Cool season, deep-rooted, native perennial bunchgrass. Occasionally with short rhizomes. Grows on a wide range of soils ranging from 3,000-12,000 ft. elevation. One of the most drought tolerant of the native bluegrasses. Starts growth in early spring and matures in June or July. Common on mesas, mountains, dry open woods, cold deserts and rocky hills. Excellent forage for livestock and wildlife.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Poaceae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Graminoid

Native Status: Native

Season: Cool

Growth Form: Bunch grass

Mature Height: 24 in.

Annual Precipitation: 10-18 in.

Drought Tolerance: High

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Elevation: 3,500-10,500 ft.

Wetland Indicator Status: 

Fire Resistance:  No

Fire Tolerance: Low

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: No

Salinity Tolerance: None

CaCO3 Tolerance: High

pH Range: 6.0-8.0

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 2,000,000

Seeding Rate: 2-3 PLS lbs/acre

Season: Spring/Fall

Days to Germination: