Reinders - Wisconsin Short Native Grass Mix - 3 LB Bag

The Reinders Wisconsin Short Native Grass Mix is a quick-start, low-maintenance seed blend ideal for naturalized turf and prairie restoration projects. Designed for the Upper Midwest, this native grass mix delivers an attractive and functional landscape with plants ranging from 2 to 4 feet tall. The species composition includes cool- and warm-season grasses that establish quickly and persist with minimal inputs.

When combined with native wildflower mixes at an 80/20 grass-to-flower ratio, this blend creates a vibrant, ecologically beneficial prairie landscape that supports pollinators, improves soil health, and reduces long-term maintenance costs.

Seed Mix Composition:

• 20% Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)
• 20% Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula)
• 15% Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis)
• 3% Prairie June Grass (Koeleria macrantha)
• 2% Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)
• 40% Annual Rye (Lolium multiflorum) – for quick establishment

Key Features & Benefits:

• Fast establishment with annual ryegrass for early erosion control
• Includes both bunch and sod-forming native grasses
• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects when paired with wildflowers
• Excellent for low-input turf, bioswales, buffer zones, and park spaces
• Delivers a natural prairie aesthetic with seasonal interest

Recommended Uses:

• Prairie restoration and native grass installations
• Naturalized low-mow areas in parks, campuses, and roadways
• Stormwater buffers, slopes, and erosion-prone sites
• Pollinator habitat enhancement when blended with wildflower seed

Seeding Rate:

• 0.3 lbs per 1,000 sq ft
• 15–20 lbs per acre

Technical Specifications:

• Height Range: 2 to 4 feet at maturity
• Blend Type: Native grass mix with quick-start annual rye
• Maintenance: Low once established; requires infrequent mowing
• Ideal Planting Time: Spring or fall (dormant seeding)
• Package Size: 3 LB Bag

Reinders Wisconsin Short Native Grass Mix is an effective and sustainable choice for professionals looking to establish native grasses with fast results and long-term landscape value.