Grass & Wildflower Seed Sales
TELLER-PARK CONSERVATION DISTRICT 800 RESEARCH DRIVE, STE. 100 WOODLAND PARK, CO 80863 (719) 686-9405 Office Hours: Mondays 8:30-4:00 Thursdays 8:30 – 3:00 The Teller-Park Grass Seed Mixes are developed not only to provide great cover to minimize erosion or productivity and palatability to feed your animals, but also to maintain or enhance functionality of biological systems. Some seed mixes include species that are poorly adapted to our environment, or worse yet are invasive and take over native grass stands as they spread. The mixes that we sell are native, or native mixed with non-invasives that are adapted to our area. The grass stands that are sown from these mixes, have the added benefit of resilience and they will withstand the harsh conditions that are inevitable in this area. They will also provide suitable food and cover for all forms of wildlife in our area that are adapted to specific vegetative species and habitat characteristics. Maintaining healthy, functional biological systems are key if we wish to continue enjoying Colorado’s beauty the way we always have! Below are listed the grass & wildflower blends that we keep in stock. Other grasses and blends, along with custom mixes, may also be ordered upon request. Please call our office for our current competitive prices. GRASS SEED MIX Our mixes are available in 5 lb. and 25 lb. bags We accept cash or check only Sharp’s Low Grow High Altitude $3.00/lb. Quick establishing mix of cool season grasses for use in most any soil type. Lower growing grasses for minimal mowing. Planting Rate: 15-25 lb/acre 30% Crested Wheatgrass, Ephriam 25% Perennial Rye, VNS 20% Sheep Fescue, VNS 15% Chewings Fescue, Jamestown IV 10% Canada Bluegrass, Ruebens Teller-Park Dryland Pasture and Stabilization Mix $3.80/lb. A productive and palatable mix of non-invasive grasses suitable for grazing or where high biomass is needed for increased soil stabilization. Planting Rate: 20-35 lb/acre 30% Pubescent Wheatgrass, Luna 20% Slender Wheatgrass, San Luis 20% Meadow Brome, Regar 15% Forage Perennial Ryegrass, VNS 10% Orchardgrass, Paiute 5% Bluebunch Wheatgrass, Secar Teller-Park Restoration Native Mix $10.00/lb All native mix ideal for restoration projects throughout the majority of Teller and Park counties. Planting Rate: 10-20 lb/acre 20% Slender Wheatgrass, San Luis 20% Western Wheatgrass, Arriba 20% Bluebunch Wheatgrass, Secar 15% Thickspike Wheatgrass, Critana 10% Blue Grama, Lovington 10% Arizona Fescue, Redondo 5% Prairie Junegrass, VNS Best Planting seasons: October 1-April 30 or June 15-July 15 Mountain Wildflower Mix $2/oz. (available in 2, 4, 8 and 16 oz. bags) mountain mixture Click here for more details on the flowers listed below. California Poppy Siberian Wallflower Annual Baby’s Breath Perennial Gaillardia Blue Flax Dwarf Blue Cornflower Polka Dot Mix Cornflower Shasta Daisy Rocky Mtn Penstemon Dwarf Godetia Plamer Penstemon Catchfly Showy Goldeneye Fleabane Daisy Forget-Me-Nots Tussock Bellflower Blackeyed Susan Blue Columbine Formulated on the basis of climatic conditions & elevation. Widest possible range of colors & periods of bloom. For above 7000 feet. Planting rate: 1-6 lbs./acre (depending on how much color desired) 409,000 seeds/lb.Nice To Know:
- Native Grasses take 2 to 3 seasons to establish, but are hardier once established. They are adapted to the local environment and require less water and no fertilizer. Native species are adapted to Colorado seasons, droughts, fire, etc., leading to greater survival and productivity in the long run. Birds, polinators/insects and wildlife depend on these native plant communiteis for survival.
- Introduced Grasses establish more easily; however, they are not as hardy as the natives.
- The best time to plant Seed is between November 1st after the first frost through April 30th
- Broadcast or Drill? By using a seed drill to plant your seed, you only need half of the seed rate that you would use for broadcasting seed. When drill seeding, the planting is more successful and the cost is about half.
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