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Low Grow Low Maintenance Mix

The Low Grow Low Maintenance Mix is a combination of perennial, low growing, drought tolerant species that create a diverse green cover.  It will not look like a park lawn – for that you need irrigated turf species – but for the land owner looking for green plant coverage that will require minimal upkeep and maintenance this can be an excellent option. Mowing can be minimal except in the late fall or early spring.  Some irrigation may be necessary to keep the grasses from going dormant during the heat and dryness of the summer months.  The mix does have 10% Lewis flax, a pretty blue flower, if you don’t mow. This mix is effective at a wide range of elevations (4,500 – 9,000 feet).  The amount of moisture and nutrients will dictate the height at maturity.

% of MixSpeciesMature Height
30%Crested Wheatgrass13-24"
20%Sheep Fescue13-24"
20%Canada Bluegrass13-24"
20%Hard Fescue13-24"
10%Lewis Flax6-32"

Details

Drought Tolerant: Somewhat
Life Cycle: Perennial
Native: Introduced
Project Type: Solar Array, Erosion Control
Product Type: Grass
Season: Cool
Sun: Partial Sun, Full Sun
Height: 6" - 18"
Min Precip.: 12" - 15"
Zones: 3, 4, 5
Planting Rate: 1–2 lbs/1000 sq ft or 15-20 lbs/acre

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