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Pure Air Natives

Prairie Grass Matrix-All Season

Seed Mixes

1/4 Acre $65.00
1/2 Acre $125.00
3/4 Acre $190.00
1 Acre $250.00
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Description

The Prairie Grass Matrix native seed mix is a grass-only blend designed to provide the backbone of a healthy prairie. This mix establishes a dense root system that anchors soil, improves water infiltration, and reduces erosion, while the upright grass structure offers year-round habitat and support for surrounding wildflowers.

Thriving in full to partial sun, this mix adapts to a wide range of soils—from dry to moist—making it a reliable choice for both restoration projects and low-maintenance landscapes. Its combination of warm-season grasses ensures steady growth throughout the summer, while cool-season species fill in early and late in the year for season-long stability.

Beyond erosion control, this mix creates valuable cover for wildlife and a durable foundation for pollinator plantings. For added color and pollinator support, consider pairing with the Mixed Height Prairie seed mix for a diverse, layered habitat.

Seed Details

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 12 × 12 × 12 in

Range Map

Seed Mix range map. This blend works best in zones 3 through 9.

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Composition

Prairie-Grass-Matrix-All-Season

Details

Lbs/Acre10
PLS/Square Foot42.35
Best ForContractors, Home Gardens, Wildlife/Conservations
Mix ContainsGrasses, Grasses ONLY
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Soil MoistureDry, Dry-Mesic, Mesic, Wet-Mesic, Wet
BenefitsBirds, Butterflies, Insects, Small Mammals
Max Height7-8'
USDA Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bloom ColorsN/A
Flowering PeriodN/A
LifespanPerennial

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.

Here are some good resources to get you started:

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.

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