Built around native bunchgrasses and flowering species adapted to semi-arid environments, this mix emphasizes wildlife mobility, brood habitat structure, seasonal bloom diversity, and long-term resilience under low-moisture conditions. The restrained grass component helps maintain open ground and flowering diversity while still providing enough structure for nesting cover, erosion control, and stand persistence.
Includes (#s/ac): Fourwing Saltbush (0.1), Sideoats Grama ‘El Reno’ (0.5), Partridge Pea (0.3), Plains Coreopsis (0.15), White Prairie Clover (0.15), Purple Prairie Clover (0.15), Indian Blanket (0.2), Annual Sunflower (0.08), Maximilian Sunflower (0.1), Green Sprangletop (0.35), Prairie Coneflower (0.15), Little Bluestem ‘Aldous’ (0.4), Plains Bristlegrass (0.15), and Sand Dropseed (0.2). Updated May 2026.
Ideal For
- Quail and upland bird habitat
- Pollinator-focused native plantings
- Dryland wildlife restoration
- Ranches, homesteads, and recreational properties
- Sandy, rocky, and low-moisture sites
Benefits
- Designed specifically for South Texas and semi-arid brush country conditions
- Provides diverse brood habitat structure for quail and upland birds
- Supports pollinators, songbirds, and beneficial insects with diverse seasonal bloom periods
- Open native bunchgrass structure helps maintain forb diversity and wildlife mobility
- Includes drought-tolerant native grasses and flowering species adapted to harsh growing conditions
- Fourwing saltbush adds browse value and long-term drought resilience
- Combines wildlife food, nesting structure, and pollinator habitat in a single planting
- Provides a visually attractive native habitat planting with strong ecological function
Best Time to Plant
Plant during dormant fall through spring when soil moisture conditions are favorable. Warm-season establishment is often best following seasonal rainfall events.
Installation Notes
- Existing vegetation should be terminated prior to planting
- Drill shallowly into a firm, weed-free seedbed at approximately ⅛–¼ inch depth
- Broadcast seeding may require cultipacking or light incorporation for good seed-to-soil contact
- Avoid excessive planting depth, especially for smaller-seeded native species
- Some species may establish more slowly while deeper-rooted perennial species develop long-term persistence
- Periodic disturbance or rotational management may help maintain stand diversity and open habitat structure over time
- Designed for native wildlife habitat and long-term ecological function rather than manicured appearance
