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The Western Trails Native Grass Seed Mix is ideal for those who wish to recreate the beauty of the grasses found in the western Great Plains prairie. This expertly formulated warm-season mix of 12 native Western grass species will enrich any western landscape with its incredible beauty, diversity, and toughness.

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The Western Trails Native Grass Seed Mix, is a specially formulated blend of warm-season grasses that contains 12 of our very best and most beautiful Western native grass species. These native grasses hold the soil and protect it from erosion, filter the water that recharges our aquifers and provides habitat for songbirds and beneficial insects. Watch the graceful movement of prairie grasses in the wind and listen to the whisper of the breeze as it moves through them. Marvel at the incredible fall colors of yellow, orange, russet, purple, pink and red. Indeed, native grasses offer us nature at her finest.

Western Trails Native Grass Seed Mix is a carefully formulated blend that will bind and hold the soil. The mix is suitable for a wide variety of soil types in most climates in areas west of the Mississippi, at elevations of 3,000 to 7,500 feet and with rainfall amounts of 10-25” per year. (Not generally recommended for the western side of OR or WA, where rainfall amounts exceed the needs of these grasses.)

Western Trails Native Grass Seed Mix is a blend of warm-season grasses, which you can begin planting in mid- or late spring after night temperatures are consistently 50° F or warmer and the day temperatures are reaching even higher. You can sow this mix through summer into late summer/early fall (August/September) depending on your elevation. The grass species in the Western Trails mix need to be established 6 to 8 weeks before the start of freezing night temperatures. Sow at the rate of 2 lb. of seed mix per 1000 sq. ft. Wildflowers may be added for a splash of color; use 1 ounce of High Country Meadow Mix native wildflower seed mix or our Western Native Seed Mix for every 1 lb. of grass seed. Read our article with step-by-step planting instructions for Western Trails Native Grass Seed Mix.


Seed Mix Includes:
Blue grama, Hachita (Bouteloua gracilis)
Little bluestem, (Schizachyrium scoparium)
Indian Ricegrass, (Achnatherum hymenoides)
Sideoats grama, El Reno (Bouteloua curtipendula)
Galleta, Viva (Pleuraphis jamesii)
Alkali sacaton, VNS (Sporobolus airoides)
Western wheatgrass, Arriba (Pascopyrum smithii)
Sand dropseed, VNS (Sporobolus cryptandrus)
Buffalo grass, Texoka (Buchloe dactyloides)
Sheep fescue, Covar (Festuca ovina)
Green needlegrass, Lodorm (Nassella viridula)
Perennial ryegrass, Linn (Lolium perenne) Nurse crop

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

  • Native
  • Winter Interest
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Erosion Control

Additional information

Seed Coverage

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

Soil Type

  • Clay Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Waterwise

Life Cycle

Perennial

Growing Zones

  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Ideal Region

  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Western Only

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Non-GMO

No

Can Send To PO Box

Yes

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

Yes

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

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Grass is lookin' good!

"I followed the instructions on the grass seed mix - pulled up weeds/ covered the existing area with plastic/ etc. And we were fortunate to have lots of rain after I seeded the bare spots in my lawn. The lawn is looking good with lots of native grass. I will suggest that you buy more than you think you need as per the coverage indicated on the packaging."

— Golden G. (5/5)

Nice border

"The metro district cuts the beautiful native grass behind our home (control insects, rodents, snakes) so I decided to grow native grass within my yard I'm hoping next year it will grow in more plentiful"

— Blessed N. (5/5)

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