Formerly P. canbyi. Short, cool season, perennial bunchgrass with extensive shallow fibrous root system. Adapted to both shallow and deep soils and all soil textures; drought tolerant. Highly palatable to livestock and wildlife. Early spring green-up, but later maturing than Sandberg bluegrass (P. secunda ssp. sandbergii). Useful as early season forage. Varieties listed below.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Poaceae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Graminoid

Native Status: Native

Season: Cool

Growth Form: Bunchgrass

Mature Height: 14 in.

Annual Precipitation: 8-16 in.

Drought Tolerance: High

Shade Tolerance: Intermediate

Elevation:

Wetland Indicator Status: FACU

Fire Resistance: No

Fire Tolerance: Medium

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: No

Salinity Tolerance: Low

CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium

pH Range: 6.0-8.0

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 1,046,900

Seeding Rate: 4-6 PLS lbs/acre

Season: Spring/Fall

Days to Germination: