Unlike traditional lawns, this blend establishes a short, fine-textured native groundcover that can be maintained with 1–2 mowings per year, while supporting pollinators and soil health. Native grasses form the foundation, with carefully selected low-growing forbs adding seasonal color without creating a “wild meadow” appearance.
Deer Tongue Grass (2), Wildrye, Canada (VNS) (4), Smooth Panicgrass (3), Red Top Panicgrass (3.5), Susan, Black-eyed (0.4), Bluestem, Little (VNS) (4), Alexander, Golden (0.3). Created January 2026.
Best Uses
- Lawn-to-native conversions
- Municipal greenspaces & right-of-ways
- Parks, schools, and conservation properties
- Residential sites seeking a tidy, low-input look
NRCS Practice Fit
- 327 – Conservation Cover
- 332 – Contour Buffer / Low-maintenance cover
- Urban conservation & habitat-by-the-house programs
What to Expect
- Clean, lawn-like appearance with native species
- Reduced mowing, water, and fertilizer needs
- Improved infiltration and soil stability
- Pollinator value without tall vegetation
Maintenance Notes
- Mow high (6–8") during establishment
- Transition to annual or biannual mowing once established
- Avoid high nitrogen inputs — natives thrive lean
