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Budget Prairie Native Grass and Wild Flowers

Budget Prairie For Pollinators

Seed Mixes

1000 Sq. Ft. $30.00
1/4 Acre $185.00
1/2 Acre $370.00
3/4 Acre $555.00
1 Acre $740.00

Description

Starting a native garden doesn’t have to be expensive or overwhelming. Our Budget Prairie native seed mix is a cost-effective way to bring the beauty and ecological value of a native prairie to your property. Blending wildflowers, grasses, sedges, and legumes, it creates habitat for pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects while adding vibrant, season-long color.

Suited for full to partial sun and adaptable to soils from dry to wet, Budget Prairie is ideal for large-scale projects or homeowners starting their first prairie planting. Key species like Black-Eyed Susan, Purple Coneflower, and Switchgrass offer both visual appeal and ecological function.

For a more visually striking, high-diversity prairie, consider the Showy Savanna Mix.

Seed Details

Weight 4.25 lbs
Dimensions 12 × 12 × 12 in
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Range Map

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

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Composition

2024-2025 Budget Prairie Seed Mix

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Details

Lbs/Acre11.31
PLS/Square Foot63.41
Best ForHome Gardens, Pollinators, Wildlife/Conservations
Mix ContainsForbs, Grasses, Legumes, Sedges
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Soil MoistureDry, Dry-Mesic, Mesic, Wet-Mesic, Wet
BenefitsBees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Max Height7-8'
USDA Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 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.