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Turf Altnerative Full Sun Seed Mix
Gray's Sedge
Pure Air Natives
Turf Altnerative Full Sun Seed Mix
Gray's Sedge
Pure Air Natives

Turf Alternative-Sun

Seed Mixes

1000 Sq. Ft. $35.00

Description

The Turf Alternative Sun mix is a low-growing, drought-tolerant replacement for traditional turfgrass in sunny landscapes. By reducing the need for irrigation, fertilizers, and chemicals, it provides a sustainable groundcover that also offers erosion control, seasonal interest, and wildlife value.

Blending warm-season grasses and sedges, this mix thrives in full sun and dry to mesic soils, forming a durable surface with deep roots that improve soil health and resilience. Perfect for lawns, parks, campuses, and roadsides, it balances beauty with low maintenance.

Seed Details

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 12 × 12 × 12 in
Kind

Seed Mixes

Items - Seed Mixes

1000 Sq. Ft.

Sun Requirements

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Dry, Dry-Mesic, Mesic

Height

3-4 Feet

USDA Zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Bloom Colors

Green

Lifespan

Perennial

Range Map

Seed Mix range map. This blend works best with zones 3 through 8.

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Composition

2024-2025 Turf Alternative Sun Seed Mix

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Details

Lbs/Acre11
PLS/Square Foot188.73
Best ForHome Gardens
Mix ContainsGrasses, Rushes, Sedges
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Soil MoistureDry, Dry-Mesic, Mesic
BenefitsBirds
Max Height3-4'
USDA Zones3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Bloom ColorsGreen
Flowering PeriodN/A
LifespanPerennial

Seeds & Seed Mixes:

Seeds and seed mixes ship nationwide, year-round, typically within 3–5 business days. If you would like to postpone a seed mix shipment until fall, please note this at checkout.

Live Plants:

Live plants are available year-round while inventory lasts and ship to all states except California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, and Hawaii. After your order is placed, we’ll contact you to coordinate a spring shipping window, as many plants are overwintered and ship once dormancy breaks.

Estimated shipping for 2026 plant orders begins in mid-April, weather permitting.

If you’re looking to secure plants in advance or need larger quantities for a project, we offer contract growing options. Contact us to discuss your needs and request a quote. Additional species not listed online may also be available through contract grow.

Live Stakes:

Live stakes are available by request only and must be ordered by submitting a contact form. Ordering is open seasonally from November 1 through February 28. A minimum of 100 stakes per order is required, with at least 25 stakes per species.

Live stakes ship only to the following states: Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Iowa.

PLS stands for Pure Live Seed, an industry-standard measure of seed quality. It reflects the portion of seed in a batch that is viable and capable of germinating.

What this means for you: when you purchase 1 lb. of PLS seed, the physical weight of the seed you receive will be slightly more than 1 lb. That’s because we account for non-viable seed and natural inert material upfront, so you receive a full pound of live, plantable seed.

Many companies sell bulk seed by total weight, which can include filler and non-viable seed. By pricing based on PLS, we make sure you’re getting exactly what you paid for—high-quality native seed with more predictable, successful germination.

Want to dive deeper? Check out our in-depth article on what PLS is and why it matters.