CP25 Tall Grass 20/20
Higher-forb CP25 tallgrass blend at a balanced 20/20 PLS ratio.
The 20/20 tallgrass CP25 mix pushes forb diversity to match grass PLS pound for pound. You get all the tallgrass structure of a CP25 stand plus a heavier forb load for pollinators and long-season bloom.
At a glance
- Seeding rate
- 7–9 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
- Well-drained upland tallgrass sites.
Highlights
- Balanced 20% grass / 20% forb PLS ratio
- Big bluestem, Indiangrass, little bluestem grass matrix
- Heavy forb diversity for pollinator value
- Meets USDA CP25 rare & declining habitat spec
Common use cases
- — CP25 contracts where pollinator value is a priority
- — Restorations near existing pollinator plantings
FAQ
How does 20/20 differ from 30/10?
30/10 gives you more grass PLS and less forb — faster cover, cheaper stand. 20/20 doubles the forb diversity and bloom, which is better for pollinators but takes a season longer to look established.
Recommended in these states
CP25 Tall Grass 20/20 appears in our state guides for the regions below. Jump straight to this mix's card on the state guide.
Dormant November through early March. Central Illinois' deep prairie soils establish CP25 unusually well when seeded on time.
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