Perennial native grasses once dominated the prairies of the Upper Midwest. Reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet tall, this mix will provide excellent deer and upland bird cover and food. Pollinators will love this blend of seed as it is designed to have flowers blooming throughout the growing season. Mix includes big bluestem, sideoats grama, Canada wild rye, switchgrass, little bluestem, indiangrass and a mix of 12 wildflowers.

Summary of Wildlife Benefits

• Provides diverse food sources (seeds, nectar, and foliage) for birds, pollinators, and small mammals.

• Offers year-round cover and nesting habitat for ground-nesting birds and other wildlife.

• Enhances soil health, reduces erosion, and supports biodiversity.

Native Grass & Wildflower Refuge is a low-maintenance, ecologically beneficial mix that creates a vibrant habitat for wildlife and pollinators while promoting conservation and sustainability.

Seeding Depth:1/4 - 1/2 inch.
Seeding Date: Spring or Fall.
Seeding Rate: 8-10 lbs/acre.
Size: 2.5 lbs pure live seed (will seed approximately 1/4 acre) or 50 lb bulk

20% Big Bluestem, 10% Sideoats Grama, 10% Canada Wild Rye, 20% Switchgrass, 10% Little Bluestem, 10% Indiangrass, 20% Wildflowers (Smooth Blue Aster, Canada Milk Vetch, Partridge Pea, White Prairie Clover, Purple Prairie Clover, Ox-eye Sunflower, Wild Bergamot, Long-headed Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Stiff Goldenrod, Hoary Vervain, and Golden Alexanders).