Cardno JFNew has more than 225 seed species in production and more than 500 individual genotype-identified seed lots. To simplify the process and economize on costs, Cardno JFNew has developed several customized seed mixes for specific habitats. For any of these mixes, you can download the species list as either an Excel spreadsheet or as a pdf. These seed mixes are made to order, so please allow approximately 1 week for us to process your order.
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Economy Prairie Seed Mix .pdf | .xls
This prairie seed mix offers an economical way to establish a prairie. Several of the species have been added to provide quick color and create an aesthetically pleasing prairie. Adding seed or plant plugs at a later date is a wonderful way to increase a prairie's richness and diversity. This seed mix includes at least 6 of 7 native permanent grass and sedge species and 9 of 13 native forb species.
Basic Prairie Seed Mix .pdf | .xls
A general prairie grass and wildflower mix providing a solid variety of species at an affordable price, this seed mix features a broad palette of colorful species which should bloom soon after establishment. Adding seed or plant plugs at a later date is a wonderful way to increase a prairie's richness and diversity. This seed mix includes at least 6 of 7 native permanent grass and sedge species and 16 of 21 native forb species.
Low-Profile Prairie Seed Mix .pdf | .xls
This prairie seed mix provides a diverse assemblage of shorter prairie grass and wildflower species. Most of the species will grow to four feet or less, making this an ideal mix for areas where a dominance of taller forbs and grasses is not appropriate. Once established, this wildflower community will display a variety of colors, booming from early spring to late summer. This seed mix is suitable for medium-to-dry sites. The grasses in this mix will perform best in sandier soils. This seed mix includes at least 5 of 6 native permanent grass and sedge species and 26 of 30 native forb species.
Mesic-To-Dry Tallgrass Prairie Seed Mix .pdf | .xls
This is a broad-spectrum prairie grass and wildflower seed mix for sites with full sun and medium-to-dry soils. The height profile is more varied than the Low-Profile Prairie seed mix, with species ranging from short to tall. This profile creates a more diverse habitat, offering a variety of cover and food options for wildlife. This seed mix includes at least 6 of 7 native permanent grass and sedge species and 25 of 32 native forb species.
Wet-To-Mesic Tallgrass Prairie Seed Mix .pdf | .xls
This prairie seed mix offers a broad spectrum of prairie grasses and wildflowers for sites with medium-to-wet soils. This dynamic grouping of plants features a variety of colors and textures while tolerating a wide range of conditions. This seed mix includes at least 7 of 9 native permanent grass and sedge species and 25 of 30 forb species.
Sedge Meadow Seed Mix .pdf | .xls
A grass, sedge and rush mix for level sites with saturated soil conditions (although it will tolerate drier soils late in the year), this meadow seed mix creates a diverse habitat, offering a variety of cover and food options for wildlife. Many of the plants attract butterflies, and some even attract hummingbirds. This seed mix includes at least 13 of 17 native permanent grass, sedge, and rush species and 27 of 30 native forb and shrub species.
Wooded Wetland Established Seed Mix .pdf | .xls
Use this wetland seed mix in saturated, newly reforested areas to reduce weed competition and provide soil stabilization. As the reforested land becomes more shaded, some of the species in this seed mix will establish a permanent herbaceous understory layer and help to fill out the maturing wooded wetland. This seed mix includes at least 11 of 13 native permanent grass and sedge species and 6 of 17 native forb or shrub species.
Wetland Edge Seed Mix .pdf | .xls
This is a wetland and pond-edge seed mix for sites with stable, saturated soil conditions and good water quality. Some species will spread to water depths of up to four inches. This seed mix includes at least 10 of 12 native permanent grass, sedge, and rush species and 7 of 20 native forb species.
Emergent Wetland Seed Mix .pdf | .xls
This is a wetland seed mix for saturated soils and shallow water in relatively stable wetlands and ponds with good water quality. It will spread to water depths of up to 12 inches. This seed mix includes at least 8 of 10 native permanent grass, sedge, or rush species and 13 of 20 native forb or shrub species.
Stormwater Seed Mix .pdf | .xls
A wetland seed mix for saturated soils in a detention pond or for seeding a saturated rain garden, this mix will tolerate highly fluctuating water levels and poor water quality associated with urban stormwater wetlands and ponds. For detention basins that experience long, dry periods, us the Economy Prairie seed mix in the upper third to half of the basin area. This seed mix includes at least 10 of 13 native permanent grass, sedge, or rush species and 6 of 12 native forb species.
Slope Stabilization Seed Mix .pdf | .xls
This grass and sedge mix is best suited for sites with slopes where erosion control is needed. Applications include embankments, dams, and levees. Use this mix in conjunction with erosion-control materials. This seed mix includes 7 of 8 native permanent grass and sedge species.
Swale Seed Mix .pdf | .xls
A swale is a drainage ditch or natural depression along a roadside or parking lot. The native plants used in this mix help filter pollutants from lawns and pavement. This seed mix can also be applied to areas that temporarily retain water after a rain event, turning them into rain gardens. This seed mix includes at least 11 of 12 native permanent grass and sedge species and 10 of 14 native forb species to provide diversity for establishment.
Annual and Perennial Forbs Seed Mix .pdf | .xls
This seed mix includes quick-blooming annuals, biennials, and perennials to provide initial color during native prairie establishment, especially on restoration sites. This seed mix includes at least 7 of 9 native forb species.
Midwest Mesic Pollinator Seed Mix .pdf I .xls
This seed mix has been developed in partnership with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation (www.xerces.org). Its combination of forbs and flowering shrubs is ideal for creating wildflower-rich habitats that support a diverse population of pollinators. This seed mix includes both native grass species and at least 15 of 20 native forb species.