This 23 species mix is based on the NRCS CRP mix recommendations for CP2, mixture example 8 for permanent native grasses and legumes using the 327 standard for CRP sign-up 56 and 58. Mix designed for projects with an EI >/= 8. Seeding rates based on drilling. For broadcasting, multiply rate by 1.5.
Includes (#s/ac): Bluestem, Big (VNS) (2.42), Wildrye, Virginia (cool season) (4.35), Switchgrass (VNS) (1.34), Partridge Pea (0.14), Prairie Clover, Purple (0.125), Milkweed, Swamp (Marsh) (0.015), Milkweed, Common (0.03), Butterfly Milkweed (Iowa) (0.03), Coreopsis, Lanceleaf (sand) (0.25), Coreopsis, Plains (0.001), Coneflower, Purple (0.4), Sunflower, False (Oxeye) (0.3), Bergamot, Wild (Prairie Beebalm) (0.053), Goldenrod, Stiff (Rigid) (0.06), Beardtongue, Foxglove (Smooth penstemon) (0.02), Mint, Narrowleaf Mountain (Slender) (0.005), Coneflower, Grayheaded (Yellow) (0.15), Susan, Black-eyed (0.06), Goldenrod, Showy (0.01), Aster, New England (0.02), Vervain, Hoary (0.1), Culver's Root (0.005), Alexander, Golden (0.05).
To view the species and rates of this mix in the MO NRCS calculator click on the below PDF. To place an order, enter the number of acres needed (using 0.5-acre increments) in the box and click the "add item" button. Then to check out, click on the shopping cart icon at the upper right of the page.
