Tallgrass Diverse Backyard Prairie
Full-height tallgrass prairie mix for larger backyards and screens.
A backyard-scale tallgrass mix with the full big bluestem / Indiangrass matrix and a strong native forb component. Great for larger properties, natural privacy screens, and pollinator-forward restorations.
At a glance
- Seeding rate
- Covers ~10,000 sq ft per bag
- Coverage / sizes
- 10,000 sq ft bag and 1/2-acre bag available
- When to plant
- Dormant seed late fall through early spring.
- Site fit
- Larger backyards, rural lots, prairie strips, buffer edges.
Highlights
- Big bluestem, Indiangrass, switchgrass matrix
- 20+ native forbs for pollinator support
- Bagged for easy small-project planting
- Grows up to 6 ft at maturity
Common use cases
- — Backyard tallgrass restoration
- — Living privacy screens
- — Pollinator-forward yards on rural properties
FAQ
How tall does it get?
Grass canopy reaches 5–6 feet by late summer. Plan for that when placing it near paths or property lines.
Recommended in these states
Tallgrass Diverse Backyard Prairie 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.
Dormant late October through early March. Southern Indiana can extend into late March on well-drained sites.
Dormant late October through early March. Ohio's Lake Erie moderation supports reliable dormant seeding through winter.
February through April is the primary window for warm-season natives statewide. Late-winter dormant seeding works well in the Panhandle and northern tier; avoid seeding into summer heat.
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