Native Sod SELECTION GUIDE

Once Established, All Blends Will Require Approximatelytely 50% Less Water Than Traditional Sod Varieties Distributed by All Blends Available on Biodegradable Netting

Urban Landscapes / Parks / Golf Courses / Streetscapes

Native Mow Free TM

A low maintenance compliment to ­ Contains two native fine fescues and one highly natural landscapes. This versatile grass naturalized variety can be maintained as a turf lawn or left unmowed. ­ Excellent shade and cold tolerance ­ Deep green glossy leaves • Western Mokelumne Fescue - Festuca ­ Slow growing, narrow leafed grass with blades occidentalis • Idaho Fescue - that are very lax and flexuous • Molate Fescue - Festuca rubra ­ Provides soil stabilization for sloped areas

Native Bentgrass TM

The industry’s 1st choice for native ­ Uniform growth habit and medium leaf texture lawn areas. Native Bentgrass™ delivers ­ Thrives in full sun and partial shade excellent durability, exceptional recovery and a dark green turf mat. ­ Withstands low mowing heights ­ Strong sod mat provides effective weed barrier • Agrostis pallens ­ Extremely drought tolerant ­ Excellent wear recovery due to self repairing rhizomes

Delta Grassland Mix TM

A premium soft grass with botanical ­ Narrow fine leafed texture emerald green color. Provides a ­ Moderate wear resistance unique contrast when planted in ornamental settings. ­ Slow growing, tuft forming, clumping grass ­ Persists under drought conditions • Junegrass - Koeleria macrantha ­ Prefers to grow in partial shade and tolerates • Slender Hairgrass - Deschampsia elongata full sun • Molate Fescue - Festuca rubra

Maintained & Irrigated Applications * Non-Maintained & Non-Irrigated Applications *

Product Name Leaf Texture Soil Type Water Shade Wear Mowing Product Name Leaf Texture Soil Type Water Shade Wear Mature Use Tolerance Tolerance Height Use Tolerance Tolerance Height

TM During Native Mow Free Fine All Low Partial Medium 4"- 6" TM Native Mow Free Fine All Establishment Partial Medium 18"- 24"

TM During Native Bentgrass Medium All Low Partial High 2"- 4" TM Native Bentgrass Medium All Establishment Partial High 12"- 18"

TM During Delta Grassland Mix Fine All Low Partial Medium-low 4"- 6" Delta Grassland Mix TM Fine All Establishment Partial Medium-low 18"- 24"

*Ratings based on current and on-going studies. Management and cultural practices have not been completely developed within the native grass community. Delta Bluegrass Company has an extensive Research and Development Program which will continue to provide valuable data.

Distributed by S&S S EEDS P.O. Box 1275 • Carpinteria, CA 93014 • (805) 684-0436 • Fax: (805) 684-2798 • [email protected] • www.ssseeds.com Grown by DELTA BLUEGRASS COMPANY To find out more about these innovative products, visit: www.deltabluegrass.com California Native Sod SELECTION GUIDE

Once Established, All Blends Will Require Approximatelytely 50% Less Water Than Traditional Sod Varieties Distributed by All Blends Available on Biodegradable Netting

Bio-SwalesBio-Swales // RetentionRetention BasinsBasins // ErosionErosion ControlControl // RRiparianiparian RestorationRestoration

Biofiltration Sod TM

Revolutionizing the development of native ­ A combination of coarse and medium bladed grasses on roadsides, bio-swales and other environmental mitigation areas. grasses (photo to come) (photo to come) ­ Reduces soil erosion and provides an excellent • Purple Needlegrass - pulchra (California’s State Grass) weed barrier • California Barley - Hordeum californicum ­ Withstands extreme heat in full sun conditions • Meadow Barley - Hordeum ­ Will recharge and purify ground water, clean the brachyantherum brachyantherum MAINTAINED • Molate FescueNON-MAINTAINED - Festuca rubra air and offer fire protection

Delta Native Heartland Sod TM A combination of grasses that coexist well in most soil conditions. These perennial ­ Fine to medium leaf blades (photo to come)sod forming (photo grasses to come)provide a natural ­ Excellent drought tolerance increase in the biodiversity of your native grass population. ­ Grows in full sun and partial dry shade • Purple Needlegrass - Nassella pulchra ­ Creates a natural diverse habitat for wildlife (California’s State Grass) • Nodding Needlegrass - Nassella cernua MAINTAINED • Molate FescueNON-MAINTAINED - Festuca rubra • California Barley - Hordeum californicum

Native Preservation Mix TM

The complex beauty of native grasses are ­ Excellent for sloped hillsides, median and roadside showcased in this fine textured sod. applications (photo to come)• Junegrass (photo - Koeleria to come) macrantha ­ Narrow fine leafed texture • Purple Needlegrass - Nassella pulchra ­ Naturally drought resistant (California’s State Grass) ­ Withstands partial shade and full sun MAINTAINED • NoddingNON-MAINTAINED Needlegrass - Nassella cernua • Molate Fescue - Festuca rubra

Maintained & Irrigated Applications * Non-Maintained & Non-Irrigated Applications *

Product Name Leaf Texture Soil Type Water Shade Wear Mowing Product Name Leaf Texture Soil Type Water Shade Wear Mature Plant Use Tolerance Tolerance Height Use Tolerance Tolerance Height

TMTM During Prefers BiofiltrationNative Mow FreeSod Coarse-MediumFine All All Low Low Prefers Partial Full-Sun Medium Low 4"- 6" TM Biofiltration Sod Coarse-Medium All Establishment Full-Sun Low 18"- 31"

TM TM During NativeDelta Native Bentgrass Heartland Sod MediumMedium-Fine All All Low Low Partial High Low 2"-4"- 4"6" TM Delta Native Heartland Sod Medium-Fine All Establishment Partial Low 18"- 31"

TM TM During NativeDelta Grassland Preservation Mix Mix FineFine All All Low Low Partial Medium-low Medium 4"- 6" TM Native Preservation Mix Fine All Establishment Partial Medium 18"- 24"

*Ratings based on current and on-going studies. Management and cultural practices have not been completely developed within the native grass community. Delta Bluegrass Company has an extensive Research and Development Program which will continue to provide valuable data. Distributed by S&S S EEDS P.O. Box 1275 • Carpinteria, CA 93014 • (805) 684-0436 • Fax: (805) 684-2798 • [email protected] • www.ssseeds.com Grown by DELTA BLUEGRASS COMPANY To find out more about these innovative products, visit: www.deltabluegrass.com Printed on Recycled Paper