Cool season, loosely tufted, perennial sodformer with short rhizomes. Adapted to moist meadows and open forests in the montane to subalpine zones. Easy to establish in post-fire revegetation. Moderately palatable to wildlife and livestock.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Poaceae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Graminoid

Native Status: Native

Season: Cool

Growth Form: Sod former, Bunch grass

Mature Height: 20 in.

Annual Precipitation: 12+ in.

Drought Tolerance: Low

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Elevation:

Wetland Indicator Status: 

Fire Resistance: 

Fire Tolerance:

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture:

Medium Texture:

Fine Texture:

Salinity Tolerance: None

CaCO3 Tolerance: Low

pH Range: 6.2-7.5

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 950,000

Seeding Rate: 2-5 PLS lbs/acre

Season: Spring/Fall

Days to Germination: