Riparian Seed Built to Stabilize Sensitive Waterways
Replaces BWSR R1
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34-261 |
Riparian South & West |
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Common Name |
Scientific Name |
Rate (kg/ha) |
Rate (lb/ac) |
% of Mix (% by wt) |
Seeds/ sq ft |
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American slough grass |
Beckmannia syzigachne |
1.52 |
1.36 |
4.30% |
24.90 |
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riverbank wild rye |
Elymus riparius |
0.56 |
0.50 |
1.58% |
0.53 |
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Virginia wild rye |
Elymus virginicus |
1.96 |
1.75 |
5.56% |
2.70 |
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tall manna grass |
Glyceria grandis |
0.28 |
0.25 |
0.80% |
6.50 |
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fowl manna grass |
Glyceria striata |
0.10 |
0.09 |
0.29% |
3.00 |
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rice cut grass |
Leersia oryzoides |
0.18 |
0.16 |
0.51% |
2.00 |
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fowl bluegrass |
Poa palustris |
0.94 |
0.84 |
2.66% |
40.00 |
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prairie cordgrass |
Spartina pectinata |
0.34 |
0.30 |
0.96% |
0.74 |
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Total Grasses |
5.88 |
5.25 |
16.66% |
80.37 |
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tussock sedge |
Carex stricta |
0.04 |
0.04 |
0.13% |
0.80 |
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pointed broom sedge |
Carex scoparia |
0.07 |
0.06 |
0.21% |
2.00 |
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fox sedge |
Carex vulpinoidea |
0.22 |
0.20 |
0.65% |
7.50 |
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path rush |
Juncus tenuis |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.09% |
10.00 |
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dark green bulrush |
Scirpus atrovirens |
0.13 |
0.12 |
0.38% |
20.00 |
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woolgrass |
Scirpus cyperinus |
0.06 |
0.05 |
0.15% |
30.00 |
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Total Sedges and Rushes |
0.56 |
0.50 |
1.61% |
70.30 |
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marsh milkweed |
Asclepias incarnata |
0.13 |
0.12 |
0.38% |
0.21 |
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common boneset |
Eupatorium perfoliatum |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.11% |
2.00 |
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spotted Joe pye weed |
Eutrochium maculatum |
0.07 |
0.06 |
0.18% |
2.00 |
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autumn sneezeweed |
Helenium autumnale |
0.06 |
0.05 |
0.17% |
2.50 |
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giant sunflower |
Helianthus giganteus |
0.08 |
0.07 |
0.22% |
0.25 |
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spotted touch-me-not |
Impatiens capensis |
0.06 |
0.05 |
0.17% |
0.08 |
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great lobelia |
Lobelia siphilitica |
0.03 |
0.03 |
0.09% |
5.00 |
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blue monkey flower |
Mimulus ringens |
0.01 |
0.01 |
0.02% |
5.07 |
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Virginia mountain mint |
Pycnanthemum virginianum |
0.06 |
0.05 |
0.16% |
4.00 |
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tall coneflower |
Rudbeckia laciniata |
0.06 |
0.05 |
0.15% |
0.25 |
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giant goldenrod |
Solidago gigantea |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.07% |
2.00 |
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blue vervain |
Verbena hastata |
0.17 |
0.15 |
0.46% |
5.00 |
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bunched ironweed |
Vernonia fasciculata |
0.07 |
0.06 |
0.18% |
0.50 |
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Total Forbs |
0.84 |
0.75 |
2.36% |
28.86 |
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Oats |
Avena sativa |
28.02 |
25.00 |
79.37% |
11.14 |
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Total Cover Crop |
28.02 |
25.00 |
79.37% |
11.14 |
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Totals: |
35.31 |
31.50 |
100.00% |
190.66 |
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Purpose: |
Native riparian and floodplain plantings for wetland mitigation, ecological restoration, or general permanent cover after culvert or bridge work. Tolerates partial shade. |
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Planting Area: |
Tallgrass Aspen Parklands, Prairie Parkland, and Eastern Broadleaf Forest Provinces. Mn/DOT Districts 2(west), 3B, 4, Metro, 6, 7 & 8. |
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34-261
| MANUFACTURED BY: Ramy Turf
Protects Riparian Zones While Supporting Native Vegetation
Ramy Turf’s 34-261 Riparian South and West transforms vulnerable waterways into fortified, living infrastructure that stands firm against relentless water flow, seasonal floods, and drought cycles. Designed for riparian corridors in the southern and western regions, this mix combines deep-rooted perennials with fast-cover pioneers to create a dense, resilient matrix that anchors soils, traps sediment, and filters runoff nutrients, protecting water quality and supporting aquatic life.
High-Performance Blend with Built-In Resilience
Each species in the mix is selected to play a critical role in long-term riparian stabilization. Quick-establishing plants cover bare soil to prevent early-stage erosion while deep-rooted perennials create structural stability, resist high-velocity water, and survive inundation and drought cycles. Over time, the stand develops into a durable, textured canopy that maintains bank integrity, enhances wildlife corridors, and builds organic matter to support a balanced stream ecosystem.
Why 34-261 Excels
Ramy Turf’s riparian solution is engineered to perform where failure is not an option. Contractors, engineers, and investors gain confidence through consistent establishment, measurable erosion control, and ongoing site resilience:
- Rapid Coverage for Immediate Protection – Fast-germinating species blanket exposed soils to prevent washouts and maintain precise bank lines from the first growth.
- Deep-Rooted Stability – Tenacious perennials drive structural strength deep into the soil, binding banks and stabilizing slopes under seasonal flows and storm events.
- Sediment and Nutrient Control – Roots trap sediment and capture nutrients before they reach waterways, improving water quality and meeting regulatory standards.
- Dense, Resilient Canopy – Continuous vegetation maintains site grades, resists thinning, and supports long-term ecological performance.
- Adaptable Across Conditions – Performs reliably in wet, dry, shaded, or high-flow sections of southern and western riparian corridors.
- Supports Wildlife and Stream Function – Creates natural corridors for fauna, moderates temperatures, and enhances in-stream and adjacent habitat health.
- Low Maintenance, High Performance – Once established, the stand requires minimal intervention and continues to reinforce itself through seasonal changes.
- Accelerates Project Timelines – Fast establishment reduces corrective reseeding, avoids rework, and ensures stable sites from day one.
Establishment and Installation Guidance
Seedbeds should be firm, moisture-rich, and free from debris to ensure maximum seed-to-soil contact. Drill seeding delivers predictable stands, while broadcast application with light incorporation ensures uniform coverage over broader slopes, channels, and flood-prone areas. Temporary erosion blankets or managed irrigation can be used to accelerate establishment in high-risk washout zones.
Sustained Performance and Value
Ramy Turf’s 34-261 Riparian South and West delivers durable structure, vibrant vegetation, and reliable performance throughout shifting water cycles. Banks remain intact, runoff is filtered, and vegetation continues to fortify soil season after season. Investors, engineers, and contractors can trust a solution that safeguards infrastructure, accelerates project timelines, and creates a riparian corridor that performs as designed while enhancing ecological balance.





