Native to Rocky Mountain range and west; adapted to other regions with similar climates; grows to 4'; best adapted to coarse, sandy soils, can tolerate fine clays; not well suited to saline soils, but tolerant of slightly acidic and alkaline soils; very cold hardy, especially at higher elevations on well drained soils; blue-green basal leaves 8-16” long.

Drill seeded to 1/4” – 1/2” deep at 3–5 pounds PLS/acre (use 50–100% more seed if broadcast seeding). 882,000 seeds/pound.

Germination in 28 days, fall or spring.

Varieties
Sherman – selected from Oregon germplasm, planted in pine zones