Attachment C, 2026 Premier Pollinator Seed Mix.xlsx

This file is a specification sheet for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) Premier Pollinator Seed Mix, detailing the composition and quantities required for a one-acre wildflower planting application. The seed mix comprises 31 distinct plant species selected to support pollinator populations, with each species assigned a specific percentage of the total mix and corresponding pound weight. The mix includes prominent species such as Cosmos bipinnatus, Zinnia elegans, and Centaurea cyanus, each comprising 17.52 percent of the mix (2.139 pounds), along with supporting species in declining percentages down to New England Aster at 0.03 percent (0.004 pounds). The total weight specification for one acre is 12.210 pounds, with seeds measured in either Net or Pure Live Seed (PLS) units depending on the species requirements.

The specification establishes precise botanical requirements for the statewide wildflowers seeds and services initiative in Kentucky, ensuring consistent pollinator habitat quality across applications. Seeds are classified by measurement standard, with the majority designated as "Net" weight seeds and others identified as "PLS" (Pure Live Seed) to account for germination rates and purity. No pricing, cost allocations, or contract terms are specified within this attachment, as it functions solely as a technical specification document for seed composition and quantities to be utilized in wildflower installation projects under the statewide program.