Adapted to climates from the transition zone northward; grows to 4’; well suited for meadows, ditch banks; best adapted to well drained, moist, medium textured soils; moderate salinity tolerance; fairly shade tolerant; not well adapted for extended periods of drought; common pasture grass, excellent palatability.

Drill seeded at a rate of 2-3 pounds PLS/acre. 654,000 seeds/pound.

Germination in 21 days, planted in the summer.

Varieties
Century – early maturing, rust resistant
Icon – mid-maturity, excellent regrowth, improved color
Command – late maturing, disease resistant, good companion species for alfalfa
Paiute – fairly drought tolerant, winter hardy, for dryland production