BWSR/MN State Mixes

 

Minnesota state agencies have created standard restoration and conservation seed mixes for use on public and private projects. BWSR pilot seed mixes are available by request. Requirements for local origin seed will vary depending on the project goals and seed availability.

BWSR 21-111 Oats Cover Crop
Temporary cover crop for spring and summer plantings.

BWSR 21-112 Winter Wheat Cover Crop
Temporary cover crop for fall plantings.

BWSR 21-113 Soil Building Cover Crop
Temporary cover crop with soil building function.

BWSR 31-271 Wetland Seedbank Release Mix
This mix has been designed for wetland restoration projects with a focus on wet meadows where there is a high likelihood that seeds of native species will be in the seedbank and there is a need for a seed mix to supplement the seedbank, improve cover of bare soils, and increase diversity.

BWSR 32-221 Eroding Bank Stabilization Northwest & South Mix
Stabilized steep eroding slopes with both early and later successional species.

BWSR 32-231 Mid Diversity Dry to Mesic Soil Buffer South & West Mix
This mix has been designed for southern and western Minnesota in areas with mesic to dry soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day in agricultural settings where there are goals of providing wildlife habitat, soil stabilization, and water quality benefits.

BWSR 32-232 Native Forage Buffer South & West Mix
This mix has been designed for areas with mesic soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day where there are goals of establishing native vegetation for soil stabilization and water quality improvements, but also allow grazing or haying for livestock forage once or twice a year.

BWSR 32-241 Native Construction Mix
Mid-term stabilization using native species. Also suitable for sides of agricultual drainage ditches or low-diversity mesic prairie planting.

BWSR 32-242 Native Construction General Mix
This mix has been designed for areas with mesic soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day where rapid establishment of native vegetation is needed as part of the construction of berms, embankments, and other practices; while also providing wildlife habitat, soil stabilization, and water quality benefits.

BWSR 32-243 Low Diversity Buffer General Mix
This mix has been designed for riparian buffer areas with mesic soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day where there are goals of providing wildlife habitat and soil stabilization, water quality benefits.

BWSR 32-251 Mid Diversity Moist Buffer South & West Mix
This mix has been designed for southern and western Minnesota areas with moist soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day where there are goals for providing wildlife habitat, soil stabilization, and water quality benefits.

BWSR 32-321 Eroding Bank Stabilization Northeast Mix
Stabilized steep eroding slopes with both early and later successional species.

BWSR 32-351 Mid Diversity Moist Buffer Northeast Mix
This mix has been designed for northeast Minnesota in areas with mesic soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day and there are goals for providing wildlife habitat, soil stabilization, and water quality benefits.

BWSR 33-142 Native Grass Waterway General Mix
Native vegetation establishment for grass waterway establishment.

BWSR 33-161 Impoundment General Mix
This mix has been designed for areas with mesic soils to soil saturation within a foot of the surface during a majority of the growing season and full to partial sun where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to an impoundment for periodic holding of floodwater.

BWSR 33-261 Stormwater South & West Mix
Stormwater pond edges, temporarily flooded dry ponds, and temporarily flooded ditch bottoms.

BWSR 33-262 Dry Swale/Pond Mix
Temporarily flooded swales in agricultural settings.

BWSR 33-361 Stormwater Northeast Mix
Stormwater pond edges, temporarily flooded dry ponds, and temporarily flooded ditch bottoms.

BWSR 34-161 Early Successional Floodplain General Mix
This mix has been designed for areas with floodplains of rivers and streams and full to partial sun. It is commonly used where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses. It has relatively low diversity as it is designed for projects where natural colonization of grasses, sedges, forbs and woody vegetation is expected following flooding.

BWSR 34-171 Wetland Rehabilitation Mix
Interseeding into establishing wetlands after weed control spraying. Also suitable for two to five year short-term soil stabilization for areas with saturated soils.

BWSR 34-172 Wetland Rehabilitation Mix
This mix has been designed for areas with soil saturation within a foot of the surface during most of the growing season and full to partial sun where a wet meadow plant community is the goal. The mix is intended for wetlands where restoration projects need supplemental seeding or sites where there is some establishment from the seedbank, but additional cover of native wetland species is needed.

BWSR 34-181 Emergent Wetland Mix
Emergent wetland restoration for use in wetland mitigation, shoreline restoration and wet stormwater ponds where emergent vegetation is desired.

BWSR 34-182 Emergent Wetland Mix
This mix has been designed for areas with soil saturation to the surface to two feet deep during a majority of the growing season and full to partial sun along ponds, wetlands, or lakeshores or for wetland restoration projects where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a wetland restoration.

BWSR 34-183 Emergent Wetland RIM Project Mix
This mix has been designed for areas with soil saturation to the surface to two feet deep during a majority of the growing season and full to partial sun along ponds, wetlands, or lakeshores or for wetland restoration projects where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a wetland restoration. This mix has been designed for RIM or CRP conservation projects. It was named 34-182A in a previous verion.

BWSR 34-191 Deep Marsh Mix
This mix has been designed for areas being restored to deep marsh plant communities with 1.5 to 3 feet of water during most of the growing season and full to partial sun. The mix is most often used in areas where unproductive agricultural fields are being converted to wetland restoration projects for mitigation purposes. The mix can also be used for shallow lakes if conditions are suitable for seeding.

BWSR 34-261 Riparian South & West Mix
Native riparian and floodplain plantings for wetland mitigation, ecological restoration, or general permanent cover after culvert or bridge work. Tolerates partial shade.

BWSR 34-262 Wet Prairie Mix
Wet prairie reconstruction for wetland mitigation or ecological restoration.

BWSR 34-264 Lakeshore Moist Soils Mix
This mix has been designed for areas along lakeshores with full to partial sun, protected from waves or flowing water, and soil saturation within a foot of the surface during a majority of the growing season. The mix is well suited for developed lakeshores where lawn or non-native perennial grasses are being converted to native vegetation.

BWSR 34-265 Riparian South & West Mix
This mix has been designed for riparian areas along rivers, streams, and other waterbodies in southern and western Minnesota with areas of moist soils and potential flooding during part of the growing season and full to partial sun where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to riparian plants. It was mistakingly named 34-262 in a previous verion, which was a duplicated mix number.

BWSR 34-266 Wet Prairie Mix
This mix has been designed for areas with soil saturation within a foot of the surface during most of the growing season and full to partial sun where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a wetland restoration. This mix is most often used as part of prairie pothole restoration projects. It was named 34-263 in a previous verion.

BWSR 34-271 Wet Meadow South & West Mix
Wet meadow/sedge meadow reconstruction for wetland mitigation or ecological restoration projects.

BWSR 34-272 Wet Meadow South & West Mix
This mix has been designed for areas with soil saturation within a foot of the surface during a majority of the growing season and full to partial sun where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a wetland restoration.

BWSR 34-273 Wet Meadow Forb, Sedge, Rush South & West Mix
This mix has been designed for areas with soil saturation within a foot of the surface during most of the growing season and full to partial sun where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a wet meadow wetland restoration. It is designed for areas where there is a likelihood of invasive grasses such as reed canary grass and phragmites, and grass herbicides will be used as part of the management of the planting. It was named 34-272A in a previous version.

BWSR 34-274 Wet Meadow South & West RIM Project Mix
This mix has been designed for areas with soil saturation within a foot of the surface during a majority of the growing season and full to partial sun where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a wetland restoration. The mix has been designed for RIM and CRP projects. It was named 34-272B in a previous version.

BWSR 34-361 Riparian Northeast Mix
Native riparian and floodplain plantings for wetland mitigation, ecological restoration, or general permanent cover after culvert or bridge work. Tolerates partial shade.

BWSR 34-362 Riparian Northeast Mix
This mix has been designed for riparian areas along rivers, streams, and other waterbodies in northeast Minnesota with areas of moist soils and potential flooding during part of the growing season and full to partial sun where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to riparian plants.

BWSR 34-371 Wet Meadow Northeast Mix
Wet meadow / Sedge meadow reconstruction for wetland mitigation or ecological restoration.

BWSR 34-372 Wet Meadow Northeast Mix
This mix has been designed for areas with soil saturation within a foot of the surface during a majority of the growing season and full to partial sun where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a wetland restoration.

BWSR 35-121 Little Bluestem Urban Prairie Mix
This mix has been designed for urban areas with mesic soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a prairie reconstruction with the goals of providing wildlife habitat, soil stabilization, and water quality benefits. There is also an aesthetic emphasis of this mix with a dominance of medium to low height species that provide visual interest throughout the year.

BWSR 35-221 Dry Prairie General Mix
General dry prairie mix for native roadsides, ecological restoration, or conservation program plantings.

BWSR 35-222 Dry Prairie General Mix
This mix has been designed for statewide areas with dry soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a prairie reconstruction with the goals of providing wildlife habitat, soil stabilization, and water quality benefits. This mix has been designed for projects focused on establishing high plant diversity including mitigation projects.

BWSR 35-241 Mesic Prairie General Mix
General mesic prairie mix for native roadsides, ecological restoration, or conservation program plantings.

BWSR 35-242 Mesic Prairie General Mix
This mix has been designed for areas statewide with mesic soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a prairie reconstruction with the goals of providing wildlife habitat, soil stabilization, and water quality benefits. This mix has been designed for projects focused on establishing high plant diversity including mitigation projects.

BWSR 35-421 Dry Prairie Northwest Mix
Regional dry prairie reconstruction for wetland mitigation, ecological restoration, or conservation program plantings.

BWSR 35-422 Dry Prairie Northwest Mix
This mix has been designed for northwest Minnesota areas with dry soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a prairie reconstruction with the goals of providing wildlife habitat, soil stabilization, and water quality benefits. This mix has been designed for projects focused on establishing high plant diversity including mitigation projects.

BWSR 35-441 Mesic Prairie Northwest Mix
Regional mesic prairie reconstruction for wetland mitigation, ecological restoration, or conservation program plantings.

BWSR 35-442 Mesic Prairie Northwest Mix
This mix has been designed for areas of northwest Minnesota with mesic soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a prairie reconstruction with the goals of providing wildlife habitat, soil stabilization, and water quality benefits. This mix has been designed for projects focused on establishing high plant diversity including mitigation projects.

BWSR 35-521 Dry Prairie Southwest Mix
Regional dry prairie reconstruction for wetland mitigation, ecological restoration, or conservation program plantings.

BWSR 35-522 Dry Prairie Southwest Mix
This mix has been designed for areas of southwest Minnesota with dry soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a prairie reconstruction with the goals of providing wildlife habitat, soil stabilization, and water quality benefits. This mix has been designed for projects focused on establishing high plant diversity including mitigation projects.

BWSR 35-541 Mesic Prairie Southwest Mix
Regional mesic prairie reconstruction for wetland mitigation, ecological restoration, or conservation program plantings.

BWSR 35-542 Mesic Prairie Southwest Mix
This mix has been designed for areas with mesic soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a prairie reconstruction with the goals of providing wildlife habitat, soil stabilization, and water quality benefits. This mix has been designed for projects focused on establishing high plant diversity including mitigation projects.

BWSR 35-621 Dry Prairie Southeast Mix
Regional dry prairie reconstruction for wetland mitigation, ecological restoration, or conservation program plantings.

BWSR 35-622 Dry Prairie Southeast Mix
This mix has been designed for areas of southeast Minnesota with dry soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a prairie reconstruction with the goals of providing wildlife habitat, soil stabilization, and water quality benefits. This mix has been designed for projects focused on establishing high plant diversity including mitigation projects.

BWSR 35-641 Mesic Prairie Southeast Mix
Regional mesic prairie reconstruction for wetland mitigation, ecological restoration, or conservation program plantings.

BWSR 35-642 Mesic Prairie Southeast Mix
This mix has been designed for areas of southeast Minnesota with mesic soils and full sun for at least 70% of the day where land is being converted from other uses such as agriculture or non-native grasses to a prairie reconstruction with the goals of providing wildlife habitat, soil stabilization, and water quality benefits. This mix has been designed for projects focused on establishing high plant diversity including mitigation projects.

BWSR 36-211 Woodland Edge South & West Mix
Partly shaded grassland planting for ecological restoration, native roadsides, or reclamation.

BWSR 36-212 Woodland Edge South & West Mix
This mix has been designed for southern and western parts of Minnesota in areas with dry to mesic soils and part sun for at least 50% of the day where land is being converted from other uses such as lawn or agricultural fields like row crops or pasture.

BWSR 36-311 Woodland Edge Northeast Mix
Partly shaded grassland planting for ecological restoration, native roadsides, or reclamation.

BWSR 36-312 Woodland Edge Northeast Mix
This mix has been designed for northeast Minnesota in areas with dry to mesic soils and part sun for at least 50% of the day where land is being converted from other uses such as lawn or agricultural fields like row crops or pasture.

BWSR 36-411 Woodland Edge Northwest Mix
Partly shaded grassland planting for ecological restoration, native roadsides, or reclamation.

BWSR 36-412 Woodland Edge Northwest Mix
This mix has been designed for northwest Minnesota in areas with dry to mesic soils and part sun for at least 50% of the day where land is being converted from other uses such as lawn or agricultural fields like row crops or pasture.

BWSR 36-711 Woodland Edge Central Mix
Partly shaded grassland planting for ecological restoration, native roadsides, or reclamation.

BWSR 36-712 Woodland Edge Central Mix
This mix has been designed for central Minnesota in areas with dry to mesic soils and part sun for at least 50% of the day where land is being converted from other uses such as lawn or agricultural fields like row crops or pasture.

BWSR 38-131 Pollinator Sun Low Meadow Mix
This mix is for residential properties with direct, unfiltered sunlight for 6 hours or more each day and dry or mesic soils. These soils should be well to moderately well-drained, good infiltration, and not have standing water for greater than 24 hours.

BWSR 38-132 Pollinator Shade Low Meadow Mix
This mix is for residential properties with direct, unfiltered sunlight for no less than 5 hours each day and mesic soils. These soils should be well to moderately well-drained, good infiltration, and not have standing water for greater than 24 hours.

BWSR 38-341 Pollinator Plot Northeast Mix
This mix has been designed to support specialist bees, many Lepidoptera species, and includes a wide range of plant families to maximize insect use, bloom periods, and the long-term resiliency of the mix.

BWSR 38-441 Pollinator Plot Northwest Mix
This mix has been designed to support specialist bees, many Lepidoptera species, and includes a wide range of plant families to maximize insect use, bloom periods, and the long-term resiliency of the mix.

BWSR 38-541 Pollinator Plot Southwest Mix
This mix has been designed to support specialist bees, many Lepidoptera species, and includes a wide range of plant families to maximize insect use, bloom periods, and the long-term resiliency of the mix.

BWSR 38-542 Beneficial Insects South & West Mix
This mix has been designed to support specialist bees, many Lepidoptera species, and a wide range of beneficial insects. It includes a wide range of plant families to maximize insect use, bloom periods, and the long-term resiliency of the mix.

BWSR 38-631 Pollinator Plot Urban Southeast Mix
This mix has been designed to support specialist bees, many Lepidoptera species, and includes a wide range of plant families to maximize insect use, bloom periods, and the long-term resiliency of the mix.

BWSR 38-641 Pollinator Plot Southeast Mix
This mix has been designed to support specialist bees, many Lepidoptera species, and includes a wide range of plant families to maximize insect use, bloom periods, and the long-term resiliency of the mix.

BWSR 39-221 Mid Diversity Solar Array Dry Soil South & West Mix
This mix has been designed to establish native plantings under solar panels that provide habitat for pollinators and other invertebrates, enhances water management, improves habitat for beneficial soil organisms, and provides cooling of solar panels.

BWSR 39-241 High Diversity Solar Array Mesic Soil South & West Mix
This mix has been designed to establish native plantings under solar panels that provide habitat for pollinators and other invertebrates, enhances water management, improves habitat for beneficial soil organisms, and provides cooling of solar panels.

BWSR 39-551 Mid Diversity Solar Array Moist Soil South & West Mix
This mix has been designed to establish native plantings under solar panels that provide habitat for pollinators and other invertebrates, enhances water management, improves habitat for beneficial soil organisms, and provides cooling of solar panels.

BWSR 39-641 Mid Diversity Solar Array Mesic Soil Northeast Mix
This mix has been designed to establish native plantings under solar panels that provide habitat for pollinators and other invertebrates, enhances water management, improves habitat for beneficial soil organisms, and provides cooling of solar panels.