Midway Mix

Contains 27 species

Midway between the Edwards Plateau and the Trans Pecos, midway between the tallgrass prairie and the Chihuahuan desert, there lies an oak savanna in transition. Native American Seed finds these remnants and harvests their uniquely resilient seeds. Rarely is the harvest exactly the same year to year; it all depends on the weather. As those who have spent any length of time in these semi-arid regions know, you can count on one thing when it comes to the weather: it is truly unpredictable. We do our best to offer a predictable mixture.

Midway Mix contains species well adapted to the Chihuahuan desert climates. These hardy, drought-tolerant species are survivors for warmer and drier future climates. The Midway Mix also contains first-rung species on the early-successional ladder that are useful in rebuilding rangelands of the Edwards Plateau and the Rolling Plains. Short grasses keep the ground covered, supporting smooth transitions back to productive tall grasses with adequate rainfall – an important benefit for those concerned with the spread of invasive species. These short grasses also have deep roots, important to those concerned with water quality and ground water issues. If grazed in sustainable rotations, these species offer palatability for managed livestock grazing.