This diverse blend of cool- and warm-season native grasses establishes a dense but flexible canopy that handles temperature swings, seasonal moisture, and periodic drought. Once established, it delivers excellent nesting cover, brood habitat, and forage structure for upland birds, songbirds, and small mammals, while also supporting soil health and water infiltration.
Tufted hairgrass and American mannagrass bring moisture-tolerant meadow character to low spots, while Arizona fescue, prairie junegrass, and wheatgrasses provide durable upland structure. Blue grama and sand dropseed add warm-season diversity, improving seasonal growth balance and stand persistence.
Includes (#s/ac): Blue grama (0.4), Tufted Hair Grass (0.25), Thickspike Wheatgrass (1.5), Slender Wheatgrass (2), Arizona Fescue (0.9), American Mannagrass (0.13), Prairie Junegrass (0.25), Sand Dropseed (0.09). Updated January 2026.
Why customers choose this mix:
- Native meadow look and function
- Excellent erosion control and soil stabilization
- Strong wildlife cover for birds and small game
- Adapted to high-elevation and variable moisture sites
- Low long-term maintenance once established
Ideal Uses:
- Meadow and grassland restorations
- Conservation plantings and open space projects
- Wildlife habitat enhancement
- Pasture edges, buffers, and non-irrigated landscapes
Seeding Notes:
- Best seeded late fall (dormant) or early spring.
- Drill seeding is preferred,
- but broadcast seeding can be successful with proper seed-to-soil contact.
- Avoid aggressive weed pressure during establishment for best results.
Note: All of our mixes can be customized to meet your needs.
