Native Grass Custom Mix for Bastrop and Lee Counties

Drought-hardy perennial grasses, suitable for a wide variety of soil types.

Seeding Rate: 2.5 – 10 lbs./acre

Good soil-to-seed contact essential; disc or rake beforehand if necessary.

Walk on or drive over seeds after broadcasting.

Water the first year.

Questions? Contact Tom Dureka, 512-360-3045

Little Bluestem—(Schizachyrium scoparium) 31%

Attractive blue-green bunch grass turns bronze after frost. Grows 2’-3’ at maturity, seed heads may add another foot in height. Roots can reach 5’-8’ deep. Excellent nesting cover for birds. Provides larval food source for butterflies.

Sand Dropseed (Sporobolus cryptandrus) 9%

Warm season grass does well on well-drained sites, and can form turf as well as bunches.

Grows 1’–4’ at maturity. Seeds in September.

Grains were consumed by Native Americans.

Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) 35%

Tall grass (3’-4’) prefers lowlands and lower slopes; extremely drought-tolerant. Dramatic golden plume-like seed heads develop from September to November.

Provides larval food for butterflies and cover for wild turkey.

Sand Lovegrass (Eregrostis trichodes) 13%

Bunchgrass growing 1’-2’ high produces dense root system in sandy soils.

Prefers full sun. Starts early in the season, reproduces through both seeds and roots. Loose, open seed heads enjoyed by grazing animals.

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) 13%

Grows 3’-6’ tall, excellent winter cover for wildlife, songbirds, and food for butterflies. Attractive golden seed heads. Fast-growing, prefers moist sites.

Excellent erosion control due to extensive root system.

Can grow in shade or sun, tolerates occasional flooding.