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'The High Mountain' Native Grass Seed Mix

Quick Facts :: Growing Tips

Full and Afternoon Sun Xeric Attracts Butterflies Western Only  Legend

Description:

This mixture is designed for use in areas above 7,500 feet elevation. Seeding rate is 1-2 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. Best times to seed are either early spring or during summer monsoons, even into late fall. Germination will depend on amount of moisture present, either by natural precipitation, or through supplemental irrigation. These grasses will need two seasons in order to firmly establish.

Wildflowers may be added for a splash of color; use 1 ounce of High Mountain Native Wildflower seed for every 1 lb. of grass seed.

Zones 3-7

Native Grass Species in Mix

  • Blue grama, Hachita (Bouteloua gracilis) 15%
  • Arizona fescue, Redondo (Festuca arizonica) 10%
  • Green needlegrass, Lodorm (Nassella viridula) 5%
  • Idaho fescue, Joseph (Fescue idahoensis) 5%
  • Prairie junegrass, VNS (Koeleria cristata) 5%
  • Mountain muhley, VNS (Muhlenbergia Montana) 2%
  • Slender wheatgrass, Revenue (Elymus trachycaulus) 18%
  • Wild ryegrass, VNS (Elymus galucus) 10%
  • Sheep fescue, Covar (Festuca ovina) 10%
  • Mountain bromegrass, Bromar (Bromus marginatus) 10%
  • Perennial ryegrass, Linn (Lolium perenne) Nurse crop 10%
  • Purity: 97.55%
  • Germination: 82%
  • Crop: .03%
  • Weed: .02%
  • Inert: 2.40%
  • Noxious: None found

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QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 3 - 7
Regions Suitable for Elevations Above 7000 ft., Western Only
Rain Less than 10in., 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in (with care)
Bloom Time Summer, Early Fall
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun
Soil Average Garden Soil, Clay Soil, Sandy Garden Soil
Moisture Xeric
Height Small - up to 12in.
Attractive to Friendly Visitors Attracts Butterflies
GROWING TIPS

Grass seeds germinate without prior exposure to freezing temperatures and can be sown from early spring through fall.