CP42 Savanna Mesic Pollinator 10/30
CP42-compliant savanna pollinator mix built for partial-shade oak openings.
A 44-species CP42 pollinator blend tuned for oak savanna and partial-shade edges — species selected to bloom under a broken canopy and along wooded field borders. Ten grass seeds and thirty forb seeds per square foot meet CP42 requirements while adding species that don't belong in an open-prairie mix.
At a glance
- Seeding rate
- 6–8 lbs PLS/acre
- Coverage / sizes
- Sold by the acre; pre-mixed with rice hulls.
- When to plant
- Dormant seeding Nov–Mar strongly preferred.
- Site fit
- Mesic savanna, wooded edge, and partial-shade field borders.
Highlights
- 44 species selected for savanna and partial shade
- Meets CP42 pollinator spec at 10/30 seed count
- Season-long bloom under broken canopy
- Excellent transition between wooded and open habitat
Common use cases
- — Oak savanna restoration
- — CP42 acres bordered by woodlots or fencerows
- — Pollinator plantings in partial-shade sites
FAQ
How much shade will this mix tolerate?
Best under a broken canopy — think oak savanna with 30–60% cover. Full-shade forest interior isn't the right site for any CP42 mix.
Recommended in these states
CP42 Savanna Mesic Pollinator 10/30 appears in our state guides for the regions below. Jump straight to this mix's card on the state guide.
Dormant seeding late October through March. Driftless slopes benefit from frost-seeding into thin snow cover.
Dormant late October through March. Michigan's Great Lakes moderation means winter dormant seeding is highly reliable.
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