Oak Savanna Mix
Native savanna understory mix for oak openings and partial shade.
A native oak savanna understory blend for open-canopy oak stands and edge plantings that get partial sun. Shade-tolerant sedges and grasses combine with a diverse woodland-edge forb list.
At a glance
- Seeding rate
- 6–8 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
- Partial shade under oaks; woodland edges.
Highlights
- Shade-tolerant sedges and bunchgrasses
- Woodland-edge forbs
- Restoration-grade savanna palette
- Pairs with oak thinning and burning programs
Common use cases
- — Oak savanna restoration
- — Woodland edge and trail plantings
FAQ
Will this establish under a closed oak canopy?
No. Savanna species need 30–60% sun to establish. If the canopy is closed, thin first, then seed.
Recommended in these states
Oak Savanna Mix 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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