I'm in California or the coastal West
Winter-wet, summer-dry coastal & inland California.
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I'm in the Intermountain or Rocky Mountain West
Colder, drier Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada.
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For California & the coastal West
California-native mixes timed to the winter-wet, summer-dry cycle — a lower-fuel foundation for defensible space, matched to the coastal West.
Fire-Wise
Dry Tolerant
From $382.35
Best adapted to California & the coastal West
Fast Cover, Soil Enrich, Regions 3a-7b, Versatile
See Details about California Native Fire-Resistant Seed Mix
100% CA Native
CAL FIRE Zone 2
From $311.87
Best adapted to California
Full Sun, Low Water, No Mowing, Zones 7a–10b
See Details about California Native Ignition Resistant Seed MixNot sure which mix fits your yard?
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll match you to the right seed, or talk it through with a seed expert.
Defensible space in the Intermountain West
Low-fuel, drought-tolerant perennials adapted to your winters. Not California natives; matched to Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Nevada conditions.
Hardy
Weed Control
From $8.99/lb
Water-Wise, Erosion Ctrl, 6a-11b, Ornamental
See Details about Sheep Fescue Grass Seed
Water Saving
No Mow
From $116.99
Warm-Season, Dense Turf, 3a-11b, Native
See Details about Sundancer Buffalograss Lawn Seed
More Grazing From Every Drop
Grass Even When You Skip
From $50.99
Pasture That Fits Your, Forage That Hangs On Through, Use Less Water, Still Feed
See Details about Dryland Pasture Mix
Drought Hardy
Erosion Control
From $18.00/lb
Weed Suppress, Wildlife Safe, Regions 3a-7b, Native Mix
See Details about Prairie Native Drought-Tolerant & Erosion Control Mix
What is defensible space?
Zones 0–2. Firewise landscaping works in rings out from your home — the closer in, the lower and greener it should be.
Low-fuel = green, low, and perennial. Plants that stay green and build little dead material carry less fire than dry brush or bare dirt.
Annual grasses like cheatgrass are the opposite of firewise — they cure to tinder by mid-summer. Perennial cover is the firewise choice.
See CAL FIRE's defensible-space guidance and your state extension (e.g. USU Forestry) for the specifics for your area.
Defensible space starts with Seed you can trust. A green, low-fuel yard carries less fire than dry brush or bare ground — but the right low-fuel plant depends on where you live. For California and the coastal West, our native fire-resistant and ignition-resistant mixes are timed to the winter-wet, summer-dry cycle — plan a fall dormant seeding for the strongest stand. For the colder, drier Intermountain and Rocky Mountain West, low-fuel perennial grasses and drought-tolerant natives do the same job for your climate (see below). All expertly blended, independently tested, farm-direct — no fillers, no GMOs. A smarter, lower-fuel foundation for a firewise landscape — not a fireproof guarantee, because no plant is.
Frequently Asked Questions: Fire-Resistant & Defensible-Space Seed
No — no plant is fireproof, and we won't pretend otherwise. What a green, low-fuel landscape does is keep your defensible space greener and carrying less fire than dry brush or bare ground. Think of them as a firewise foundation, not a guarantee.
Be honest with yourself about your climate here. Our two fire mixes are California natives, bred for California's winter-wet, summer-dry cycle — that's where they thrive. In the colder, drier Intermountain and Rocky Mountain West (Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada), a California-adapted mix often thins out after the first year. For those regions, build defensible space with low-fuel perennial grasses and drought-tolerant natives suited to your winters — see 'Low-fuel options for the Intermountain West' below, or use the region finder and we'll match you.
Low-fuel plants stay greener longer into the dry season and build up less dead, dry material than weedy brush — so there's simply less to burn. Pair them with good defensible-space practices around your home for the best result.
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