State agencies have created standard restoration and conservation seed mixes that can be used for projects (many native seed vendors can supply these mixes). Below are lists of current “State Seed Mixes” that have been in use since 2009.

Also listed are “Pilot Seed Mixes” that were developed to expand the use of native plant species for a variety of landscapes, and provide “model” mixes for projects that can be adapted for specific site conditions. These mixes are in a testing phase where we are looking for opportunities to work with partners to test their effectiveness on projects to guide future updates.

Partners also include collaboration among Non-profits, Seed vendors, SWCD, Tribal Governments, Consultants, County and Cities.  

Note: cover crops are included in the mixes, so additional cover crops are not typically needed unless additional stabilization is necessary for projects (such as steep slopes).

seed mixes

Note: Many state seed mixes have been updated in April of 2024 with many of them having updated numbers.

Seed mix information

Information & Links to important seed mix information
This table describes the seed mix category, purpose and region as well as provides links to download further details as a PDF file or Word Document file.
Minnesota Seed Mix Information Sheet Links
Title Label Seed mix category Seed mix purpose Seed mix region Info Sheet Download Links
Mid Diversity Solar Array Mesic Soil South & West 39-241 Pilot Seed Mix Pollinator South & West Microsoft Word | PDF
Sand Mine Reclamation South & West Pilot Seed Mix Sand Mine Reclamation South & West Microsoft Word | PDF
Shallow Rooted BMP Mix General (Under Revision) Pilot Seed Mix Shallow Rooted BMPs Statewide Microsoft Word | PDF
Compacted Trail General Pilot Seed Mix Trail Statewide Microsoft Word | PDF
Eroding Bank Stabilization Northwest and South Pilot Seed Mix Erosion Northwest & South Microsoft Word | PDF
Little Bluestem Urban Prairie 35-121 Current State Seed Mix Urban Prairie Statewide Microsoft Word | PDF

Contact

Dan Shaw
Senior Ecologist/Vegetation Specialist