Warm season, cold tolerant coarse annual grass. Adapted to all soils but thrives on wet and swampy soils, even standing water. Provides fast-growing, short-term cover while perennials establish. Often used around ponds and other waterways as a source of cover and preferred food for waterfowl, including ducks. Effective as a weed-suppressing smother crop. Greater protein content for grazing animals than Oats (Avena sativa) and Timothy (Phleum pratense) hay.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Poaceae

Duration: Annual

Growth Habit: Graminoid

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Mature Height:  24in. - 48in.

Bloom Color: Brown, Purple

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Annual Precipitation:  in.

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SOIL ADAPTATION

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SEEDING NOTES

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Seeding Rate:  PLS lbs/acre

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