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Missouri native seed Wildflowers and prairie plants form a natural bouquet at a restored Midwest prairie.
Pure Air Natives
Missouri native seed Wildflowers and prairie plants form a natural bouquet at a restored Midwest prairie.
Pure Air Natives

Dry Prairie

Seed Mixes

1000 Sq. Ft. $35.00
1/4 Acre $210.00
1/2 Acre $420.00
3/4 Acre $630.00
1 Acre $840.00

Description

The Dry Prairie native seed mix is designed for tough sites where other plantings often fail—sandy, rocky, or nutrient-poor soils with limited water. This drought-tolerant blend of native grasses, forbs, and legumes establishes quickly, creating a resilient prairie ecosystem that endures heat and dry conditions.

Thriving in full sun to partial sun, this mix not only withstands challenging environments but also provides ecological value. Deep-rooted grasses like Little Bluestem and Sideoats Grama stabilize soil and reduce erosion, while showy wildflowers such as Pale Purple Coneflower and Lanceleaf Coreopsis add seasonal color and nectar for pollinators.

Beyond pollinator attraction, the Dry Prairie mix supports year-round wildlife habitat—offering food, cover, and nesting sites for birds and beneficial insects. Its adaptability makes it an excellent choice for restoration projects, roadsides, and low-maintenance landscapes where durability is essential.

For slightly wetter or more fertile sites, consider pairing with our Mixed Height Prairie seed mix to achieve a diverse, layered planting.

Seed Details

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 12 × 12 × 12 in
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Seed Mix range map. This blend works best in zones 4 through 8.

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Composition

2024-2025 Dry Prairie Seed Mix

Details

Lbs/Acre10
PLS/Square Foot91.3
Best ForContractors, Home Gardens, Pollinators
Mix ContainsForbs, Grasses, Legumes
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Soil MoistureDry, Dry-Mesic, Mesic
BenefitsDrought Resistant, Erosion Control, Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects, Pollinators
Max Height5-6'
USDA Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Bloom ColorsBlue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flowering PeriodFall, Spring, Summer
LifespanAnnual, Biennial, Perennial

PLS stands for Pure Live Seed, an industry-standard measure of seed quality. It reflects the portion of seed in a batch that is viable and capable of germinating.

What this means for you: when you purchase 1 lb. of PLS seed, the physical weight of the seed you receive will be slightly more than 1 lb. That’s because we account for non-viable seed and natural inert material upfront, so you receive a full pound of live, plantable seed.

Many companies sell bulk seed by total weight, which can include filler and non-viable seed. By pricing based on PLS, we make sure you’re getting exactly what you paid for—high-quality native seed with more predictable, successful germination.

Want to dive deeper? Check out our in-depth article on what PLS is and why it matters.

Seeds & Seed Mixes:

Seeds and seed mixes ship nationwide, year-round, typically within 3–5 business days. If you need to postpone a seed mix shipment until fall, please note this in the order notes at checkout.

Live Plants:

Live plants are available year-round while inventory lasts and ship to select Midwest states due to plant health and hardiness considerations. After your order is placed, we’ll contact you to coordinate a spring shipping window, as many plants are overwintered and ship once dormancy breaks.

States we ship live plants to:
Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Iowa.

Live Stakes:

Live stakes are available by request only and must be ordered by submitting a contact form. Ordering is open seasonally from November 1 through February 28.

Live stakes ship to the same select Midwest states as live plants due to establishment requirements.