Seed Species

Problem-solving species for a broad variety of needs

For over 80 years, Sharp Brothers Seed has set the standard for top-quality seed for home, farm and commercial landscape use.

Today, Sharp Brothers offers new and improved varieties of both warm and cool season grasses, various legumes, forbs and wildflowers. These varieties, along with local-source native seed, continue to be produced for consumers throughout the Great Plains and inter-mountain areas.

Seeking species that offer special benefits like 'native', 'legumes', 'biofuel' or 'wildlife benefits'? Just click on the desired benefit in the drop down menu on the right for a shortened list of species to consider, call us at 800-462-8483 or request info by fax or email.

And, when you're ready to place your order, you'll find it's easier than ever to purchase Sharp Brothers Seed! Just select the species, in our Seed Species section, type in the quantities of seed desired for each species and click "add to cart." PLEASE REMEMBER WE SELL OVER 200 SPECIES OF SEEDS. NOT ALL ARE LISTED ON THE WEB SITE. CALL US AND ASK FOR THE SPECIE. WE MAY HAVE IT ON HAND OR WE MAY HAVE TO CHECK OUR OTHER WAREHOUSE OR GROWER FOR AVAILABILITY. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT SPECIES ARE SUBJECT TO DAILY INVENTORY, SO ALWAYS LIST A PHONE NUMBER WITH YOUR ORDER. . Give us a call at 800-462-8483 and we'll advise you on availability and prices.

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Maximilian Sunflower Botanical Name: Helianthus maximilianii Maximilian Sunflower is a coarse native plant with hairy stems and serrated leaves. In midsummer to fall many flowers bloom in a tall, narrow cluster near the top of each plant. Each flower is about four inches in diameter with 10-25 petals. Maximili... [ More Info ]

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Medium Grass Mix Botanical Name: Medium Grass Mix Landscape Beautification A landscape reminiscent of the Central Plains can be created on your property with this mix of Little Bluestem, Sand Lovegrass, Western Wheatgrass, Sideoats Grama, Buffalograss and Blue Grama. Grasses will vary in height from 4 inches to 4 feet. [ More Info ]

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Missouri Native Ecotype Indian Grass Botanical Name: Sorghastrum nutans Missouri Native Ecotype Indian Grass has upright clumps of slender, blue-green leaves that turn golden in the fall. In late summer, attractive, vertical flowering Indian Grass stems are topped with 12-inch long, light brown flower panicles that have ... [ More Info ]

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Native Medium Wildflower Mix Botanical Name: Native Medium Wildflower Mix Landscape Beautification Enjoy flowers throuout the season with this mix of medium and short height wildflowers, Showy Partridge Pea, Clasping Coneflower, Illinois Bundleflower, Purple Prairie Clover, Blackeyed Susan, Greyhead Coneflower, Indian Blanket, Upright Coneflowe... [ More Info ]

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Native Short Wildfower Mix Botanical Name: Native Short Wildflower Mix Landscape Beautification A mix of medium height and short flowers taht will bloom in spring, summer and fall. Purple Prairie Clover, Greyhead Coneflower, Indian Blanket, Upright Coneflower and Plains Coreopsis. Excellent planting partner of Medium Gra... [ More Info ]

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Nebraska 28 Switchgrass Botanical Name: Panicum virgatum 'Nebraska 28' Nebraska 28 Switchgrass is an upland variety of native Switchgrass, moderately tall and leafy, with good seedling vigor. It displays good resistance to stem rust disease. Recommended for use on rangelands, pastures, waterways, and disturbed sites. Bl... [ More Info ]

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Nebraska 54 Indian Grass Botanical Name: Sorghastrum nutans 'Nebraska 54' Nebraska 54 Indian Grass provides upright clumps of slender, blue-green leaves that turn golden in the fall. In late summer, attractive, vertical flowering Nebraska 54 Indian Grass stems are topped with 12-inch long, light brown flower panicles that ... [ More Info ]

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New England Aster Botanical Name: Aster novae-angliae New England aster is appropriate for highway landscaping and roadside plantings, prairie restoration, wildlife cover, prairie landscaping and wetland situations. New England aster is a native perennial forb which grows from 2 ½ to 6.0 feet tall w... [ More Info ]

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Orchardgrass Botanical Name: Dactylis glomerata Orchardgrass is a bunch-type, tall-growing, cool-season perennial grass. It is one of the most productive cool-season grasses, tolerant to shade, fairly drought resistant with moderate winter hardiness. Orchardgrass does not exhibit as much tolerance... [ More Info ]

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Osage Indian Grass Botanical Name: Sorghastrum nutans 'Osage' Osage Indian Grass provides upright clumps of slender, blue-green leaves that turn golden in the fall. In late summer, attractive, vertical flowering Osage Indian Grass stems are topped with 12-inch long, light brown flower panicles that have yellow ... [ More Info ]

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Ox-eye Sunflower Botanical Name: Heliopsis helianthoides Ox-eye Sunflower offer golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom for many weeks in summer. The flowers attract butterflies. Song birds enjoy the seed. Good cut flower.... [ More Info ]

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OZ-70 Big Bluestem Botanical Name: Andropogon gerardi 'OZ-70' OZ-70 is a cultivar of Big Bluestem that was originally collected in northern Arkansas and southern Missouri. OZ-70 Big Bluestem plants grow tall with deep green leaves and tall seed stalks. OZ-70 Big Bluestem is tolerant of a wide range of soils. T... [ More Info ]