Description
Colorado Native Grass Seed Mix
*********Also native for New Mexico, Arizona, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana**********
Species:
Sheep Fescue
Slender Wheatgrass
Western Wheatgrass
Sideoats Grama
Switchgrass
Bluebunch Wheatgrass
Idaho Fescue
Streambank Wheatgrass
Arizona Fescue
Sand Dropseed
Green Needle Grass
Buffalo Grass
Perennial Ryegrass (Short-lived nurse grass used to help establishment and weed control, non-native)
- This mix is comprised of mostly native grasses which, once established, are drought-tolerant and require lower maintenance than most other grasses.
- SEEDING RATE: Use 2 pounds over 1,000 square feet up to 4 pounds for a thicker stand. Rake into the top 1/4 inch of soil, and if possible, irrigate until established.
- MATURE HEIGHT: 12 to 18 inches. Most are bunch grasses. Good companion mix for wildflowers, too! Use 1/4 lb, Colorado Wildflower Mix, with 5 lb. grass mix.
General Grass Seeding Tips:
Timing: Seed in the Spring or Fall when the soil temperature is 50 to 80 degrees
Preparation: Ensure adequate drainage of your site. Cultivate 4-6 inches with topsoil. The incorporation of a starter fertilizer will help provide proper nutrients for early growth. Keep seedbed firm, not fluffy.
Seeding: Using a drop spreader or a broadcast spreader, spread half the seed lengthwise over your site, then the other half crosswise over your site. A recommended seeding rate is listed on the seed tag.
Moisture: To help promote good seed germination, keep the newly seeded area moist at all times.
Maintenance: Mow for the first time when the grass is approx. 3-4 inches tall. Do not cut below 1.5 inches. A good fertilizer program will promote better disease control and encourage uniform grass growth.
Overseeding: To renovate an established lawn, mow very closely and rake deeply. Spread 1/2″ to 3/4″ of sand or topsoil over the area and overseed with chosen seed mix. Spring or Fall are excellent times for overseeding.
