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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Tall Dropseed Botanical Name: Sporobolus aspera Tall Dropseed is a native, warm-season, perennial bunch grass. It is drought-resistant and commonly found throughout the Midwest prairies. Seed heads are produced in fall.... [ More Info ]

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Tall Gayfeather Botanical Name: Liatris pycnostachya Tall Gayfeather, or Prairie Blazing Star, produces purple flower spikes that are a favorite with butterflies and hummingbirds. Songbirds love the seed. Tall Gayfeather thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil but will grow in drier conditions... [ More Info ]

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Tall Grass Mix Botanical Name: Tall Grass Mix Landscape Beautification Create a natural looking landscape resembling the Kansas Flint Hills or Cornbelt Tallgrass Prairie with the mix of tall, medium height and short perennial grasses, Big Bluestem, Yellow Indiangrass, Switchgrass, Sand Bluestem, Littl... [ More Info ]

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Tenn Big Bluestem Botanical Name: Andropogon gerardi 'Tenn' Tenn is a cultivar of Big Bluestem that was originally collected in the eastern 2/3 of Tennessee. Tenn Big Bluestem plants grow tall with deep green leaves and tall seed stalks. Tenn Big Bluestem is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It is a native g... [ More Info ]