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GRASS SEED CUSTOM MIXES

Rhino Seed custom grass seed mixes deliver durability, color, and adaptability for all soil and environmental conditions.

Carefully Selected Varieties for Targeted Performance

From challenging soil conditions to high-traffic areas and specialized environmental requirements, Rhino Seed custom blends deliver targeted performance no matter what the site and climate demands need to be addressed. These custom grass seed mixes combine carefully selected grass varieties to deliver improved durability, color, and adaptability to meet the specific needs of each project. Designed for residential lawns, commercial landscapes, and large-scale installations, Rhino Seed custom mixes deliver reliable turf solutions for contractors, municipalities, and landscape professionals.

Grass Seed Mixes – Standard Mixes

State-approved products that meet Michigan Department of Transportation specifications.

Available in 5 lb & 10 lb retail bags.

SUNNY MIX

Best For: Sunny areas

Contains:

  • 20% Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 20% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 20% Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass
  • 20% Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass
  • 10% Elite Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 10% Elite Kentucky Bluegrass

ECONOMY MIX

Best For: Budget/contractor grade applications

Contains:

  • 40% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 30% Annual Ryegrass
  • 20% Perennial Ryegrass
  • 10% Kentucky Bluegrass

PASTURE MIX (25 lb/acre)

Best For: Pasture applications

Contains:

  • 25% Vernal Alfalfa
  • 20% Medium Red Clover
  • 20% Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass
  • 15% Timothy
  • 10% Alsike Clover
  • 10% Orchardgrass

SCHOOL & INSTITUTIONAL LAWN MIX

Best For: Shools and other institutional lawns

Contains:

  • 30% Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 25% Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass
  • 25% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 10% Elite Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 10% Elite Kentucky Bluegrass

HYDRO MIX

Best For: Fast germination

Contains:

  • 50% Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass
  • 30% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 20% Kentucky Bluegrass

HORSE PASTURE MIX (25 lb/acre)

Best For: Horse pastures

Contains:

  • 25% Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass
  • 20% Vernal Alfalfa
  • 20% Orchardgrass
  • 20% Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 15% Timothy

3-3-3 SUN / SHADE MIX

Best For: Mixed sun and shade

Contains:

  • 34% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 33% Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass
  • 33% Kentucky Bluegrass

SUBURBAN MIX

Best For: Premium residential lawns

Contains:

  • 20% Elite Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 20% Elite Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 20% Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 20% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 20% Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass

RHINO DEER FORAGE (25 lb/acre)

Best For: Attracting deer

Contains:

  • 35% Alsike Clover
  • 20% Medium Red Clover
  • 20% Ladino Clover
  • 20% Rape
  • 5% Yellow Blossom Sweet Clover

SHADY MIX

Best For: Shaded areas

Contains:

  • 35% Chewings Fescue
  • 35% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 20% Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass
  • 10% Poa Trivialis

SUPINA SHADY MIX

Best For: Dense shade

Contains:

  • 30% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 30% Chewings Fescue
  • 20% Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass
  • 10% Poa Trivialis
  • 10% Poa Supina

WETLAND MIX (25 lb/acre)

Best For: High moisture areas

Contains:

  • 25% Alsike Clover
  • 25% Redtop
  • 25% Timothy
  • 25% Birdsfoot Trefoil

SELECT LAWN MIX

Best For: High-quality lawns

Contains:

  • 15% Elite Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 15% Elite Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 15% Elite Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 15% Elite Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 15% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 15% Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass

LOW MAINTENANCE MEADOW MIX

Best For: Low maintenance areas

Contains:

  • 50% Chewings Fescue
  • 30% Hard Fescue
  • 20% Sheep Fescue

SLOW GROW LAWN MIX

Best For: Slow-growing lawns

Contains:

  • 40% Chewings Fescue
  • 35% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 25% Hard Fescue

PREMIUM SPORTS 80/20 MIX

Best For: Athletic fields

Contains:

  • 80% Elite Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 20% Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass

RHINO TUFF STUFF MIX

Best For: Clay and sandy soils

Contains:

  • 70% 3-Way Turf Type Tall Fescue Blend
  • 20% Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass
  • 10% Kentucky Bluegrass

SPORTS TURF 50/50 MIX

Best For: Sports fields

Contains:

  • 50% Elite Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 50% Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass

Wildflower mixes

  • Low Grow/ Low Profile
  • Blend Midwest Blend
  • Partial Shade Blend
  • Sunny Blend
  • Pollinator Blend
WILDFLOWER MIXES

MDOT MIXES

(MDOT-approved mixes for transportation and infrastructure applications)

HIGHWAY CLASS A MIX

Best For: Roadside / highway use

Contains:

  • 40% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 30% Perennial Ryegrass
  • 30% Kentucky Bluegrass

HIGHWAY ROADSIDE MIX

Best For: High-traffic roadside areas

Contains:

  • 50% Perennial Ryegrass
  • 35% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 15% Kentucky Bluegrass

MDOT TDS MIX

Contains:

  • 45% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 25% Perennial Ryegrass
  • 25% Granite Hard Fescue
  • 5% 98/85 Kentucky Bluegrass

MDOT TGM MIX

Contains:

  • 40% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 30% Granite Hard Fescue
  • 20% Perennial Ryegrass
  • 10% 98/85 Kentucky Bluegrass

MDOT TUF MIX

Contains:

  • 40% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 20% Perennial Ryegrass
  • 20% Granite Hard Fescue
  • 10% 98/85 Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 10% Fults Puccinellia

MDOT THM MIX

Contains:

  • 50% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 30% 98/85 Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 20% Perennial Ryegrass

MDOT THV MIX

Contains:

  • 45% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 30% Perennial Ryegrass
  • 15% 98/85 Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 10% Fults Puccinellia

MDOT TSM MIX

Contains:

  • 50% Perennial Ryegrass
  • 50% Seed Oats

MDOT PERFORMANCE MIX

Contains:

  • 25% Perennial Ryegrass
  • 25% Creeping Red Fescue
  • 25% 3-Way Turf Type Tall Fescue Blend
  • 15% Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 5% Fults Puccinellia
  • 5% Hard Fescue

MDOT PERFORMANCE MIX – NO RY

Contains:

  • 25% Granite Hard Fescue
  • 25% 3-Way Turf Type Tall Fescue Blend
  • 25% Crossbow Creeping Red Fescue
  • 15% Baron Kentucky Bluegrass
  • 10% Fults Puccinellia

Grass Seed Custom Mixes FAQs

A variety contains one grass type, while a mix combines multiple grasses to improve performance.

Custom blends allow the user to match seed varieties to exact soil conditions, climate, and project goals, resulting in stronger establishment and better long-term turf performance. Custom mixes improve durability and adaptability by combining grasses with complementary strengths to achieve optimal results.

Yes, Rhino Seed frequently works with distributors, municipalities, contractors, and commercial landscape professionals to develop custom blends. Contact your Rhino Seed representative or find a distributor for more information.

Seed mixes are typically chosen based on climate zone, sun exposure, soil type, irrigation availability, and expected foot traffic. If interested in a custom mix, contact your Rhino Seed representative or find a distributor.

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