Native to the Great Plains of North America, adapted to climates east of the Rocky Mountains; grows to 6', although shorter in poorer soils; best suited for deep, moist soils from heavy clays to coarse sands, tolerant of moderate salinity and pH's down to 4.5; drought tolerance moderate at best, choose seed grown in region to be re-established, brilliant golden seed heads in autumn.

Drill seeded to 1/4” – 3/4” deep at 6–10 pounds PLS/acre (use 50–100% more seed if broadcast seeding). 170,000 seeds/pound.

Germination in 28 days, late spring/summer.

Varieties
Cheyenne – developed for the Texas panhandle and neighboring states
Holt – developed for South Dakota and Nebraska
Osage – developed as a southern-type for Kansas and Oklahom