Cool season, moderately drought tolerant, tufted annual grass adapted to most soils and sites. Offers relatively low competition to establishing perennials and is extremely palatable to grass grazing animals. Fall planted varieties not suitable for the northern temperate zones which experience long winters. Must be planted in spring in these zones, but may be planted in fall or spring in more mild climates.

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Poaceae

Duration: Annual

Growth Habit: Graminoid

Native Status: Introduced

Growth Form: Grass

Mature Height: 24 in.

Annual Precipitation: 25 in.

Drought Tolerance: Low

Shade Tolerance: Low

Elevation:

Wetland Indicator Status: UPL

Fire Resistance: None

Fire Tolerance: None

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: Yes

Salinity Tolerance: Medium

CaCO3 Tolerance: Low

pH Range: 5.3-8.5

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 14,000

Seeding Rate: 60-100  lbs/acre

Season: Spring

Days to Germination: