CP23 Hydric Wetland Buffer 30/10
CP23 hydric-soil wetland buffer mix for saturated and frequently flooded ground.
A 27-species CP23 mix designed for hydric soils — saturated most of the growing season, frequently flooded. Sedges, rushes, and wet-adapted grasses like prairie cordgrass anchor the mix, with a diverse wet-prairie forb component. Meets NRCS CP23 wetland restoration standards at a 30 grass / 10 forb seed count.
At a glance
- Seeding rate
- 8–10 lbs PLS/acre
- Coverage / sizes
- Sold by the acre.
- When to plant
- Dormant seeding into winter drawdown; broadcast onto exposed mudflat works well.
- Site fit
- Hydric soils, oxbows, restored wetland fringes, prior converted wetland (PCW).
Highlights
- 27 species matched to hydric soil conditions
- Prairie cordgrass, sedges, rushes, and wet-prairie forbs
- Meets CP23 NRCS wetland restoration spec
- Handles standing water and prolonged saturation
Common use cases
- — CP23 and CP23A wetland restoration
- — Wetland buffer for oxbow and stream restoration
- — Prior converted wetland reclamation
FAQ
How is hydric different from wet-mesic?
Hydric soils are saturated most of the year and often flood. Wet-mesic soils get wet in spring but drain by summer. Species selection is very different — plant the wrong mix and stand failure is likely.
Recommended in these states
CP23 Hydric Wetland Buffer 30/10 appears in our state guides for the regions below. Jump straight to this mix's card on the state guide.
Dormant seeding November through early March is preferred statewide for cold-stratified forbs. Frost seeding into snow works well on the Des Moines Lobe.
Dormant seeding November through early April is preferred. Snow-cover frost seeding works exceptionally well in Minnesota's cold winters.
Dormant late October through March. Frost seeding onto snow works well in the northeast pothole region.
Dormant October through April. Frost seeding onto snow is common and highly effective in the Drift Prairie.
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