Deer Grass Meadow Pack
Free Delivery Over $500
Curbside delivery. Weekdays Only. Driveway drops wherever possible. Narrow or steep roads with inadequate turnarounds (delivery trucks are 18-wheeler) will require delivery to a designated drop-point nearby. Read More...Read More...
ESTABLISHMENT PHASE
WARM SEASON PLANTING (cut in half for Nov-Feb plantings):
First 7-14 Days: 2x Day / First 2-4 Weeks: 1x Day / First 4-8 Weeks: 1x Day / Next 3 Months: 3x Week
AFTER ESTABLISHMENT
WINTER: no irrigation
SPRING: 1-4 x a month
SUMMER/FALL: 1-2 x a week*
(*see guide for more details)
Deer Grass Meadow Pack - 25 Plants per 500 sq.ft.
Muhlenbergia rigens
Deer grass is one of the best and most affordable lawn alternatives out there. This large plant can quickly fill-in big areas and stand up to heat. From green to gold & every hue in between this California Native ornamental grass develops massive fresh growth every single year. Plant large areas with consistent spacing for a uniform modern meadow look. Edge it or mix it up with a Wild Grass plant pack for a more natural fell or a medium Xeric Modern for something artistic.
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Big Green in Spring - Summer / Golden bloom stalks in Fall-Winter
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Space Deer Grass 4-5 sq.ft. for full coverage (add groundcover underneath if desired)
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Cut back to 4" height or rake out dead blades with hard rake in winter
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Takes full sun or Full Shade
Deer grass is one of the only ornamental grasses to take full sun or full shade. It looks awesome as a backdrop to other native lawn grasses too. Great for enhancing privacy in areas that need lawn replacing while still keeping a modern look. Rebate qualifying and more than happy on drip irrigation. Pair with sages, succulents or trees. Really, it is ubiquitous.
Sizing & Install
Plants spaced @ 4 feet minimum. They can be spaced at up to 6 feet for large architectural spacings. Placing 2" of gravel at the bottom of planting holes is recommended for all remotely clay soils. Consistent irrigation in Southern California is required for 1st year's establishment and in hot seasons thereafter. For a stunning look, lay a rock mulch or gravel underneath. Or up the color spectrum by sprinkling seasonal wildflower seeds (like california poppies) or low-growing groundcovers (like ceanothus 'yankee point' and pigeon point coyote brush) in between.
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FAQ's
Around one week. Select your preferred delivery date at checkout and we'll do our best to make it happen! Please note: Alta Lawn Ultra - Kurapia Groundcover plugs are delivered on Wednesdays only.
Kurapia & California Meadow products come in sod or plugs. Plugs are small plants that you plant every square foot with the help of a bulb auger drill bit. Sod is like a green carpet you roll out and apply heavy pressure to bond with soil.
Kurapia grows very slowly when temperatures are cool, so rarely spreads much at all from late November to about February. If you're thinking you'd like to do plugs, just be advised that you will have to wait a little extra (and weed regularly in the mean time) for it to fill in fully. Sod on the other hand gives instant coverage.
California Meadow on the other hand has a mix of warm and cool season grasses so will fill-in at about the same rate most times of year. Though in general most plants spread faster with generous warmth.
Plugs are spaced at 12" but you can space further (just lower your squre footage order) if you're not in a rush. Or want to fill in with something else later. We have a 200 sq.ft. minimum on all lawn options. Orders under 400 sq.ft. are subject to a slight price increase to accomodate current shipping rates.
More or less the same as regular sod or lawn except with less fertilizer. Here's some basic guidelines:
HOW TO PREP YOUR DIRT
Remove Nasties: Pull out weeds, stumps & any plants you don’t want
Loosen ‘er Up: Use a shovel or tiller to loosen the top 4-6 inches of soil. If you have sandy or uncompacted soil this isn't necessary.
Groom: Remove smaller rocks & roots. clean it up so it’s smooth and buttery as possible.
Rake-in Amendments: Rake a light dressing of organic compost, lime &/or Mycorrhizae evenly across
the ground.
Wet soil: to a minimum of 6” deep to before laying down your sod. This will give a nice moist surface for the roots to bond with when lain down.
Irrigation requirements: sprinkler irrigation is recommended for all sod and most plug products (except in shadey or passively irrigated conditions). Hand-watering not recommended.
The first 2 weeks establishment requires multiple daily waterings. First month's establishment progresses to once a day watering. Then reduce to a regular 2x a week watering schedule (more may be required if planting in hot times of year). Native grasses typically need 2x a week waterings for heat waves in Southern California. Kurapia survives on 1x a week watering in times of water shortages but looks better with 2.
About half of these lawns require no winter irrigation! Contact us for details.
