Description

• 10% Big Bluestem Warm season bunch/sod forming grass with germination in 14-21 days. It is a tall grass, reaching a height of 6 feet on most sites when left un-grazed.
• 10% Indiangrass Warm season bunchgrass with germination in 21-28 days. It can grow 3-5 feet tall. Grows best in deep, well drained soils.
• 10% Switchgrass Warm season sod foming grass with germination in 21-28 days. It can grow 3-5 feet tall. Tolerant to poor soils, flooding, and drought.
• 10% Sideoats Grama Warm season bunch/sod with germination in 14-21 days. A medium-sized perennial 15-30 inches tall, and it is adapted to most soil conditions.
• 10% Western Wheatgrass Cool season sod forming grass with germination in 14-21 days. Grows 12-36 inches tall and adapts to most disturbed soils.
• 10% Blue Grama Warm season bunch/sod grass with germination in 7-10 days. Will grow 10-20 inches. Has good drought and fair salinity tolerances.
• 10% Thickspike Wheatgrass Cool season sod forming grass with gemination in 21-28 days. Grows 12-36 inches and has extensive rhizomatous root system.
• 10% Prairie Sandreed Warm season sod forming with germination in 21-28 days. Grows 24-72 inches tall. Prefers sandy sites, drought tolerant and winter hardy.
• 10% Green Needlegrass Cool season bunchgrass with germination in 21-28 days. Grows 18-36 inches tall and prefers medium to fine textured soils.
• 5% Slender Wheatgrass Cool season bunchgrass with germination in 21-28 days. Grows from 24-30 inches tall and has very short rhizomes.
• 5% Streambank Wheatgrass Cool season sod forming grass with germination in 21-28 days. Will grow 12-36 tall, drought tolerant and commonly used for reclamation.

The Douglas County Permanent Drill mix is a true reclamation seed mix of native grasses for Douglas county, CO. It is also used around other metropolitan areas, such as Adams, Arapahoe and other counties. This is an excellent reclamation option for those looking for a low-maintenance planting, especially near metropolitan areas. It includes cool and warm-season grasses and bunch and sod-forming varieties that are adaptable to a range of soil types. This unique combination also makes it a very drought-tolerant choice, perfect for areas that may experience periods of dry weather. Overall, this mixture offers a versatile and durable option for those enhancing their natural areas.

Characteristics:

• Reaches 3 to 6 feet tall with average rainfall
• Low Maintenance
• Tolerates drought and a variety of soils

Seeding Rate:

• Drilled : 11 Bulk lbs./acre