Giant Sacaton
$10.00 - $50.00
(Sporobolus wrightii)
S. wrightii, or “giant sacaton,” is a perennial bunch grass that reaches up to 7ft. in height and 3ft. in diameter and flowers between March-November. It grows in desert grasslands, shrublands, and along floodplains at 2,000-6,500 ft. elevations, where it provides excellent forage as well as erosion control. It also works well as a windbreak and is a host plant for many bird and rodent species. Plant in partial to full sun, wet to dry conditions.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
S. wrightii, or “giant sacaton,” is a perennial bunch grass that reaches up to 7ft. in height and 3ft. in diameter and flowers between March-November. It grows in desert grasslands, shrublands, and along floodplains at 2,000-6,500 ft. elevations, where it provides excellent forage as well as erosion control. It also works well as a windbreak and is a host plant for many bird and rodent species. Plant in partial to full sun, wet to dry conditions.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
Bullgrass
$10.00 - $50.00
(Muhlenbergia emersleyi)
M. emersleyi, or “bullgrass,” is a native clumping grass that reaches up to 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It has blue-green foliage and loose, bushy purplish florets blooming between June-November. It grows along gravelly slopes, on cliffs, and in sandy arroyos and canyons at elevations between 3,500-6,500 feet. Plant in partial to full sun, wet to dry conditions. A superior restoration species for eroding, rocky slopes.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
M. emersleyi, or “bullgrass,” is a native clumping grass that reaches up to 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide. It has blue-green foliage and loose, bushy purplish florets blooming between June-November. It grows along gravelly slopes, on cliffs, and in sandy arroyos and canyons at elevations between 3,500-6,500 feet. Plant in partial to full sun, wet to dry conditions. A superior restoration species for eroding, rocky slopes.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
Vine Mesquite
$12.00 - $75.00
(Hopia obtusa) or (Panicum obtusum)
H. obtusa, also known as “vine mesquite,” is a perennial grass that provides excellent ground cover, as it spreads by stolons. It can grow up to 3 ft. tall and flowers between May-October. This grass grows in seasonally moist areas and disturbed landscapes, such as low pastures, ditches, stream sides, and roadsides. It prefers elevations between 1,000–6,000 ft. An excellent substitute for Bermuda grass in lawns near floodplain areas, and an excellent competitor with non-native invasive species.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
H. obtusa, also known as “vine mesquite,” is a perennial grass that provides excellent ground cover, as it spreads by stolons. It can grow up to 3 ft. tall and flowers between May-October. This grass grows in seasonally moist areas and disturbed landscapes, such as low pastures, ditches, stream sides, and roadsides. It prefers elevations between 1,000–6,000 ft. An excellent substitute for Bermuda grass in lawns near floodplain areas, and an excellent competitor with non-native invasive species.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
Deergrass
$10.00
(Muhlenbergia rigens)
M. rigens, commonly known as “deergrass,” is a perennial bunchgrass that reaches up to 5 feet in height. Deegrass can be found along gravelly or sandy canyon bottoms or washes, often in moist soil, at elevations ranging from 3,000–8,500 ft’. The densely clumped stems can be seen in bloom July–October.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
M. rigens, commonly known as “deergrass,” is a perennial bunchgrass that reaches up to 5 feet in height. Deegrass can be found along gravelly or sandy canyon bottoms or washes, often in moist soil, at elevations ranging from 3,000–8,500 ft’. The densely clumped stems can be seen in bloom July–October.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
Alkali Sacaton
$10.00 - $50.00
(Sporobolus airoides)
S. airoides, or Alkali Sacaton, is a native bunchgrass that can grow up to 5’ tall. Alkali Sacaton can be found growing on floodplains at elevations between 2,500-6,500’. The yellow-tinged, nondescript florets can be seen in bloom May-October, and the seed provides forage for birds and wildlife. This excellent erosion control species has medium-low watering requirements and should be planted in partial shade to full sun.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
S. airoides, or Alkali Sacaton, is a native bunchgrass that can grow up to 5’ tall. Alkali Sacaton can be found growing on floodplains at elevations between 2,500-6,500’. The yellow-tinged, nondescript florets can be seen in bloom May-October, and the seed provides forage for birds and wildlife. This excellent erosion control species has medium-low watering requirements and should be planted in partial shade to full sun.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
Madrean Grassland Mix
$8.00 - $50.00
Regionally-Adapted Seed Mix
Think a grassland is just grass? Think again! This mix represents the unique Madrean grasslands that weave through and connect the Sky Island mountain ranges of the Madrean Archipelago: a lush mix of native grasses, flowering shrubs, dramatic stalk-flowering succulents and low-growing forbs and wildflowers.
Seed Mix Includes: Bouteloua curipendula, Bouteloua gracilis, Bouteloua rothrockii,Hilaria belangeri, Leptochloa dubia, Eragrostis intermedia, Muhlenbergia porteri, Schizachyrium scoparium, Setaria macrostachya, Sporobolus airoides, Sporobolus cryptandrus, Trixis californica, Bahia absinthifolia, Coreopsis tinctoria, Gaillardia pulchella, Machaeranthera tagetina, Penstemon parryi, Penstemon superbus, Ratibida columnifera, Agave palmeri, Nolina microcarpa, Atriplex canescens, Dasylirion wheeleri.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
Think a grassland is just grass? Think again! This mix represents the unique Madrean grasslands that weave through and connect the Sky Island mountain ranges of the Madrean Archipelago: a lush mix of native grasses, flowering shrubs, dramatic stalk-flowering succulents and low-growing forbs and wildflowers.
Seed Mix Includes: Bouteloua curipendula, Bouteloua gracilis, Bouteloua rothrockii,Hilaria belangeri, Leptochloa dubia, Eragrostis intermedia, Muhlenbergia porteri, Schizachyrium scoparium, Setaria macrostachya, Sporobolus airoides, Sporobolus cryptandrus, Trixis californica, Bahia absinthifolia, Coreopsis tinctoria, Gaillardia pulchella, Machaeranthera tagetina, Penstemon parryi, Penstemon superbus, Ratibida columnifera, Agave palmeri, Nolina microcarpa, Atriplex canescens, Dasylirion wheeleri.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
Sonoita Creek Grass Seed Mix
$10.00 - $50.00
Out of stock
Regionally-Adapted Seed Mix
This is a mixture of native grasses collected from the Sonoita Creek Watershed. Grass mix includes: Sporobolus wrightii, Bouteloua curtipendula, Bothriochloa barbinodis, Bouteloua hirsuta, Aristida ternipes, Sporobolus cryptandrus.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.
This is a mixture of native grasses collected from the Sonoita Creek Watershed. Grass mix includes: Sporobolus wrightii, Bouteloua curtipendula, Bothriochloa barbinodis, Bouteloua hirsuta, Aristida ternipes, Sporobolus cryptandrus.
This seed was ethically wild harvested or farmed in Southern Arizona. Seeds may have substandard germination rates due to natural seed dormancy. For growing tips, refer to our catalog.