Native Dryland & Erosion Control Mix

Product Overview

The Native Dryland & Erosion Control Mix is a rugged, cool-season blend of native grasses designed specifically for dry, low-rainfall environments where erosion control and soil stabilization are top priorities. Containing Canada Wildrye, Virginia Wildrye, Slender Wheatgrass, and Western Wheatgrass, this mix performs exceptionally well in semi-arid regions, upland slopes, and disturbed soils, offering quick establishment, long-term durability, and strong ecological benefits.

Ideal for everything from rangeland restoration to infrastructure projects, this mix combines fast-growing pioneer species with deep-rooted, sod-forming natives that protect and rebuild the land naturally. Whether you’re preventing runoff on a dry hillside or reclaiming a disturbed site, the Native Dryland Mix gives you the soil-holding power and resilience you need.

Seeding Rate: 20 lbs per acre

Key Benefits

• Native Erosion Control: Dense root systems from Western Wheatgrass and Virginia Wildrye effectively anchor soil, even on slopes and degraded terrain. Fast-growing species like Slender Wheatgrass and Canada Wildrye provide early-season coverage that minimizes erosion from wind and water.

• Built for Dryland Conditions: Performs in low-moisture, nutrient-poor, and lightly compacted soils across western and central U.S. regions. Withstands drought, heat, and grazing once established.

• Quick Establishment with Long-Term Stability: Provides both short-term and enduring erosion control by pairing fast germinators with persistent sod-formers. Helps landscapes transition from temporary to permanent native ground cover.

• Supports Biodiversity and Soil Health: Offers forage and habitat for native wildlife, pollinators, and beneficial insects while enhancing soil depth and reducing weed competition through healthy, resilient cover.

What’s in the Mix

• Canada Wildrye (Elymus canadensis): Fast-growing bunchgrass that stabilizes disturbed soils quickly.
• Virginia Wildrye (Elymus virginicus): Shade-tolerant, cool-season native known for erosion resistance.
• Slender Wheatgrass (Elymus trachycaulus): Excellent early germination and cover in dry, challenging sites.
• Western Wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii): Sod-forming perennial with deep roots that lock soil in place year after year.

Ideal For

• Erosion control on dry slopes, ditches, and reclaimed land
• Native pasture and dryland forage systems
• Habitat restoration and conservation projects
• Low-input revegetation in arid or semi-arid regions

Why Choose This Mix

The Native Dryland & Erosion Control Mix is your go-to solution for sustainable erosion control and land rehabilitation in tough, dry climates. With hardy native grasses working together above and below the surface, this mix brings stability, resilience, and ecological value to your landscape.

Seed Tag Information

For the contents of this seed mix by weight, please contact us to request a digital copy of the seed tag.