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Lanceleaf Coreopsis and Foxglove Beartongue growing by wooden fence in meadow
Monarch Butterfly on Prairie Blazing Star
Clouded Sulphur butterfly on Black‑eyed Susan
Purple Coneflower in sunlight in prairie
Stiff Goldenrod (Oligoneuron rigidum) close up with monarch butterfly
Canada Milkvetch (Astragalus canadensis) flower
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) bloom close up
Lanceleaf Coreopsis and Foxglove Beartongue growing by wooden fence in meadow
Monarch Butterfly on Prairie Blazing Star
Clouded Sulphur butterfly on Black‑eyed Susan
Purple Coneflower in sunlight in prairie
Stiff Goldenrod (Oligoneuron rigidum) close up with monarch butterfly
Canada Milkvetch (Astragalus canadensis) flower
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) bloom close up

Pollinator (Forb Only)

Seed Mixes

Packet $3.00
1000 Sq. Ft. $25.00
1/4 Acre $140.00
1/2 Acre $270.00
3/4 Acre $375.00
1 Acre $500.00

Description

The Pollinator Forb Only Seed Mix is a 100% native wildflower and legume blend designed to maximize blooms and pollinator value. Unlike traditional prairie seed mixes, this mix contains no grasses or sedges, allowing flowering species to take center stage and provide abundant nectar and pollen throughout the growing season.

Adapted to full sun and dry to mesic soils, this pollinator seed mix produces a succession of blooms from spring through fall. Species such as Golden Alexanders, Lanceleaf Coreopsis, Purple Coneflower, Prairie Blazing Star, and New England Aster provide season-long resources for native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects. The diverse mix of flowers also creates excellent habitat value while adding vibrant color to the landscape.

This mix is perfect for pollinator gardens, prairie restorations, field borders, and for adding floral diversity to existing grass-dominated plantings. Because every species contributes a different texture and color, it is an excellent choice for landowners seeking maximum pollinator impact per square foot.

For a pollinator mix that includes native grasses for additional structure and wildlife cover, consider our Beneficial Bee Blend or Budget Prairie Mix.

Range Map

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

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Composition

Pollinator (Forbs Only) Seed Mix Composition
Common Name (Latin Name) % by Weight
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) 15.4
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) 1.1
Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) 0.9
Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) 2.2
Purple Poppymallow (Callirhoe involucrata) 4.8
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium) 4.5
False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) 9.6
Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) 10.8
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) 1.8
White Wild Indigo (Baptisia alba) 3.0
Rosinweed (Silphium integrifolium) 2.1
Gray-Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) 1.4
Upright Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera) 3.2
Illinois Bundleflower (Desmanthus illinoensis) 9.1
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) 7.2
Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) 4.7
Stiff Goldenrod (Oligoneuron rigidum / Solidago rigida) 1.6
New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) 0.5
Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta) 1.8
Tickseed Sunflower (Bidens aristosa) 3.4
Ashy Sunflower (Helianthus mollis) 1.3
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve) 0.4
Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) 3.7
Canada Milkvetch (Astragalus canadensis) 3.7

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Details

Lbs/Acre7.35
PLS/Square Foot46.3
Best ForContractors, Home Gardens, Monarchs, Pollinators
Mix ContainsForbs, Forbs ONLY, Legumes
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Soil MoistureDry, Dry-Mesic, Mesic
BenefitsBees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Max Height7-8'
USDA Zones4 - 8
Bloom ColorsBlue, Purple, White, Yellow
Flowering PeriodFall, Spring, Summer
LifespanAnnual, Biennial, 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.