Description
Colorado Grass Seed Mix Product Info
Discover an eco-friendly solution for your landscape with our Colorado Native Grass Seed Mix. We curated this Colorado native seed mix with hardy grasses suited to Colorado’s semi-arid conditions, making it a strong option for restoration projects, erosion control, and increasing biodiversity. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and typically lower maintenance than many conventional turf options.
Quick Specs
Origin: Mostly native (Colorado and the West)
Mature Height: 12 to 18 inches
Growth Habit: Mostly bunch grasses
Season: Cool-season and warm-season blend
Sun: Full sun or partial shade
Soil: Sandy, rocky, and clay soils
Elevation: Best between 4,000 to 7,500 ft
Available Sizes: 1 lb, 5 lb, 25 lb, 50 lb
Add Wildflowers: Mix 1/4 lb Colorado Wildflower Mix with 5 lb grass mix for added seasonal color and pollinator appeal.
Why?
This native grass mix seed is designed for landscaping, erosion control, reseeding projects, and restoration work using drought-resistant, hardy grasses. For broader soil-building and erosion-management planning, Colorado State Extension’s cover crops guidance offers helpful background on improving soil structure and reducing soil loss.
Where?
Colorado and other Western states, including New Mexico, Arizona, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana.
When?
Spring or fall are the best planting windows. For best results, seed when soil temperatures are 50 to 80°F and follow these grass seed planting tips for site prep and successful establishment.
Water?
Keep the seedbed consistently moist during germination and early establishment. After establishment, reduce watering and rely more on natural precipitation.
Planting Info
Best Planting Season:
Spring or fall, when soil temperatures are between 50 and 80°F.
Easy Planting Instructions:
- Prepare the site: Remove weeds and debris. Ensure adequate drainage.
- Build the seedbed: Cultivate 4 to 6 inches with topsoil if needed. Keep the seedbed firm, not fluffy.
- Fertilize (optional): A starter fertilizer can support early growth.
- Spread seed evenly: Apply half the seed lengthwise, then half crosswise using a drop or broadcast spreader.
- Cover lightly: Rake seed into the top 1/4 inch of soil for good seed-to-soil contact.
- Water during establishment: Keep the newly seeded area moist during germination. If irrigation is limited, seed very early in spring to take advantage of seasonal moisture.
- First mow: Mow the first time when grass reaches about 3 to 4 inches tall. Do not cut below 1.5 inches.
Growth Requirements:
- Full sun or partial shade
- Best at 4,000 to 7,500 ft elevation
- Performs well in sandy, rocky, and clay soils
Seeding Rate:
- New seeding (most lawns and small areas): 2 to 3 lb per 1,000 sq ft (up to 4 lb per 1,000 sq ft for a thicker stand)
- Acreage (drilled): 25 lb per acre
- Coverage estimate at 2 to 3 lb per 1,000 sq ft:
- 1 lb covers about 333 to 500 sq ft
- 5 lb covers about 1,666 to 2,500 sq ft
- 25 lb covers about 8,333 to 12,500 sq ft
- 50 lb covers about 16,666 to 25,000 sq ft
Overseeding and Renovation (established areas):
Mow very closely and rake deeply. Topdress 1/2 to 3/4 inch of sand or topsoil, then overseed. Spring or fall are excellent times.
Mix Content
We blended cool-season and warm-season species to support year-round vigor and resilience in a native grass seed mix Colorado customers can use for meadows, low-input lawns, and restoration areas.
Sheep Fescue: Hardy and drought-tolerant
Slender Wheatgrass: Adaptable to a range of soils
Western Wheatgrass: Resilient and great for erosion control
Sideoats Grama: Warm-season grass with ornamental value
Switchgrass: Tall growth that supports soil stability
Bluebunch Wheatgrass: Supports wildlife and grazing uses
Idaho Fescue: Adds texture in lawns and pastures
Streambank Wheatgrass: Helps stabilize soil along slopes
Rocky Mountain Fescue: Thrives in dry, rocky conditions
Sand Dropseed: Ornamental grass that supports biodiversity
Green Needlegrass: Supports wildlife and soil health
Blue Grama: Valuable habitat and food for wildlife
Buffalograss: Tough, low-maintenance native grass
Annual Ryegrass: Short-lived nurse grass for quick establishment and weed suppression
Mix contents may vary based on availability. Please call for current varieties.
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