Adapted to upper Great Plains; grows to 2’, adapted to a wide range of soils, best adapted to deep, well drained soils; more cold hardy than Orchardgrass.

Drill seeded at 10–12 pounds PLS/acre. 40,000 seeds/pound.

Germination in 14 days, early spring/late summer.

Varieties
Regar – from Idaho, rapid germination and seedling vigor, good drought tolerance, spreads vegetatively, excellent winter hardiness.
Paddock– more resistant to Silver Top than Regar, very winter hardy