Formerly P. airoides. Cool season, perennial sod-former found growing on moist alkaline sites and occasionally surviving in standing water. Valuable species to include in mixtures for reseeding marshes, shorelines, alkali basins or other waterways. Population decreases with soil drying, soil compaction and heavy grazing.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Poaceae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Graminoid

Native Status: Native

Season: Cool

Growth Form: Rhizomatous

Mature Height: up to 24 in.

Annual Precipitation: 24 in.

Drought Tolerance: Low

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Elevation: 

Wetland Indicator Status: FACW

Fire Resistance: No

Fire Tolerance:

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: Yes

Salinity Tolerance: High

CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium

pH Range: 6.5-8.5

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 2,788,700

Seeding Rate: 1-3 PLS lbs/acre

Season: Spring/Fall

Days to Germination: