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Path through a restored tallgrass prairie featuring mature native warm-season grasses growing densely beneath a bright blue sky.
Big Bluestem close up of red and brown seed head in prairie
Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) growing in a native prairie with bronze seedheads and Black-Eyed Susans
Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) blooming in a native prairie planting with drooping pale pink petals
Rattlesnake Master growing tall in prairie and cloudy sky
False Sunflower close up in prairie meadow
Path through a restored tallgrass prairie featuring mature native warm-season grasses growing densely beneath a bright blue sky.
Big Bluestem close up of red and brown seed head in prairie
Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) growing in a native prairie with bronze seedheads and Black-Eyed Susans
Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) blooming in a native prairie planting with drooping pale pink petals
Rattlesnake Master growing tall in prairie and cloudy sky
False Sunflower close up in prairie meadow

Tallgrass Prairie

Seed Mixes

1000 Sq. Ft. $35.00
1/4 Acre $160.00
1/2 Acre $305.00
3/4 Acre $450.00
1 Acre $600.00

Description

Bring a piece of the historic Midwest back to your property with our Tallgrass Prairie Seed Mix, a classic Big Four native grass mix featuring Big Bluestem, Indiangrass, Switchgrass, and Little Bluestem. These iconic prairie grasses once dominated millions of acres across North America and remain the foundation of successful prairie restorations today.

This tallgrass prairie seed mix creates the height, movement, and structure that define a true prairie landscape. Many of the grasses can reach 5–10 feet tall and develop deep root systems that improve soil health, increase water infiltration, and help the planting withstand drought and changing weather conditions.

In addition to the Big Four grasses, the mix includes a diverse selection of native wildflowers and legumes that provide season-long color and valuable habitat for pollinators and wildlife. Butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and seed-eating birds are all attracted to the food and shelter these plantings provide.

Perfect for prairie restorations, large landscapes, wildlife habitat projects, and naturalized plantings, this Midwest prairie seed mix delivers the look and ecological benefits of a native tallgrass prairie while helping preserve one of North America’s most important ecosystems.

Looking for a different prairie planting style? Our High Diversity Prairie Mix contains a broader selection of native wildflowers and grasses, creating greater seasonal color, pollinator value, and species diversity. If you prefer a more grass only planting, consider our Prairie Grass Matrix All Season Mix, which can be planted year-round.

Range Map

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

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Composition

Tall Grass Prairie Seed Mix Composition
Common Name (Latin Name) % by Weight
Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) 26.9
Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) 12.1
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) 2.7
Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) 4.4
Canada Wildrye (Elymus canadensis) 12.4
Brown-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba) 1.4
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) 0.7
Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea) 5.1
Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium) 4.0
Canada Milkvetch (Astragalus canadensis) 3.3
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) 5.3
Pale Purple Coneflower (Echinacea pallida) 5.8
False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) 6.5
Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) 0.7
Stiff Goldenrod (Oligoneuron rigidum / Solidago rigida) 0.7
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) 0.6
Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) 0.9
Gray-Headed Coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) 2.9
Sweet Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) 1.0
Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum) 1.0
Prairie Dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum) 1.0
New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) 0.2
Culver’s Root (Veronicastrum virginicum) 0.0
Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) 0.2
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) 0.2

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Details

Lbs/Acre12.34
PLS/Square Foot61.7
Best ForContractors, Pollinators, Wildlife/Conservation
Mix ContainsForbs, Grasses, Legumes
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Soil MoistureDry, Dry-Mesic, Mesic
BenefitsBees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Max Height9-10'
USDA Zones4 - 8
Bloom ColorsRed, Blue, Green
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.