Seed Species

Problem-solving species for a broad variety of needs

For over 50 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. DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, PLEASE CALL IN TO PLACE ORDERS!

Verbena hastata Common Name: Blue Vervain Tall, narrow Blue Vervain plants have erect branches and pointed, coarsely-toothed leaves hold loose clusters of small flowers on upright spikes. Blue Vervain flowers bloom through the summer months. This moisture lover occurs naturally in wet prairi... [ More Info ]

Vernonia fasciculata Common Name: Ironweed Mid-summer to fall, tall Ironweed stalks are topped with large, red-violet flowers that provide a wonderful display of color and attract butterflies. Dark green leaves are lance-shaped.... [ More Info ]

Veronicastrum virginicum Common Name: Culver's Root Distinguished, six-inch long, candle-like spikes of off-white flowers appear on Culver's Root. Flowering persists for four to six weeks. Culver's Root is a great selection for the garden and for cut flowers.... [ More Info ]

Vicia villosa Common Name: Hairy Vetch Hairy Vetch, also called Sand Vetch, is a moderately winter-hardy species. It is the only vetch species that can be fall-seeded and reach maturity the following July. Hairy Vetch is a legume used primarily for soil improvement along roadsides and for... [ More Info ]

Wildflower Midwest Wildflower Common Name: Sharp's Midwest Wildflower Mix This wildflower mixture includes the following species. This is a blend of perennials and annuals. Sharp's reserves the right to make species substitutions if a specie becomes unavailable. The shipping document which will accompany your ord... [ More Info ]

Wildflower mix Common Name: Sharp's Perennial Wildflower Mix THE PERENNIAL WILDFLOWER MIX CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING SPECIES. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE A SPECIE IF ONE BECOMES UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTENTS OF THE MIX YU RECEIVE WILL HAVE A "SHIPPING DOCUMENT" WHICH SHOULD STATE THE CONTE... [ More Info ]

Wildflower mix Common Name: KS Big Ten Wildflower Mix THIS WILDFLOWER/FORB MIX INCLUDES: .10 PLS pounds Showy Partridge Pea .10 PLS Pounds Clasping Coneflower .20 PLS Pounds Illinois Bundleflower .05 PLS Pounds Puple Prairie Clover .05 PLS Pounds Maximilian Su... [ More Info ]

Wrangler Bermudagrass Warm Season Pasture Common Name: Wrangler Bermudagrass Wrangler represents the best combination of winter hardiness, ofrage yield, and stand longevity available in a seeded bermudagrass variety. Wrangler tends to form a high density sod. This characteristic is advantageous in that it d... [ More Info ]