This mix can be mowed occasionally for a traditional lawn look or allowed to grow slightly taller for a more natural appearance. It performs best in full sun to partial shade and is especially well-suited for areas where water conservation and low maintenance are priorities.
Unlike meadow-style plantings, this blend is calibrated at approximately 50 seeds per square foot, delivering faster canopy closure and improved weed suppression while maintaining the fine texture and natural character expected of a low-mow native lawn.
Key Benefits:
- Low-mow, low-input lawn alternative
- Drought-tolerant and water-wise
- Fine-textured, uniform appearance
- Excellent for residential, commercial, and conservation landscapes
- Reduces long-term maintenance costs
Recommended Uses:
- Native lawn conversions
- Parks and public spaces
- HOA and commercial landscapes
- Vineyard and orchard groundcover
- Buffer areas where turf appearance is desired without high inputs
What This Mix Does Well
- Establishes uniform, lawn-like coverage without the high inputs of conventional turf
- Reduces mowing frequency compared to traditional turfgrass
- Provides strong early-season green-up and cool-season performance
- Supports soil health with deep, fibrous native root systems
- Offers a drought-tolerant alternative once established
Species Included
Includes (#s/ac): Tufted Hair Grass (0.7), Fescue, Idaho (1.05), Fescue, Red (1.4), Bluegrass, Sandberg (VNS) (0.7). Created January 2026.
Together, these species create a resilient, fine-textured stand suitable for residential landscapes, parks, right-of-way plantings, and ecological turf conversions across California.
Seeding Rate
Calibrated to deliver approximately 50 seeds per square foot
(~3.8–4.0 PLS lbs per acre depending on lot purity)
Suitable for drill or broadcast seeding with proper seed-to-soil contact.
Note: All of our mixes can be customized to meet your needs.
