emphasis on brood mobility, insect production, and durable nesting structure, this mix balances upright native grasses with open ground movement important for quail chicks and other upland wildlife. Native legumes and flowering forbs provide valuable seasonal bloom, pollinator support, and insect-rich habitat throughout the growing season while maintaining strong drought tolerance and long-term stand persistence.
Includes (#s/ac): Dotted Blazingstar (0.1), Big Bluestem ‘Kaw’ (1), Little Bluestem ‘Aldous’ (0.7), Illinois Bundleflower (0.25), Partridge Pea (1), Plains Coreopsis (0.15), Purple Prairie Clover (0.4), Sideoats Grama ‘El Reno’ (1.3), Switchgrass ‘Blackwell’ (0.74), Maximilian Sunflower (0.15), Black-eyed Susan (0.1), Western Wheatgrass (1), and Canada Wildrye (0.7). Updated May 2026.
Ideal For
- SAFE habitat projects
- Quail and upland bird habitat
- Brood cover and nesting habitat
- Pollinator-friendly wildlife plantings
- Rolling Plains and Central Texas restoration
- Conservation and ranch habitat improvements
Benefits
- Provides diverse brood habitat and nesting structure for quail and other upland wildlife
- Supports pollinators and beneficial insects with season-long bloom diversity
- Native warm-season bunchgrasses create durable long-term cover and screening habitat
- Legumes and broadleaf species improve insect production critical for brood rearing
- Adapted to Rolling Plains rainfall patterns, drought conditions, and variable soil types
- Combines upright structure with open ground movement important for chick mobility
- Suitable for SAFE, wildlife habitat, and conservation-focused restoration projects
- Provides seasonal forage, loafing cover, and habitat diversity for multiple wildlife species
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
- Broadcast seeding may require cultipacking or light incorporation
- Mow during establishment if annual weeds exceed desired canopy height
- Periodic disturbance such as prescribed fire, light disking, or rotational management may help maintain plant diversity and brood habitat structure over time
- Some annual and short-lived species may establish quickly during the first growing season while perennial grasses and long-lived native forbs continue developing over time
