CP23 Wetland Buffer Mix
Wet-tolerant native mix for CP23 wetland restoration buffers.
CP23 wetland buffer mix is tuned for the wet-mesic transition around restored wetlands. Sedges, wetland-tolerant grasses, and wet-site forbs handle seasonally saturated soils while providing brood cover and pollinator value.
At a glance
- Seeding rate
- 8–10 lbs PLS/acre
- Coverage / sizes
- Sold by the acre; 1/2 acre and full acre bags standard
- When to plant
- Dormant seed late fall through early spring.
- Site fit
- Wet-mesic and hydric soils around restored wetlands and flood-prone ground.
Highlights
- Sedges plus wetland-tolerant grasses
- Wet-site forbs for pollinators
- Meets USDA CP23 wetland practice spec
- Custom-tuned to your county seeding sheet
Common use cases
- — CP23 wetland restoration buffers
- — Flood-prone bottomland retirement
- — Grassed waterway wet zones
FAQ
Will this handle standing water?
Short-term seasonal flooding is fine. If your site holds water most of the growing season, we'll swap in more sedge and rush species — send us the site details for a custom blend.
Recommended in these states
CP23 Wetland Buffer Mix 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 April is preferred. Snow-cover frost seeding works exceptionally well in Minnesota's cold winters.
Dormant seeding late October through early March. Missouri's warm springs mean you can push into mid-April on well-drained sites, but earlier is safer.
Dormant November through March. Sandhills plantings need extra care with seeding depth — very shallow, and firm the seedbed hard.
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.
Dormant late October through March. Michigan's Great Lakes moderation means winter dormant seeding is highly reliable.
Dormant late October through early March. Ohio's Lake Erie moderation supports reliable dormant seeding through winter.
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