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Early morning sunlight on blooming cardinal flower and great blue lobelia in a prairie setting
Blue Lobelia flowers blooming close up
Cardinal Flower blooming in sunny field with Black Swallowtail
Lanceleaf Coreopsis and Foxglove Beartongue growing by wooden fence in meadow
Hoary Vervain growing in meadow with monarda fistulosa and Dalea purpurea
Early morning sunlight on blooming cardinal flower and great blue lobelia in a prairie setting
Blue Lobelia flowers blooming close up
Cardinal Flower blooming in sunny field with Black Swallowtail
Lanceleaf Coreopsis and Foxglove Beartongue growing by wooden fence in meadow
Hoary Vervain growing in meadow with monarda fistulosa and Dalea purpurea

“Showy Savanna” High Diversity Prairie

Seed Mixes

1000 Sq. Ft. $85.00
1/4 Acre $425.00
1/2 Acre $850.00
3/4 Acre $1,275.00
1 Acre $1,700.00

Description

The Showy Savanna High Diversity Prairie native seed mix includes more than 40 species of wildflowers, native grasses, legumes, and sedges. It delivers continuous color and habitat from late spring through fall. Designed for prairie restoration, pollinator habitat, and savanna projects, it performs best in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to medium-wet through medium-dry soils.

A high-diversity blend and strong seeding rate make this a resilient, highly showy mix. Blooms occur at multiple heights, creating season-long interest across the planting. Species like Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica), and Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) provide structure, color, and reliable habitat.

This mix is built for biodiversity. It attracts bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and songbirds, while dense grasses help suppress weeds and stabilize soil. Expect a dynamic planting that shifts over time, with new species and bloom patterns appearing each season.

The varied heights create layered habitat and a natural look. For more grass coverage, consider our Savanna Blend seed mix. For shadier spots near forests, try the Woodland Edge Blend.

Range Map

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

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Composition

Showy Savanna High Diversity Prairie Seed Mix Composition
Common Name (Latin Name) % by Weight
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) 5.3
Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) 5.4
Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis) 0.1
River Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) 0.6
Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) 5.9
Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) 1.2
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) 4.1
Virginia Wildrye (Elymus virginicus) 6.4
Canada Wildrye (Elymus canadensis) 3.7
Composite Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) 0.3
Fox Sedge (Carex vulpinoidea) 1.0
American Germander (Teucrium canadense) 0.2
Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) 5.8
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) 0.8
Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) 2.5
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) 0.4
Hairy Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum pilosum) 0.1
Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) 6.0
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) 5.5
False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) 5.9
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium) 3.6
Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) 0.1
Roundhead Lespedeza (Lespedeza capitata) 0.6
Prairie Dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum) 0.5
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) 1.4
Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) 3.3
Illinois Bundleflower (Desmanthus illinoensis) 7.5
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) 0.1
Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) 3.6
Stiff Goldenrod (Oligoneuron rigidum / Solidago rigida) 0.6
New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) 0.2
Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum laeve) 0.2
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) 0.5
Brown-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba) 0.4
Gray Goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis) 0.2
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) 0.3
Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) 1.3
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias hirtella) 0.3
Elm-Leaved Goldenrod (Solidago ulmifolia) 0.0
White Wild Indigo (Baptisia alba) 1.6
Skyblue Aster (Symphyotrichum oolentangiense) 0.1
Upright Prairie Coneflower (Ratibida columnifera) 0.9
Prairie Ironweed (Vernonia fasciculata) 0.2
Red Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) 0.2
Purple Poppymallow (Callirhoe involucrata) 1.1
Gray-Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) 2.0
Sweet Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) 1.0
Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria) 1.0
Hoary Vervain (Verbena stricta) 1.2
Prairie Cinquefoil (Drymocallis arguta) 0.1
White Prairie Clover (Dalea candida) 2.3
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) 2.3

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Details

Lbs/Acre20.40
PLS/Square Foot139
Best ForContractors, Home Gardens, Monarchs, Pollinators, Wildlife/Conservations
Mix ContainsForbs, Grasses, Legumes, Sedges
Sun RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Sun
Soil MoistureDry, Dry-Mesic, Mesic, Wet-Mesic
BenefitsBees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Max Height7-8'
USDA Zones4 - 8
Bloom ColorsBlue, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, 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.