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High Mountain Native Grass Seed Mix

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The High Mountain Native Grass Seed Mix is an expertly formulated blend of cool season grasses that re-creates high elevation meadows for states in the Intermountain West. These grasses thrive in cool mountain areas with late frosts in spring and early frosts in fall. This grass seed mix is formulated to withstand drought, will provide habitat for songbirds and beneficial insects, and be a source of natural beauty with its ornamental seed heads in late summer and fall.

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Description

The High Mountain Native Grass Seed Mix is a resilient mix of small to medium-height grasses designed for use in high elevation areas (from 7,500 to around 9,000 ft. in the southern parts of the Intermountain states and above approximately 6,000 to around 8,000 ft. in the northern part of the Intermountain area). This expertly formulated blend of cool-season grasses thrive in cool mountain areas and is formulated to withstand drought, provide habitat and be a source of natural beauty in late summer and fall.

The season for sowing the High Mountain mix begins after snow melts and extends into late July/early August. The higher the elevation, the sooner in summer the mix should be sown. Best times to seed are either early spring or during summer monsoons, even into late fall. These species grow well in a wide range of soil types; from sandy to loam to heavy clay.

Seeding rate is 1-2 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. Germination will depend on the amount of moisture present, either by natural precipitation or through supplemental irrigation. These grasses will need two seasons in order to firmly establish. Wildflowers may be added for a splash of color; use 1 ounce of High Country Meadow Mix for every 1 lb. of grass seed.

This Mix Is Comprised Of The Following Grasses:
Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Grama)
Festuca arizonica (Arizona Fescue)
Festuca idahoensis (Idaho Fescue)
Elymus trachycaulus (Slender Wheatgrass)
Elymus elymoides (Bottlebrush Squirreltail)
Festuca arundinacea (Forage Tall Fescue)
Lolium perenne (Perennial Ryegrass)

Planting & Care

Grass & Clover Seed Step-by-Step Planting Instructions

View Complete Grass Seed Planting Guide and Soil Preparation Guide

1. Preparing the area for planting. We recommend leveling the planting area as much as possible to eliminate high or low spots. Till the soil if possible about 4-6 inches deep, as the soil should be loose and clump-free before planting. If your area is already somewhat bare and even, we recommend skipping the tilling process as it can promote new weed growth or unwanted grass growth. You can then add Plant Success Organics™ Granular Mycorrhizae Root Inoculant to improve seed germination.

2. After your soil is prepared, apply the seed at the recommended rate. Planting rates vary depending on the size of the seed:

Blue Grama Grass Hachita: seed 4 lbs covers 1000 square feet
No Mow Lawn Grass Seed: 5 lbs covers 1000 square feet; 10 lbs covers 2000 square feet
Low Work and Water Dwarf Fescue Grass Seed: 5 lbs covers 500 square feet,10 lbs covers 1000 square feet.

To make sure you’re spreading the seed evenly, scatter 1/2 of the seed walking north to south and 1/2 of the seed walking east to west.

3. If you have poor soil, you could lightly apply an organic fertilizer after seeding, although this is not a necessary step for strong growth. We recommend using Yum Yum mix to amend your soil.

4. Many choose to cover their grass seed after planting, even though this is not necessary. If you do choose to cover your seed to help retain moisture and hold the seed in place, we recommend a maximum depth of 1/4”. You can cover the seed with topsoil, clean wheat or barley straw, or peat moss. Coated seeds such as Bermuda and Clover seeds should not be covered more than an 1/8” deep.

5. Water gently and regularly, keeping the seeds moist until they begin to sprout. This could mean watering more than once a day if you’re having a dry spell. Once the seeds sprout, water deeply and less frequently. This helps to ensure a deep rooted, healthy lawn or meadow.

6. Do not mow until your lawn is at the recommended height. For most grasses, this is about 3-6 weeks after planting, but could be longer depending on growing conditions. Remember to be gentle when mowing the first few times -- the seedlings will be somewhat tender.

7. After mowing several times, you can apply an organic fertilizer to promote strong growth, but this is not a necessary step.

Remember: It may take weeks or even a month for the seeds to grow.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Life Cycle

Perennial

Advantages

  • Attracts Birds
  • Attracts Beneficial Insects
  • Native
  • Mass Plantings
  • Winter Interest
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Erosion Control
  • Soil Enhancing

Additional information

Seed Coverage

1 lb: 500-1,000 sq. ft
5 lb: 2,500-5,000 sq. ft
10 lb: 10,000-20,000 sq. ft

Soil Type

  • Clay Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Waterwise

Life Cycle

Perennial

Growing Zones

  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7

Ideal Region

  • Suitable Above 7000 ft
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Western Only

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Non-GMO

Yes

Ships As

Seed

Can Send To PO Box

Yes
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

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I keep coming back for more (High Mtn Native Grass seed mix)

"Live at 7000 ft - high desert on lee slope of Sandia Mtns, east of Albuquerque, NM. Started planting two years ago and had pretty good results - then this year ""sandwiched"" the seeds between two layers (only about 1/4th inch thick) of 'enhanced top soil' and the rapid growth is remarkable - of course I watered like H*** but it definitely works. Water is critical as is the 'soil sandwich'. I keep opening up more areas since I've had such good results."

— Antonio (5/5)

Great mix of native cool season grasses

"I sowed these grasses in Dallas which is a zone a tad out of range. My goal was to add during fall, let the rains germinate and they law dormant until the spring. They have grown nicely. The soils here are heavy clay and they have held up well. There have formed seeds and with the exception of the wild rye, like let the seeds mature and reseed or move to other spots. Awaiting for them to go dormant again and allow the warm seed grasses to take over in another mix I used here. They will choke out weeds and other wildflowers, but that would be easy enough to fix by seeding perennials again at the end of summer to allow for them to germinate and take root."

— M (5/5)

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