Short Grass Prairie Erosion Control Mix (DP4)

Approximate mix weight 102 lb/acre with 108 native seeds/sq. ft.
65.2% Grasses/Sedges/Rushes; 34.8% Forbs
 
This mix is intended for slopes where rapid soil stabilization is required.  It is appropriate for highly visible landscape settings where height constraints apply and the concern is for strong aesthetic appeal.  The species in this mix will average approximately 2 feet in height, with a maximum height of 4 feet.  This mix contains a high seeding rate of short stature native prairie grasses and forbs along with a heavy component of temporary cover crop.  Use this mix to stabilize side slopes above our Short Stature Wetland Basin Mix (WP6) and/or our Short Stature Bioswale Mix (WP7).
 
Scientific Name
Common Name
Percent of Mix Category
Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes
 
 
Bouteloua curtipendula
Side-Oats Grama
17.93%
Elymus virginicus
Virginia Wild Rye
15.46%
Schizachyrium scoparium
Little Bluestem
66.61%
Total
 
100.00%
 
 
 
Forbs
 
 
Asclepias syriacia
Common Milkweed
1.94%
Coreopsis lanceolata
Sand Coreopsis
14.58%
Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower
2.53%
Oligoneuron rigidum
Stiff Goldenrod
1.84%
Penstemon digitalis
Foxglove Beardtongue
20.80%
Rudbeckia hirta
Black-Eyed Susan
41.05%
Verbena stricta
Hoary Vervain
7.73%
Zizia aurea
Golden Alexander
2.69%
Total
 
100.00%
 
 
 
Temporary Cover Grasses
 
 
Avena sativa
Seed Oats
27.40%
Lolium multiflorum
Annual Rye Grass
72.60%
Total
 
100.00%