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The Native Grasses Of North America
The original native grasses of North America are adapted and known primarily for their use in the Northern
Great Plains and Mountainous regions of the west. There are many different native grass varieties that are gaining favor for use as both lawns and for
pastures in all areas of the USA. Both improved and original strains are available.
Native grasses are
being used more and more in return to the naturalized plantings now being favored through
out the country. Although man has adapted and changed plants and the genetics of the
grasses and plants that we use; we have not always been successful in reaching the basic
characteristics that enabled the native or near native species to survive.
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These species through evolution have developed
resistances to many of the problems that the newer varieties haven’t successfully
been bred to handle. These are regional in regards to climate, soils, acidity or
alkalinity, insect damage, diseases and symbiotic coexistence with other plants in the
surrounding area. Native vegetation is the most logical planting to use in areas where it
will not have to be maintained by high fertilization, soil additives, watering, and
insecticides. Fungicides are generally not needed because of the adaptability of the
natives to fight back in some manner or be wiped out. This makes native grass ecologically friendly.
We have Regional
Native Grass Mixtures ideal
for range, wildlife, pasture, ornamental and ecological use.
NATIVE SEED PLANTING INFO:
Read our informational guide on "How to Plant"
Native grasses and mixtures. We have included images of native grasses on this page also for you to enjoy and to help you identify the various native grass species. Beautiful meadows
can be made when mixing native grasses and wildflowers. Native grasses are natural to the environment in which they grow. |
Native & Range Grasses
NATIVE Species are grass species that have been found in USA for over 200 years.
NON - NATIVE Species
Sometimes confused as Native due to the length of time they have
been planted and used in USA.
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Native Grass Uses
The native grasses and plants
are in demand more than ever for erosion control purposes and to reintroduce habitat that
has been destroyed. The beauty and versatility of these natural grasses are being used
extensively all over the country. With little fertilization and very little work these
grasses can work for anyone in their areas of adaptation.
Ornamental / Rangeland / Ecological /
Wildlife Native Grass Mixtures
We offer a selection
of native grass varieties blended and selected for regional
native
use. These mixes are ideal for planting for rangeland
pastures, ornamental or ecological & wildlife cover reasons. - These mixes are
NOT intended for use as a stabilization mixture. These mixtures can also be mixed with Regional
Wildflower Mixtures
to provide a blend of grasses and wildflowers for a true meadow
look.
READ MORE ABOUT Native Grass Mixtures for Regional use.
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Native Grass - Varieties Native to USA. |
Native grasses:
Native grasses are the various regional & national grasses that
were original to the particular area of the country (USA).
There are only a few varieties & kinds that have been adapted for
use as turf or forage uses, such as the ones listed above... Most
are simply still basically considered wild weeds and are not
usually available except from specialized seed sources. Most
of the turf grasses planted in the US today were brought to this
county by immigrants or introduced later on by research scientists
and plant explorers.
Native grasses in meadow plantings can be quite beautiful and can be planted with wildflowers
especially bluebonnets. The attractive colorings and low height of the grass with the
taller flowers gives a nice contrast. Since the grass does not have to be mown; seasonal
wildflowers can be incorporated. A small wild flower garden with the grass would be low
maintenance with the grass helping to keep any moisture in the ground for the flowers.
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