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Native pasture seed mix featuring native grasses and wildflowers for rotational grazing, soil health, and wildlife habitat
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) bloom close up
Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) displaying bright yellow flowers and feathery compound leaves in a native prairie
White Prairie Clover bloom close up
Showy Tick Trefoil close up picture of pink and purple blooms in summer
Native pasture seed mix featuring native grasses and wildflowers for rotational grazing, soil health, and wildlife habitat
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) bloom close up
Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) displaying bright yellow flowers and feathery compound leaves in a native prairie
White Prairie Clover bloom close up
Showy Tick Trefoil close up picture of pink and purple blooms in summer

Native Pasture

Seed Mixes

1000 Sq. Ft. $35.00
1/4 Acre $120.00
1/2 Acre $220.00
3/4 Acre $320.00
1 Acre $400.00

Description

The Native Pasture Seed Mix is designed for managed grazing systems and landowners looking for a more resilient alternative to traditional pasture seed. Combining native grasses with grazing-compatible forbs and legumes, this mix provides forage while helping improve soil health, drought tolerance, and overall pasture diversity.

Adapted to full sun and dry to mesic soils, it performs well in rotational grazing systems and multi-use landscapes. Deep-rooted native species help stabilize soil, reduce erosion, and stay productive during dry periods, while legumes naturally contribute nitrogen to the soil.

Beyond its grazing value, this mix supports pollinators, ground-nesting birds, and other wildlife, creating a pasture that works for both livestock and the surrounding ecosystem. Whether you’re establishing a new pasture or improving an existing one, the Native Pasture Seed Mix offers a practical way to combine forage production with long-term land stewardship.

Looking for a taller, more prairie-like planting? Consider our Pioneer Prairie Mix. If erosion control is a primary concern, explore our Erosion Control Mix for additional soil stabilization on slopes and disturbed areas.

Pro Tip: Not all native seed mixes are intended for livestock pasture. Many prairie restoration and pollinator mixes contain species such as Milkweeds, Cardinal Flower, Rattlesnake Master, and Prairie Blazing Star that are valuable for wildlife habitat but provide little forage value for grazing animals. Some species may also contain compounds that can be harmful if consumed in large quantities. If livestock forage is a priority, choose a mix specifically designed for managed grazing, such as our Native Pasture Seed Mix.

Range Map

Seed Mix range map. This blend works best in zones 4 through 8.

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Composition

Native Pasture Seed Mix Composition
Common Name (Latin Name) % by Weight
Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) 11.1
Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) 8.5
Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) 8.1
Western Wheatgrass (Elymus smithii) 10.4
Slender Wheatgrass (Elymus trachycaulus) 10.4
Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides) 11.1
Cluster Fescue (Festuca paradoxa) 0.7
Canada Wildrye (Elymus canadensis) 4.4
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) 7.4
Prairie Junegrass (Koeleria macrantha) 0.4
Sand Lovegrass (Eragrostis trichodes) 0.7
Rough Dropseed (Sporobolus clandestinus) 0.7
Sand Dropseed (Sporobolus cryptandrus) 0.4
Virginia Wildrye (Elymus virginicus) 4.8
Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis) 3.3
Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides) 2.2
White Prairie Clover (Dalea candida) 2.2
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) 3.0
Roundhead Lespedeza (Lespedeza capitata) 1.1
Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) 5.9
Illinois Bundleflower (Desmanthus illinoensis) 1.9
Showy Ticktrefoil (Desmodium canadense) 1.1

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Details

Lbs/Acre13.5
PLS/Square Foot74.49
Best ForHome Gardens, Wildlife/Conservations
Mix ContainsForbs, Grasses, Legumes
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Soil MoistureDry, Dry-Mesic, Mesic
BenefitsErosion Control, Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Pollinators, Small Mammals
Max Height7-8'
USDA Zones4 - 8
Bloom ColorsBlue, Purple, White, Yellow
Flowering PeriodFall, Late Spring, Summer
LifespanAnnual, Perennial

Seeds & Seed Mixes:

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

Live Plants:

Live plants are available year-round while inventory lasts and ship to all states except California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, and Hawaii. 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.

Estimated shipping for 2026 plant orders begins in mid-April, weather permitting.

If you’re looking to secure plants in advance or need larger quantities for a project, we offer contract growing options. Contact us to discuss your needs and request a quote. Additional species not listed online may also be available through contract grow.

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. A minimum of 100 stakes per order is required, with at least 25 stakes per species.

Live stakes ship only to the following states: Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Iowa.

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.