Adapted to mountain states and provinces, as well as the upper Great Plains; grows to nearly 3’; does well on dry, medium textured and alkaline soils, not well suited for clay or sand; good soil erosion grass; rapid establishment; moderate salt tolerance; good early pasture; ‘Fairway’ types tend to grow shorter and denser than ‘Standard’ types, with finer leaves and stems; important in game land restoration; some use as turf.

Drill seeded at 5–15 pounds PLS/acre between 1/2" – 3/4" deep (use 50-100% more seed if broadcast seeding).
175,000 to 320,000 seeds/pound.

Germination in 14 days, early fall or early spring.

Varieties
Ephraim – selection from Utah, very drought hardy, rhizomatous.
Hycrest – high yielding forage type
Nordan – taller forage-type